Breaks in the Armor
Crooked Fingers · 2011
40 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
A tapestry of melancholic melodies woven through lyrical introspection and understated instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Typhoon — The opening track sets a reflective tone with its layered instrumentation and haunting vocal delivery that encapsulates the album's emotional depth.
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Bad Blood — This track stands out for its gripping narrative about betrayal and conflict, underscored by an engaging melody that showcases Bachmann's lyrical prowess.
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Heavy Hours — With its brooding atmosphere and poignant lyrics, this song captures feelings of despair and longing, making it a centerpiece of the album’s thematic exploration.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and emotional depth, though it follows familiar indie rock patterns.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually in intensity, while the second half shifts to more subdued arrangements.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and personal reflection, with recurring themes of loss and longing throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Typhoon 4:45
- 2 Bad Blood 3:21
- 3 The Hatchet 2:28
- 4 The Counterfeiter 4:01
- 5 Heavy Hours 5:01
- 6 Black Candles 2:48
- 7 Went to the City 3:16
- 8 Your Apocalypse 3:42
- 9 War Horses 3:42
- 10 She Toes the Line 4:36
- 11 Our New Favorite 2:55
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