Silver Spoons & Broken Bones cover

Silver Spoons & Broken Bones

Stone Gods · 2008

49 min · 13 tracks · hard rock

A gritty fusion of hard rock and heavy metal with raw energy and anthemic choruses that channel classic rock influences.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Burn the Witch — This opening track establishes the album's tone with its heavy riffs and biting lyrics, making a bold statement about societal issues.
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    You Brought a Knife to a Gunfight — With its catchy chorus and driving rhythm, this track encapsulates the band’s blend of humor and aggression, representing their unique style well.
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    I'm With the Band — This song cleverly plays with rock star tropes and camaraderie, showcasing both lyrical wit and engaging musicianship that resonates with live audiences.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album delivers energetic hard rock with catchy choruses but lacks depth for lasting appeal.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter tracks.
  • Chorus sections are often anthemic, featuring layered vocals and harmonies that invite listener participation.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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 Burn the Witch 4:44
  • 2 Don't Drink the Water 2:47
  • 3 Defend or Die 4:58
  • 4 You Brought a Knife to a Gunfight 3:07
  • 5 Magdalen Street 3:56
  • 6 Where You Comin' From 3:12
  • 7 Lazy Bones 3:57
  • 8 I'm With the Band 4:17
  • 9 Start of Something 3:29
  • 10 Making It Hard 3:12
  • 11 Wasting Time 3:24
  • 12 Knight of the Living Dead 4:22
  • 13 Oh Where 'O My Beero 4:14

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