What makes It's All a Long Goodbye by On Broken Wings notable?

The album received considerable attention within underground punk circles and established On Broken Wings as a significant player in the post-hardcore scene of the early 2000s. Its raw energy and honest lyrics resonated with fans, leading to a solid cult following and influencing subsequent bands in the genre. It's All a Long Goodbye marks On Broken Wings' debut album following their formation in 2002. At this point, the band was establishing their sound within the burgeoning post-hardcore scene. The album set the stage for their future releases and helped them gain a foothold in the punk rock community.

How many songs are on It's All a Long Goodbye?

It's All a Long Goodbye has 11 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

It's All a Long Goodbye

On Broken Wings · 2003

32 min · 11 tracks · punk rock

A frenetic blend of melodic punk and hardcore energy, punctuated by raw emotional delivery and urgent lyrical themes.

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More Than Life — This track showcases the band's ability to merge melodic hooks with aggressive instrumentation, making it an anthem for those grappling with loss and longing.
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Tongue in Teeth — With its relentless pace and introspective lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's signature sound while exploring themes of personal struggle and resilience.
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I Do My Crosswords in Pen — This track stands out for its clever wordplay and dynamic shifts, illustrating the band's knack for balancing lyrical depth with catchy punk sensibilities.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Lowland

Higher than 3% of albums we've rated

The album captures raw energy and emotional delivery but lacks depth in composition and cohesion.

What we noticed

The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high energy level, which is maintained through the first six songs before a noticeable dip in tempo.
Lyrical themes revolve around personal struggles and emotional turmoil, often delivered with a raw vocal style that emphasizes urgency.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 5/10
Durability 25% of the score: 4/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Suffer 1:49
2 Pushing Up Daisies 3:01
3 More Than Life 2:59
4 Hell or High Water 3:37
5 Frozen Over 2:32
6 Tongue in Teeth 3:18
7 Listless 3:07
8 Nothing New 2:23
9 Deadpool 2:57
10 I Do My Crosswords in Pen 2:40
11 Ashes and Snow 4:09

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