Released on the 1992 album Penny Century, "Broke" stands as a defining track in the early work of the British punk band Bear Quartet. The song exemplifies the group's signature style, blending raw, energetic punk rhythms with a distinct melodic sensibility that would later characterize their more polished output on albums like Gay Icon. As a key recording from their formative period, the track captures the band's transition from their initial sound to a more refined approach, showcasing their ability to craft memorable hooks within the post-punk and alternative rock landscape of the early 1990s. Its enduring appeal lies in its direct delivery and the way it encapsulates the spirit of the era while establishing the musical identity that Bear Quartet would carry forward.