Broken Frames
Eyes Set to Kill · 2010
38 min · 12 tracks · punk rock
A blend of post-hardcore energy and melodic punk hooks drives this emotionally charged exploration of turmoil and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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All You Ever Knew — This opening track sets the tone for the album, blending catchy melodies with powerful vocals that encapsulate themes of longing and self-discovery.
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Broken Frames — The title track reflects the band's signature mix of heavy instrumentation and emotive lyrics, capturing the struggle for clarity amidst chaos.
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Falling Fast — With its driving rhythm and introspective lyrics, this song highlights the band's ability to merge punk energy with poignant storytelling.
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Ryan — This track stands out for its heartfelt narrative and dynamic shifts in intensity, showcasing the band's lyrical prowess and musical versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a blend of post-hardcore and melodic punk but lacks standout tracks that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of dual vocals, alternating between melodic singing and aggressive shouting throughout its tracks.
- Several songs incorporate breakdowns that shift the energy dramatically, often leading into more melodic choruses.
- The first half of the album maintains a high tempo, while the latter half introduces slower, more introspective tracks that explore different emotional themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, impactful listening sessions
- introspective lyrical exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2010, Broken Frames is Eyes Set to Kill's second studio album, following their debut, Reach. This album marked a significant point in their career as they sought to refine their sound and expand their audience after garnering attention with their previous release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Word Alive· We Came as Romans· Tonight Alive
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Let Me In
The moment shifts from a plea for understanding to a stark admission of vulnerability, emphasizing the struggle between desire and fear.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All You Ever Knew 3:10
- 2 Broken Frames 2:53
- 3 The Listening 3:33
- 4 Ticking Bombs 3:34
- 5 Play the Part 2:39
- 6 Falling Fast 3:34
- 7 Catch Your Breath 0:27
- 8 Ryan 3:10
- 9 Inside the Eye 3:23
- 10 Two Letter Sins 3:01
- 11 Escape 4:19
- 12 Let Me In 4:18
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