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Broken - Soulsavers
  • Band Name: Soulsavers
  • Record Label: V2
  • Release Date: Aug 17, 2009
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Metascore
78 out of 100

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9.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: The third album for the electronic duo features Mark Lanegan as the main singer, with Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Jason Pierce, Mike Patton, Richard Hawley, and Gibby Haynes as guest vocalists.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Urb
    90
    Soulsavers continue to challenge themselves and are able to produce a great album musically and lyrically. Overall, the album is cohesive and strong on almost every level.
  2. musicOMH.com
    90
    While the two outer instrumentals are undeniably moving, this record is definitely Mark Lanegan's. There is no voice quite like his--and none that leaves the same impact.
  3. Uncut
    60
    While Lanegan could sing the Richard Stilgoe songbook and still enthral, there remains a hint of contrivance about Soulsavers' self-consciously cinematic, grungey trip hop. [Sep 2009, p.95]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. zorrofox
    10
    Stunning! Deep, complex and occasionally jarring but ultimately this is beautiful music played with an underhand drama I haven't heard in a long while. Highly recommended.… Expand
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  2. BrentS
    10
    Easily the top album of 2009 so far. From the first listen it grabbed hold of my ear and my emotions. A fantastic record musically that goes way beyond the technical and production expertise and grabs you in the gut. Definitely music you can feel. Wonderful stuff.… Expand
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  3. PalleH
    10
    Mark Lanagan makes anything he touches shine - apparently.
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