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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 as a promotional single on June 2, 2017, from SZA's debut studio album, Ctrl (2017). It was then later sent to Urban contemporary radio as the album's fourth official single.[1] 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.[2] It is a follow-up of the songs "Drew Barrymore" and "Love Galore", both of which are released off the same album.[3]

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."[4] Joshua Espinoza of Complex magazine regarded the song as "a mid-tempo cut about optimism and perseverance".[5] 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."[6] 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.[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 wrote: "'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]

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[12] 20

Release history

Country Date Format Label
United States June 2, 2017[a] Digital download
January 9, 2018 Urban contemporary radio[1]

References

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

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