Forgiveness Rock Record
Broken Social Scene · 2010
63 min · 14 tracks · art rock
A sprawling tapestry of orchestral textures and intricate melodies, blending the ethereal with the dynamic in a vibrant art rock landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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World Sick — Opening the album, this track sets a somber yet expansive tone with its layered instrumentation and reflective lyrics about loss and longing, embodying the album's thematic core.
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Texico Bitches — This energetic song features playful lyrics and a catchy chorus, showcasing the band’s ability to blend humor with sharp social commentary, making it a standout track.
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Ungrateful Little Father — With its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, this track delves into personal relationships, highlighting the album's exploration of familial dynamics and emotional complexity.
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Sentimental X's — This track captures nostalgia through its lush arrangements and poignant lyrics, illustrating the band's capacity for vulnerability amidst their typically anthemic sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features intricate compositions and diverse instrumentation but has some uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lengthy track, 'World Sick', that gradually builds in intensity, featuring layered instrumentation and vocal harmonies.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo shifts, such as 'Chase Scene' which transitions from a slow build to an energetic climax.
- The use of diverse instrumentation is prominent, with strings and brass appearing alongside traditional rock elements, creating a rich sonic palette.
- The final track, 'Me and My Hand', serves as a reflective conclusion, contrasting the earlier energy with a more subdued arrangement.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- layered dense sonic textures
- wave-like pacing and flow
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Forgiveness Rock Record is Broken Social Scene's fourth studio album, released after a five-year hiatus following their self-titled album in 2005. At this point in their career, they were experiencing a resurgence, reuniting key members and refining their sound while maintaining their signature collaborative spirit. The album also saw them exploring more personal themes amidst their typically expansive arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Arcade Fire· The National· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 World Sick 6:47
- 2 Chase Scene 3:31
- 3 Texico Bitches 3:49
- 4 Forced to Love 3:34
- 5 All to All 4:49
- 6 Art House Director 3:32
- 7 Highway Slipper Jam 4:26
- 8 Ungrateful Little Father 6:41
- 9 Meet Me in the Basement 3:43
- 10 Sentimental X's 5:40
- 11 Sweetest Kill 5:09
- 12 Romance to the Grave 4:47
- 13 Water in Hell 4:24
- 14 Me and My Hand 2:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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