Tales Told
Ian Broudie · 2004
34 min · 11 tracks · new wave
A melodic blend of introspective lyrics and jangly guitars that encapsulates a wistful yet hopeful atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Song For No One — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its reflective lyrics and catchy melody, showcasing Broudie's knack for combining simplicity with emotional depth.
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Whenever I Do — With its infectious chorus and upbeat tempo, this song exemplifies Broudie's ability to weave personal experiences into universally relatable themes of longing and connection.
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Tales Told — As the title track, it encapsulates the overarching narrative style of the album, blending storytelling with engaging rhythms that highlight Broudie's lyrical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and melodic sensibility, with cohesive pacing and varied textures throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and arrangements.
- Several tracks utilize layered guitar melodies, creating a rich texture that complements the introspective lyrics.
- The album closes with a gradual fade-out on the final track, leaving a lingering sense of reflection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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 Song For No One 2:37
- 2 Whenever I Do 3:09
- 3 He Sails Tonight 3:05
- 4 Smoke Rings 3:41
- 5 Got No Plans 2:21
- 6 Always Knocking 4:04
- 7 Tales Told 1:50
- 8 Lipstick 3:19
- 9 Super Cinema 1:46
- 10 Home From Home 1:43
- 11 Something Street 6:49
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