"Broken Heart is a song by American rock band Escape the Fate. It was their first single off of their sixth studio album I Am Human. As of July 2018, it had peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
| "Broken Heart" | ||||
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| Single by Escape the Fate | ||||
| from the album I Am Human | ||||
| Released | January 16, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
| Genre | Pop punk,[1] post-hardcore[2] | |||
| Length | 3:07 | |||
| Label | Eleven Seven | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Howard Benson
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| Producer(s) | Howard Benson | |||
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Background
The song was first released on January 16, 2018, alongside an accompanying lyric video.[4] The single was one of four songs released in advance of the release of their sixth studio album, I Am Human on March 30, 2018.[5] The song's music video was released a week ahead of the album's released on March 24, 2018.[6] The video, directed by Frankie Nasso, follows the same themes as the song's lyrical themes, chronicling an emotional romantic breakup, featuring alternating between footage of the band performing and a young woman dancing to the music while showering and getting ready for her day, while avoiding calls and texts from their ex-romantic partner.[7][8]
Themes and composition
The song was described as being about working through a difficult emotional breakup, and the relief that comes with finally being able to move on.[9] Journalists described its composition in a variety of ways, including that it had a clear pop punk influence,[1] to it having the guitar tones, chord progression, lyrics, and vocal melodies commonly found in 2000s post-hardcore.[2]
Personnel
Band
- Craig Mabbitt – lead vocals
- Kevin Gruft – lead guitar,
- TJ Bell – rhythm guitar, bass
- Robert Ortiz – drums
Production
- Howard Benson – producer
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[10] | 15 |
References
- ^ a b "Escape The Fate - I Am Human - Album Review - Mosh". April 17, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ a b "Escape the Fate: I Am Human Review". Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ "ASCAP Repertory entry for this song". ASCAP. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "LYRIC VIDEO: Escape The Fate – Broken Heart". Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ "Escape the Fate Reveal 'I Am Human' Disc Details". Loudwire. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ "ESCAPE THE FATE: 'Broken Heart' Video Released". March 23, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ "Escape The Fate Release 'Broken Heart' Video Ahead Of New Album - R o c k 'N' L o a d". March 24, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ "Behemoth Unleash 'The Satanist' Live Video + More". Loudwire. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ "Escape The Fate release 'Broken Heart' video ahead of new album – Music Mayhem Magazine". musicmayhemmagazine.com. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ "Escape the Fate Chart History". Archived from the original on July 19, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018.