The Breaking of the World
Glass Hammer · 2015
64 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock
Epic progressive rock landscapes intertwine with intricate melodies and thoughtful lyrics, creating a vast auditory experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mythopoeia Start here — This opening track sets the stage for the album with its grand orchestration and thematic depth, encapsulating the essence of myth-making.
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Babylon — With its rich musical textures and storytelling, Babylon serves as a highlight that showcases the band's ability to blend intricate music with compelling narratives.
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North Wind — This track exemplifies the band’s fusion of melodic elements with progressive structures, creating an immersive listening experience that resonates throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases complex arrangements and thoughtful lyrics, appealing to fans of progressive rock.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks, with five of the nine exceeding six minutes, allowing for intricate musical development.
- Lyrical themes are woven throughout the music, often reflecting on mythological concepts and existential questions.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- immersive storytelling through intricate melodies
- wave-like pacing with dramatic shifts
- thoughtful listening for reflective moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification from music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — The album is noted for its ambitious compositions and lyrical depth.
- Career context
- Released in 2015, The Breaking of the World marks Glass Hammer's eleventh studio album, continuing their exploration of complex arrangements and lyrical depth. Following their 2013 album, Ode to Echo, this release solidifies their position within the modern progressive rock scene while showcasing their evolving sound and artistic maturity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Flower Kings· Spock's Beard· Yes
Tracklist
- 1 Mythopoeia Start here 8:34
- 2 Third Floor 11:04
- 3 Babylon 7:55
- 4 A Bird When It Sneezes 0:34
- 5 Sand 5:46
- 6 Bandwagon 6:19
- 7 Haunted 5:54
- 8 North Wind 9:25
- 9 Nothing Everything 8:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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