Broken Frames
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Broken Frames is the third studio album by American
rock
band Eyes Set to Kill
. The album was released on June 8, 2010 by Break Silence Records. The album consists of 12 songs and DVD
of their interviews and music videos from Reach to Deadly Weapons. This is the first (and only) album to date to not feature screaming vocalist Brandon Anderson, who departed the band in early 2010, shortly before recording began.
The album was announced after the release of the lead single, All You Ever Knew
released on April 1, 2010. Title-track "Broken Frames" was released as the follow-up second single accompanied with a music video. Let Me In was released as Lexia's first single under her solo album, Underground Sounds
.
The album is Eyes Set to Kill's highest debut to date in the Independent Albums
, and the first to enter Top Hard Rock Albums. The album was ranked fifth of "Locals Only: The Best Albums and EPs in 2010."
" was released April 1, 2010 as the lead single prior of the album. No music video was filmed.
"Broken Frames", the title-track, was released July 2010 as the second single with a music video premiered on the 29th of July 2010.
states "Once again, Eyes Set To Kill recycle and refine themselves into something every label lusts for, emphasizing confidence and consistency over innovation." The 411: Eyes Set To Kill’s latest record is by far their best written and produced, but it still lacks some of the truly amazing songs to make them a glowing example of the genre. Pernell Fowler of Bring on the Mixed Reviews states "And even with the speed bump that is their current screaming vocalist and sounding very familiar to already cemented bands, ala A Skylit Drive, Blessthefall, and LoveHateHero, Eyes Set To Kill has a few unabated tracks that sound too powerful/beautiful to be ignored." Chris Colgan of PopMatters
said "Broken Frames isn’t mind-blowing, but it’s a solid album."
Josh Velliquette of The NewReview states "Broken Frames is an album tugged between two styles – competent, yet harmless post-hardcore and superb, ear-catching rock." Jake Oliver of Decoy Music states "Broken Frames is torn between two worlds, and it is desperately seeking some sort of resolution, making it feel frustratingly incomplete."
, at #35 in Independent Albums
, and at #21 in Top Hard Rock Albums.
Band
Additional musicians
Production
United States
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rock
Rock music
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band Eyes Set to Kill
Eyes Set to Kill
Eyes Set to Kill is an American metalcore band from Tempe, Arizona. Sisters Alexia and Anissa Rodriguez, along with former vocalist Lindsey Vogt started the band in 2003. Lindsey Vogt departed the band in mid-2007 due to issues with management...
. The album was released on June 8, 2010 by Break Silence Records. The album consists of 12 songs and DVD
DVD
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of their interviews and music videos from Reach to Deadly Weapons. This is the first (and only) album to date to not feature screaming vocalist Brandon Anderson, who departed the band in early 2010, shortly before recording began.
The album was announced after the release of the lead single, All You Ever Knew
All You Ever Knew
"All You Ever Knew" is a metalcore song written and performed by American band Eyes Set to Kill. It was released on April 4, 2010 as the first single from their third studio album Broken Frames. The song premiered in revolvermag.com and at their MySpace. The song is about Alexia's former...
released on April 1, 2010. Title-track "Broken Frames" was released as the follow-up second single accompanied with a music video. Let Me In was released as Lexia's first single under her solo album, Underground Sounds
Underground Sounds
Underground Sounds is the debut album of American recording artist and guitarist of Eyes Set to Kill, Lexia. The album was released October 12, 2010 by BreakSilence Records. Recording took place at Shire Recorders, Austin, TX. The album is different from her band because it is pop...
.
The album is Eyes Set to Kill's highest debut to date in the Independent Albums
Independent Albums
The Billboard Independent Albums is a chart of the highest-selling independent music albums and extended plays in the United States, compiled by Nielsen SoundScan and published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is used to list artists who are not signed to major labels...
, and the first to enter Top Hard Rock Albums. The album was ranked fifth of "Locals Only: The Best Albums and EPs in 2010."
Track listing
Singles
"All You Ever KnewAll You Ever Knew
"All You Ever Knew" is a metalcore song written and performed by American band Eyes Set to Kill. It was released on April 4, 2010 as the first single from their third studio album Broken Frames. The song premiered in revolvermag.com and at their MySpace. The song is about Alexia's former...
" was released April 1, 2010 as the lead single prior of the album. No music video was filmed.
"Broken Frames", the title-track, was released July 2010 as the second single with a music video premiered on the 29th of July 2010.
Critical reception
SputnikmusicSputnikmusic
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states "Once again, Eyes Set To Kill recycle and refine themselves into something every label lusts for, emphasizing confidence and consistency over innovation." The 411: Eyes Set To Kill’s latest record is by far their best written and produced, but it still lacks some of the truly amazing songs to make them a glowing example of the genre. Pernell Fowler of Bring on the Mixed Reviews states "And even with the speed bump that is their current screaming vocalist and sounding very familiar to already cemented bands, ala A Skylit Drive, Blessthefall, and LoveHateHero, Eyes Set To Kill has a few unabated tracks that sound too powerful/beautiful to be ignored." Chris Colgan of PopMatters
PopMatters
PopMatters is an international webzine of cultural criticism that covers many aspects of popular culture. PopMatters publishes reviews, interviews, and detailed essays on most cultural products and expressions in areas such as music, television, films, books, video games, comics, sports, theater,...
said "Broken Frames isn’t mind-blowing, but it’s a solid album."
Josh Velliquette of The NewReview states "Broken Frames is an album tugged between two styles – competent, yet harmless post-hardcore and superb, ear-catching rock." Jake Oliver of Decoy Music states "Broken Frames is torn between two worlds, and it is desperately seeking some sort of resolution, making it feel frustratingly incomplete."
Chart performance
On the 26th of July 2010, the album debuted at #8 in Top HeatseekersTop Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical...
, at #35 in Independent Albums
Independent Albums
The Billboard Independent Albums is a chart of the highest-selling independent music albums and extended plays in the United States, compiled by Nielsen SoundScan and published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is used to list artists who are not signed to major labels...
, and at #21 in Top Hard Rock Albums.
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
8 |
| Independent Albums | 35 |
| Top Hard Rock Albums | 21 |
Credits
Broken Frames album personnel as listed on Allmusic.Band
- Alexia Rodriguez - clean vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustics guitars, piano, keyboards, synthesizers, programming, electronics
- Justin Denson - lead vocals
- Greg Kerwin - lead guitar, vocals
- Anissa Rodriguez - bass, keyboards, vocals
- Caleb Clifton - drums, percussion, samples
Additional musicians
- Andrew Wade - vocals
- Tom Breyfogle - programming
- Jakub Andrew - programming
Production
- Kevin Zinger - producer
- Brad X - producer
- Dave Aguilera - producer, management
- Tom Baker - mastering
- Sarah Ellis - stylist
- Jefferson Fernandez - art direction
- Thomas Flowers - engineer, mixing, producer
- Breanna Little - hair stylist, make up
- Casey Quintal - design
- Nathaniel Taylor - photography
- Andrew Wade - engineer, mixing, producer