Broken Side of Time
Alberta Cross · 2009
44 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A tapestry of soulful melodies and gritty instrumentation that reflects the struggles of urban life and personal introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Broken Side of Time — The title track encapsulates the album’s themes of reflection and resilience through layered instrumentation and emotive vocals, serving as a poignant centerpiece.
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Old Man Chicago — This track stands out with its storytelling approach, painting vivid pictures of nostalgia and longing while combining bluesy guitar riffs with heartfelt lyrics.
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Rise From the Shadows — With its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, this song embodies a spirit of overcoming adversity, making it a powerful statement within the album's arc.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines soulful melodies with gritty instrumentation, creating an engaging yet familiar indie rock experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, bluesy track that sets a reflective tone, followed by a shift to more upbeat tempos in the next two songs.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, including strings and harmonies that build intensity before dropping back to simpler arrangements.
- The final three tracks gradually decrease in tempo and complexity, creating a sense of resolution and closure.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Taking Control
Midway through the song, the narrative shifts towards self-empowerment as the protagonist confronts past mistakes directly.
This pivot not only redefines the tone of the track but also signifies a broader theme of reclaiming agency in one's life.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Song Three Blues 3:18
- 2 ATX 4:45
- 3 Taking Control 4:21
- 4 Old Man Chicago 3:08
- 5 Broken Side of Time 5:15
- 6 Rise From the Shadows 6:49
- 7 City Walls 3:36
- 8 The Thief & the Heartbreaker 4:41
- 9 Leave Us and Forgive Us 3:22
- 10 Ghost of City Life 5:19
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