Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart
Chris Cornell · 2015
3 min · 1 track · alternative rock
A haunting blend of rock and introspective balladry, anchored by Cornell's powerful, emotive vocals.
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Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart — The title track stands out for its poignant lyrics and emotional delivery, encapsulating themes of loss and reflection that permeate the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases strong songwriting and vocal performance but lacks the depth of a full album.
What we noticed
- The track features a steady mid-tempo rhythm with a prominent, melodic guitar riff that drives the song.
- The song employs layered instrumentation, including strings that add depth and emotional weight to the 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Reestablished Cornell's solo career and gained significant recognition after a long hiatus.
- Career context
- Released on August 12, 2015, Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart marked Chris Cornell's first solo album in over a decade, following his 2009 release Scream. This album came at a time when Cornell was experiencing a resurgence in his career, showcasing both his iconic vocal prowess and a more mature songwriting approach after years spent with Soundgarden and Audioslave.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soundgarden· Audioslave· Alice in Chains
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart
The lyrics shift from nostalgia to an urgent plea for connection.
This transition in the song heightens the sense of longing and emphasizes the struggle between memory and present reality.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart 3:54
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