Fragile
Midge Ure · 2014
53 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A reflective blend of melodic rock and poignant lyrics, exploring themes of resilience and connection with a haunting undertone.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Survived — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its themes of perseverance and self-discovery, establishing a personal connection with listeners.
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Let It Rise — This track features soaring melodies and an uplifting message about hope, exemplifying Ure's ability to weave emotional depth into his music.
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Fragile — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, blending vulnerability with strength in a poignant exploration of human frailty.
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Dark, Dark Night — With its atmospheric instrumentation and introspective lyrics, this song highlights Ure's skill in creating a haunting soundscape that resonates deeply.
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Bridges — This track stands out for its reflective lyrics on connection and separation, offering a contemplative closing to the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production, with reflective themes and cohesive pacing throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics, particularly in 'Dark, Dark Night' and 'Fragile'.
- The album closes with a title track that revisits themes from earlier songs, creating a sense of circularity and reflection.
- 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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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Fragile is Midge Ure's first studio album in nearly a decade, following the 2006 release of his album, A Million Scars. This period marked his return to solo work after several years spent focusing on collaborations and live performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Numan· David Bowie· Simple Minds
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Survived 4:59
- 2 Are We Connected 4:56
- 3 Let It Rise 4:22
- 4 Become 4:00
- 5 Star Crossed 5:26
- 6 Wire and Wood 7:07
- 7 Dark, Dark Night 6:00
- 8 For All You Know 5:39
- 9 Bridges 4:41
- 10 Fragile 6:13
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