SINGLE REVIEW: Copper Lungs – Broken Beautiful

Copper Lungs make a bold return with ‘Broken Beautiful’, the powerful title track from their forthcoming debut album, that bridges soaring pop-rock ambition with something far more intimate. From the first few seconds, the track wastes no time establishing its emotional weight—sharp guitars cut through layers of synth, carried by vocals that feel both urgent and vulnerable. It’s clear they’re not easing back in; this is a statement, and it hits hard.

There’s a strong push-pull dynamic woven through the song. Verses lean into a sense of introspection, giving space for the emotional core to breathe, before launching into big, rousing choruses built for shouting back from the crowd. The production is full and textured, but it never feels overstuffed—every part has its place, and there’s just enough restraint to let the emotion sit at the forefront. Even the quieter bridge feels deliberate, almost like the eye of the storm before everything kicks back in.

Lyrically, the song strikes a balance between personal and universal. It's not just heartbreak for the sake of it—this is about the messy, tangled middle ground between falling apart and finding meaning in the chaos. There’s pain here, but also defiance, and the band plays both sides well. It’s the kind of song that acknowledges life’s contradictions without trying to fix them.

What’s striking is how fully realised this version of Copper Lungs feels. There’s confidence in their sound, but also a real emotional sincerity. This isn't just a rebrand—it’s a natural evolution, one that leans into bigger hooks and bolder arrangements without losing the grit beneath the gloss.

‘Broken Beautiful’ doesn’t feel like a single plucked from a random album cycle. It feels central, like the axis the rest of the project spins around. If this is the glue holding the record together, it’s done its job—because now we want to hear how the rest connects.