Through the Broken City
Bend Sinister · 2005
46 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock
A cinematic blend of progressive rock, intertwining lush melodies with introspective lyrics and dynamic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Through the Broken City — The title track sets the tone for the album with its expansive soundscapes and reflective lyrics, encapsulating the band's vision.
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When Your Skin Makes You Forget — This track showcases Bend Sinister's ability to blend complex rhythms with emotive lyricism, highlighting their progressive influences.
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Fool to Love — With its rich melodic lines and intricate instrumentation, this song exemplifies the band's knack for crafting engaging narratives within their music.
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Preach for the Stars — The anthemic chorus and soaring melodies make this track a standout, embodying the album's overarching themes of aspiration and resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious songwriting and dynamic arrangements but lacks strong cohesion throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a gradual build-up of instrumentation, layering guitars and keyboards before introducing vocals.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Preach for the Stars,' which shifts from a slow ballad to an energetic climax.
- 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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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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Through the Broken City 4:36
- 2 When Your Skin Makes You Forget 5:53
- 3 Hell or Shelter 3:52
- 4 Fool to Love 5:17
- 5 Preach for the Stars 5:28
- 6 Tough Love 4:23
- 7 Truth or Truth 5:20
- 8 Selling Promises 4:43
- 9 Under the Ground 6:40
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