In Advance of the Broken Arm
Marnie Stern · 2007
44 min · 13 tracks · experimental rock
Guitar-driven chaos intertwines with intricate melodies, creating a whirlwind of sound that defies conventional song structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Vibrational Match — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its frenetic guitar work and catchy hooks, embodying Stern's signature style.
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Put All Your Eggs in One Basket and Then Watch That Basket!!! — This track exemplifies Stern's playful yet aggressive approach to songwriting, blending quirky lyrics with explosive instrumentation.
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Every Single Line Means Something — With its intricate structure and dynamic shifts, this song highlights Stern's ability to fuse complexity with accessibility, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and a unique sound, though its cohesion is somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- Vocals are often layered with harmonies that intertwine with the instrumentation, adding to the chaotic soundscape.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt transitions between sections, eschewing traditional verse-chorus structures in favor of more experimental forms.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Vibrational Match 3:37
- 2 Grapefruit 2:47
- 3 Every Single Line Means Something 3:40
- 4 Precious Metal 3:10
- 5 Put All Your Eggs in One Basket and Then Watch That Basket!!! 2:41
- 6 Logical Volume 3:40
- 7 Absorb Those Numbers 3:21
- 8 This American Life 4:05
- 9 Letters From Rimbaud 3:39
- 10 The Weight of a Rock 2:30
- 11 Plato's Fucked Up Cave 3:30
- 12 Healer 3:29
- 13 Patterns of a Diamond Ceiling 4:24
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