Background
The song was released a week ahead of the album's release, as a promotional single on mainstream music platforms.[1] It is a follow-up of the songs "Drew Barrymore" and "Love Galore", both of which are released off the same album.[2]
Critical reception
Jon Pareles of The New York Times felt "'Broken Clocks' enfolds SZA amid blurry keyboard tones and a watery sample of men's voices as she ponders memories of an old romance that still haunts her."[3] Joshua Espinoza of Complex magazine regarded the song as "a mid-tempo cut about optimism and perseverance".[4] Lauren Ziegler of Consequence of Sound opined "'Broken Clocks' is slinky and laid back, with confidence and suggestiveness / passion [5] dripping from each note. Though more energetic and pointed than the minimalistic 'Love Galore', it still retains a kind of sleek raspiness so unique to the Top Dawg Entertainment artist's sound."[6] Desire Thompson of Vibe magazine argued that SZA has "proven herself to be a talented storyteller between harmonious melodies" and "finds a creative way to highlight the plight of a topsy-tuvy love" with the release of this song.[7] Adelle Platon of Billboard magazine described the song as "nostalgic",[8] while Navjosh of HipHop-N-More described it as a "soothing mid tempo ballad which is sure to get numerous plays once you start listening".[9] Darby McNally of Paste magazine said "'Broken Clocks' is a cool, smooth tune with a hint of modernity, a combination that is beginning to be SZA's calling card."[10] Tom Breihan of Stereogum wrote that the song is "a bit of a departure from the hazy sounds of SZA's past work" and has "gasping synths and trap hi-hat skitters, and puts her breathy, expressive vocals in a more commercial light."[11]
References
- 1 2 "Broken Clocks" was released as a single on multiple mainstream music platforms, including Spotify, Amazon and Tidal.
- ↑ David Renshaw (June 2, 2017). "Listen To SZA's New Song "Broken Clocks"". The Fader. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ↑ Jon Pareles (June 7, 2017). "SZA's Songs Face Desire in All Its Complications". New York Times. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ↑ Joshua Espinoza (June 2, 2017). "Listen to SZA's Latest Single, "Broken Clocks"". Complex. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ↑ sensuality-suggestiveness/passion;-harmanpreet-kaur=29-03-2018
- ↑ Lauren Ziegler (June 2, 2017). "SZA shares new track "Broken Clocks" — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ↑ Desire Thompson (June 2, 2017). "SZA Reigns Supreme Over A Toxic Love On "Broken Clocks"". Vibe. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ↑ Adelle Platon (June 2, 2017). "SZA Shares New 'CTRL' Cut 'Broken Clocks'". Billboard. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ↑ Navjosh (June 2, 2017). "Listen to SZA's New Song 'Broken Clocks'". HipHop-N-More. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ↑ Darby McNally (June 2, 2017). "Listen to SZA's New Track "Broken Clocks" from Forthcoming Album CTRL". Paste. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
- ↑ Tom Breihan (June 23, 2017). "SZA – "Broken Clocks"". Stereogum. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ↑ "SZA Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ↑ "SZA Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ↑ "SZA Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ↑ "SZA Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ↑ "American single certifications – SZA – Broken Clocks". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 1, 2018. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.
- ↑ "Urban/UAC Future Releases". Archived from the original on January 4, 2018.
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