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Breaking God's Heart

Hefner · 1998

157 min · 40 tracks · indie rock

A tapestry of introspective lyrics woven with lo-fi melodies and understated instrumentation that reflects the complexities of human emotions.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Love Will Destroy Us in the End — This track encapsulates the album's central theme of romantic despair with its candid lyrics and haunting melody, making it a poignant highlight.
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    The Librarian — With its clever wordplay and vivid storytelling, this song stands out for its exploration of unrequited love and societal expectations.
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    God Is on My Side — This track combines irony and earnestness, reflecting on faith and doubt in a way that resonates deeply within the context of the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective reflections on relationships
  • long, meditative listening experiences
  • gentle melodies for quiet moments
  • thoughtful lyrics to ponder
  • subtle emotional exploration throughout

Maybe skip if you

  • seek immediate high-energy tracks
  • prefer concise, punchy songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 1998, 'Breaking God's Heart' was Hefner's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed second album, 'We Love the City.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying its reputation within the indie rock scene in the UK, showcasing a unique blend of narrative songwriting and eclectic influences.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The Sweetness Lies Within 4:15
  • 2 The Sad Witch 3:50
  • 3 A Hymn for the Postal Service 3:53
  • 4 Love Will Destroy Us in the End 4:23
  • 5 The Librarian 4:45
  • 6 God Is on My Side 4:08
  • 7 Another Better Friend 4:58
  • 8 Love Inside the Stud Farm 3:53
  • 9 Tactile 4:27
  • 10 Eloping 5:32
  • 11 Pull Yourself Together 3:15
  • 12 Christ 4:06
  • 13 Smoking Girlfriend 2:24
  • 14 Wicker Girl 2:34
  • 15 Destroyed Cowboy Falls 4:28
  • 16 Blind Girl With Halo 4:46
  • 17 Goethe's Letter to Vic Chesnutt 3:35
  • 18 Hello Kitten 2:38
  • 19 Normal Molly 3:34
  • 20 The Hymn for Berlin 4:14

Disc 2

  • 1 The Sweetness Lies Within (out take) 4:38
  • 2 Tactile (out take) 3:59
  • 3 Flowers 4:08
  • 4 A Hymn for the Coffee 4:57
  • 5 Broodmare 3:40
  • 6 The Girl From the Coast 3:08
  • 7 More Christian Girls 4:05
  • 8 A Better Friend 4:38
  • 9 Christian Girls 3:05
  • 10 Lee Remick 4:24
  • 11 School Girls Knees 4:30
  • 12 Oblivious 3:21
  • 13 Love Inside the Stud Farm (4-track) 2:59
  • 14 Eloping (out take) 4:11
  • 15 Goethe's Letter to Vic Chesnutt (4-track) 2:35
  • 16 A Hymn for the Postal Service (4-track) 4:04
  • 17 The Sad Witch (4-track) 2:51
  • 18 The Sweetness Lies Within (4-track) 5:03
  • 19 Broodmare (rehearsal) 4:02
  • 20 A Hymn for the Coffee (rehearsal) 3:01

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