In Advance Of The Broken Arm
by Marnie Stern
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Boston Globe
    50
    Ultimately, "Broken Arm" is more about indulging a massively skewed sonic perspective than a collection of songs.

Awards & Rankings

74
#74 Best Album of 2007

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 3 out of 14
  1. Tuna
    Mar 31, 2007
    1
    Just what the world needs, a female indie rock Yngwie Malmsteen. Talk about the Emporer's New Clothes...
  2. DebiB
    Mar 28, 2007
    9
    It took more than one listen to get into her sound, but I love, love, love it now. I don't like every single song on the cd, but I It took more than one listen to get into her sound, but I love, love, love it now. I don't like every single song on the cd, but I can't stop listening to at least half of them -- which is better than average compared to most albums I buy.… Full Review »
  3. [Anonymous]
    Mar 26, 2007
    9
    Marnie Stern is, as said below, a guitar goddess. This album's a bit long, but there's tons of energy just bursting from the seams Marnie Stern is, as said below, a guitar goddess. This album's a bit long, but there's tons of energy just bursting from the seams on each track, and it makes it somewhat listenable, even though it shouldn't be. Sometimes it's very, very strange, but after a few listens you will fall in love with it.… Full Review »
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