Broken Hymns, Limbs and Skin
O'Death · 2008
39 min · 14 tracks · alternative country
A haunting blend of folk, punk, and Americana that channels raw emotion through vivid storytelling and dynamic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fire on Peshtigo — This track exemplifies O'Death's unique sound, combining urgent rhythms with vivid imagery that draws from historical events, creating a sense of place and urgency.
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Mountain Shifts — With its evocative storytelling and contrasting dynamics, this song captures the emotional core of the album, reflecting themes of loss and resilience.
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Crawl Through Snow — This track stands out for its minimalistic arrangement paired with haunting vocals, illustrating the stark beauty and solitude often present in O'Death's music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends genres effectively with strong instrumentation and dynamic shifts, though it may not have widespread recognition.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The album frequently alternates between quiet, reflective moments and explosive climaxes, maintaining a dynamic flow throughout.
- 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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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
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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, immersive listening sessions
- haunting, reflective moments
- wave-like pacing experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Broken Hymns, Limbs and Skin was O'Death's second studio album, following their debut, Head Home, which established their signature sound. The album showcases the band's evolution as they embraced a more complex arrangement style while maintaining their roots in alternative country and folk-punk aesthetics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Felice Brothers· Shakey Graves· Murder by Death
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Low Tide 2:27
- 2 Fire on Peshtigo 2:46
- 3 Legs to Sin 2:02
- 4 Mountain Shifts 3:54
- 5 Vacant Moan 4:09
- 6 A Light That Does Not Dim 1:46
- 7 Grey Sun 3:05
- 8 Home 3:18
- 9 Leininger 1:10
- 10 Crawl Through Snow 2:52
- 11 Ratscars 1:38
- 12 On an Aching Sea 3:15
- 13 Angeline 4:43
- 14 Lean-To 1:52
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