Broken (Slander and Kompany song) explained

Broken
Cover:Broken_Slander_Kompany_Cover.jpeg
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Type:single
Artist:Slander and Kompany featuring Fknsyd
Genre:Dubstep
Label:Never Say Die
Producer:
Chronology:Slander
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Prev Year:2019

"Broken" is a song by American DJ duo Slander and Los Angeles–based dubstep producer Kompany. English record label Never Say Die released it on August 16, 2019.

Background and release

On August 16, 2019, the song was released as a digital download on international digital stores through English record label Never Say Die, as well as being released through various music streaming services.[1] [2] [3]

Critical reception

"Broken" was well received by most critics. Harry Levin of Dancing Astronaut called the song "nothing but heavy all the way through", writing that the vocals sounded like they were floating on top of a "soundtrack to a war between two robotic alien races."[4] Writing for DJ Times, Brian Bonavoglia stated that Slander showcased their production skill with Kompany to create a "riveting anthem" that touches on the former's "trademark melodic touch".[5] Noiseporn's Jeanette Kats praised the song, specifically its sound design, drums, and vocals and described the second drop as having a "beautifully crafted chord progressions".[6] Austria Masim of EDMTunes stated that the song was a "passionate force of synergetic ferocity and anguish", with all artists involved with the song encompassing the "embodiment of bloodthirsty fierceness as the track".[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: First Spin: The Week's Best New Dance Tracks From Gorgon City, Slander & More. Billboard. https://web.archive.org/web/20190817011638/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8527640/first-spin-new-dance-gorgon-city-slander. 2019-08-17. live. 2019-08-25.
  2. Web site: SLANDER Teams Up With Kompany For Bone-Rattling Single, "Broken". 2019-08-21. ThisSongSlaps. en-US. 2019-08-25.
  3. Web site: SLANDER & Kompany Enlist FKNSYD For Heavy New Single "Broken". 2019-08-17. Run the Trap. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20190817193907/https://runthetrap.com/2019/08/17/slander-kompany-broken/. 2019-08-17. live. 2019-08-25.
  4. Web site: SLANDER & Kompany deliver heavy bass hitter, 'Broken'. 2019-08-18. Dancing Astronaut. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20190818231205/https://dancingastronaut.com/2019/08/slander-kompany-broken/. 2019-08-18. live. 2019-08-25.
  5. Web site: SLANDER Joins Forces With Kompany For High-Octane Single, "Broken". 2019-08-19. DJ Times. en-US. 2019-08-25.
  6. Web site: SLANDER & Kompany Team Up on Heavy-Hitting Single "Broken". ago. Jeanette Kats • 1 week. Noiseporn. en-US. 2019-08-25.
  7. Web site: SLANDER & Kompany - Broken (feat. FKNSYD). Masim. Austria. 2019-08-16. EDMTunes. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20190819012328/https://www.edmtunes.com/2019/08/slander-kompany-broken/. 2019-08-19. live. 2019-08-25.
  8. Web site: Slander & Kompany Drop 'Broken'. Goob. Monica. Relentless Beats. en-US. 2019-08-25.

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