Broken
Soulsavers · 2009
64 min · 13 tracks · electronica
A haunting blend of atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of melancholy and reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Death Bells — This track encapsulates the album's somber tone through its dense layers of sound and haunting melodies, making it a standout example of Soulsavers' atmospheric style.
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You Will Miss Me When I Burn — With its powerful vocal delivery and poignant lyrics, this track exemplifies the emotional depth that characterizes much of the album.
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Shadows Fall — The lengthy build-up and gradual intensity in this track illustrate the album’s thematic exploration of loss and despair, marking it as a crucial moment.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's atmospheric depth and layered soundscapes create a compelling listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually, layering ambient sounds with sparse instrumentation.
- Several tracks incorporate field recordings and spoken word elements, creating a textured soundscape.
- The final three tracks slow down significantly, emphasizing minimalistic arrangements and haunting melodies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- haunting soundscapes for reflection
- long immersive listening experiences
- melancholic atmospheres with depth
- patient unfolding of emotions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- want instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Broken' was released in 2009, Soulsavers were transitioning from their earlier work, collaborating with a range of vocalists like Mark Lanegan. This album marked a significant point in their career as they began to solidify their unique sound within the electronica genre, following their previous releases 'Ghosts of Past Lives' and 'It’s Not How Far You Fall, It’s the Way You Land'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Black Angels· Massive Attack· Portishead
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Seventh Proof 3:03
- 2 Death Bells 4:49
- 3 Unbalanced Pieces 4:06
- 4 You Will Miss Me When I Burn 3:48
- 5 Some Misunderstanding 7:56
- 6 All the Way Down 4:49
- 7 Shadows Fall 6:35
- 8 Can’t Catch the Train 3:34
- 9 Pharaoh’s Chariot 4:32
- 10 Praying Ground 3:43
- 11 Rolling Sky 7:05
- 12 Wise Blood 5:37
- 13 By My Side 5:15
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