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Broken Compass

Sleepwave · 2014

38 min · 11 tracks · punk rock

A gritty fusion of punk rock energy and introspective lyrics, delivering anthemic choruses and raw emotion throughout.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Rock and Roll Is Dead and So Am I — This track stands out for its catchy chorus and biting commentary on the state of music culture, blending punk sensibilities with a reflective narrative.
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    Inner Body Revolt — With its dynamic shifts between melody and aggression, this song encapsulates the album's exploration of internal conflict and self-identity.
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    Hold Up My Head — This emotionally charged ballad highlights Chamberlain's vocal range and vulnerability while addressing themes of despair and resilience.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

55 /100
Lowland
Higher than 4% of albums we've rated

The album blends punk energy with introspective themes but lacks standout compositions that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with driving guitar riffs and fast tempos, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and slower tracks.
  • Chorus sections often feature layered vocal harmonies that create anthemic moments, contrasting with the more introspective verses.
  • Several tracks utilize a recurring lyrical theme of personal struggle and emotional conflict, which ties the album's narrative together.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

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
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Paper Planes 3:07
  • 2 Rock and Roll Is Dead and So Am I 3:36
  • 3 Inner Body Revolt 3:26
  • 4 The Wolf 3:18
  • 5 Hold Up My Head 4:13
  • 6 Whole Again 3:19
  • 7 Disgusted : Disguised 3:31
  • 8 Replace Me 2:43
  • 9 Repeat Routine 3:12
  • 10 Through the Looking Glass 3:36
  • 11 Broken Compass 4:11

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