What makes Made to Be Broken by Soul Asylum notable?

'Made to Be Broken' holds significance as it introduced Soul Asylum's distinctive sound and lyrical approach to a wider audience. Although it did not achieve major commercial success at the time, it helped solidify the band's presence in the burgeoning alternative rock movement of the mid-1980s, influencing later acts and contributing to the genre's evolution. Released on January 18, 1986, 'Made to Be Broken' was Soul Asylum's debut studio album, marking their entry into the alternative rock scene. At this point, the band had already garnered attention in the Minneapolis music circuit but were still establishing their identity on a national level. This album laid the groundwork for their subsequent breakthrough with 'Hang Time' in 1988.

Who is Made to Be Broken for?

Made to Be Broken works well if you're into steady mid-tempo sing-alongs, youthful angst and introspection and short bursts of energy.

How many songs are on Made to Be Broken?

Made to Be Broken has 13 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

Released 40 years ago

Made to Be Broken

Soul Asylum · 1986

33 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

Raw and energetic, blending punk-infused melodies with introspective lyrics that capture youthful angst.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
youthful angst and introspection
short bursts of energy
for casual gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of lengthy epics
prefer polished, studio sound

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on January 18, 1986, 'Made to Be Broken' was Soul Asylum's debut studio album, marking their entry into the alternative rock scene. At this point, the band had already garnered attention in the Minneapolis music circuit but were still establishing their identity on a national level. This album laid the groundwork for their subsequent breakthrough with 'Hang Time' in 1988.
Stylistic neighbors: Gin Blossoms· Counting Crows· Bush

Tracklist

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

1 Tied to the Tracks 2:45
2 Ship of Fools 2:48
3 Can’t Go Back 3:05
4 Another World, Another Day 1:59
5 Made to Be Broken 2:35
6 Never Really Been 2:52
7 Whoa! 2:32
8 New Feelings 1:46
9 Growing Pain 2:17
10 Long Way Home 2:27
11 Lone Rider 1:50
12 Ain’t That Tough 3:34
13 Don’t It (Make Your Troubles Seem Small) 2:48

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