St. Vincent, Broken Man | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter St. Vincent (Annie Clark) ‘brings it’ on her high-energy, ear-catching, tour de force, “Broken Man.”

“On the street, I’m a king-sized killer / I can make your come.” Word, St. Vincent (Annie Clark)! From the jump, “Broken Man” is an alluring gem from Clark – it’s ear-catching to the nth degree! The song serves as the promo single from her seventh album, and first, self-produced affair, All Born Screaming (arrives April 26, 2024). St. Vincent ‘brings it’ on this high-energy, ear-catching tour de force. 

“Broken Man” engages from the onset.  The instrumental is unique – distinct, intriguing, and minimal.  This minimalist sound is hypnotic, serving as the perfect accompaniment for St. Vincent. Clark delivers colorful, distinct vocals atop the backdrop.  She brings ample attitude and personality to the table.  “Hey, what are you looking at? / Who the hell do you think I am?” she asks in the memorable chorus, adding,  “Like you’ve never seen a broken man.” Woo! After establishing the minimalism in the opening verse, “Broken Man” gets fuller instrumentation in the second, led by the lyrics, “Lover, nail yourself right to me / If you go, I won’t be well…” That’s a moment in itself.  Notably, boisterous, distorted guitars (and synths) kick some serious ass… AND TAKE NAMES, of course! By the conclusion of “Broken Man,” it has transformed into this epic, hard rocking alternative cut bearing some industrial influence.  St. Vincent is one of a kind, something she flexes hard on the must-hear “Broken Man”.

St. Vincent // All Born Screaming // Total Pleasure // 4.26.24

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