The World Woke Up Without Him is as splendid, crucial debut from a band that hold depth and honesty high above their agenda. The Fractures have managed to engage a unique and enigmatic sound that overwhelms with it’s intense flashes of light and romance. “Too melodic for punk, too gritty for "new wave" P.I.M.P. London Magazine “The Fractures conjure memories of The Psychedelic Furs and perhaps early U2.” The Bull & Gate 2005 A five-piece band from North London reared on ‘90’s pop culture and brought together by an exploration of post punk and a modern day art rock revival. The Fractures spontaneous, depth driven alt-pop songs infect and surprise. Bearing the proud influences of their idols The Smiths, Interpol, The Stills, Radiohead & U2.