Released 40 years ago
Broadcast
Cutting Crew · 1986
48 min · 10 tracks · pop rock
Melodic pop rock intertwines emotional lyrics with lush synth textures and anthemic choruses, creating a vibrant sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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(I Just) Died in Your Arms — This track became Cutting Crew's signature song, characterized by its emotive chorus and memorable guitar riff, encapsulating the band's blend of rock and pop sensibilities.
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I've Been in Love Before — This song showcases intricate arrangements and poignant lyrics about love's complexities, highlighting the band's lyrical depth and musical craftsmanship.
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Life in a Dangerous Time — With its reflective lyrics on societal issues and catchy melody, this track exemplifies the band's ability to merge thoughtful commentary with accessible pop rock.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks standout depth or uniqueness.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a consistent pace, followed by several songs that maintain this energy before the tempo drops in the final two tracks.
- Each song features layered synths and prominent guitar riffs, creating a lush soundscape that supports the emotional lyrics.
- The choruses are anthemic, often repeating key phrases to enhance memorability and engagement.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo listening experience
- introspective moments of reflection
- soaring melodies for sing-alongs
- background warmth for relaxed settings
- narrative flow across tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic music
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Cutting Crew's second album, 'Broadcast' followed their debut 'Broadcast' which had produced the hit single '(I Just) Died in Your Arms'. At this point in their career, the band was looking to solidify their presence in the pop rock genre after achieving initial success, aiming to expand their sound and reach a broader audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mr. Mister· Tears for Fears· Simple Minds
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Any Colour 4:43
- 2 One for the Mockingbird 4:31
- 3 I’ve Been in Love Before 5:08
- 4 Life in a Dangerous Time 4:33
- 5 Fear of Falling 4:53
- 6 (I Just) Died in Your Arms 4:40
- 7 Don’t Look Back 4:08
- 8 Sahara 4:53
- 9 It Shouldn’t Take Too Long 4:05
- 10 The Broadcast 6:38
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