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Broken Bride

Ludo · 2005

27 min · 5 tracks · punk rock

A theatrical punk rock opera that intertwines narrative storytelling with energetic melodies and emotional crescendos.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Part I: Broken Bride — This opening track sets the stage for the entire album with its dramatic introduction, showcasing both the narrative arc and Ludo's distinctive sound.
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    Save Our City — This track combines an anthemic chorus with urgent lyrics, encapsulating themes of hope and determination that resonate throughout the album.
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    Part III:The Lamb and the Dragon — This centerpiece of the album intertwines musical complexity with intense storytelling, marking a climactic moment in the narrative journey.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

54 /100
Foothills
Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The EP's narrative structure and energetic melodies create a unique listening experience within punk rock.

What we noticed

  • The album is structured in four distinct parts, each contributing to a continuous narrative arc that unfolds throughout the EP.
  • Each track features dynamic shifts in tempo and intensity, with emotional crescendos that enhance the storytelling aspect.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 Part I: Broken Bride 3:50
  • 2 Save Our City 6:36
  • 3 Part II: Tonight's the Night 2:51
  • 4 Part III:The Lamb and the Dragon 8:16
  • 5 Part IV: Morning in May 5:43

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