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"Broken Clocks"
Single by SZA
from the album Ctrl
ReleasedJanuary 9, 2018 (2018-01-09)
Recorded2017
Length3:51
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)ThankGod4Cody
SZA singles chronology
"All the Stars"
(2018) 		"Broken Clocks"
(2018)

"Broken Clocks" is a song by American singer and songwriter SZA. It was released to digital retailers on June 2, 2017, as the third single from SZA's debut studio album, Ctrl (2017). It was written by SZA and producer Cody "ThankGod4Cody" Fayne, as well as embodying portions of "West", written by Thomas Paxton-Beesley, Adam Feeney and Ashton Simmons and performed by River Tiber.

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 wrote: "'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 wrote: "'Broken Clocks' is slinky and laid back, with confidence and sensuality 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."[5] Desire Thompson of Vibe magazine wrote 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.[6] Adelle Platon of Billboard magazine described the song as "nostalgic",[7] 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".[8] Darby McNally of Paste magazine wrote: "'Broken Clocks' is a cool, smooth tune with a hint of modernity, a combination that is beginning to be SZA's calling card."[9] 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."[10]

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[11] 20

Release history

Country Date Format Label
United States June 2, 2017[a] Digital download
January 9, 2018 Urban contemporary radio[12]

References

  1. ^ "Broken Clocks" was released as a single on multiple mainstream music platforms, including Spotify, Amazon and Tidal.
    • "Spotify Web Player - Broken Clocks - SZA". Spotify. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
    • "Amazon.com: Broken Clocks [Explicit]: SZA: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
    • "Broken Clocks / SZA TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
  2. ^ David Renshaw (June 2, 2017). "Listen To SZA's New Song "Broken Clocks"". The Fader. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
  3. ^ Jon Pareles (June 7, 2017). "SZA's Songs Face Desire in All Its Complications". New York Times. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
  4. ^ Joshua Espinoza (June 2, 2017). "Listen to SZA's Latest Single, "Broken Clocks"". Complex. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
  5. ^ Lauren Ziegler (June 2, 2017). "SZA shares new track "Broken Clocks" — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
  6. ^ Desire Thompson (June 2, 2017). "SZA Reigns Supreme Over A Toxic Love On "Broken Clocks"". Vibe. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
  7. ^ Adelle Platon (June 2, 2017). "SZA Shares New 'CTRL' Cut 'Broken Clocks'". Billboard. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
  8. ^ Navjosh (June 2, 2017). "Listen to SZA's New Song 'Broken Clocks'". HipHop-N-More. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
  9. ^ Darby McNally (June 2, 2017). "Listen to SZA's New Track "Broken Clocks" from Forthcoming Album CTRL". Paste. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  10. ^ Tom Breihan (June 23, 2017). "SZA – "Broken Clocks"". Stereogum. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
  11. ^ "SZA Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  12. ^ "Urban/UAC Future Releases". Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2017.


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