"Head for a Breakdown" is a song by American rock band CKY. Written and produced by the band's vocalist and guitarist Chad I Ginsburg, it is featured on the band's 2017 fifth studio album The Phoenix, and was released as the third single from the album on June 12, 2017.
| "Head for a Breakdown" | ||||
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| Single by CKY | ||||
| from the album The Phoenix | ||||
| Released | June 12, 2017 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 4:20 | |||
| Label | Entertainment One | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Chad I Ginsburg | |||
| Producer(s) | Chad I Ginsburg | |||
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Composition and lyrics
editAccording to the band's lead vocalist, guitarist and producer Chad I Ginsburg, "Head for a Breakdown" is a song "about taking things too far when you darn right know it won't end well but you do it anyway".[1] Loudwire's Joe DiVita provided an overview of the song upon its release, outlining that "Unlike the two previous singles, "Head for a Breakdown" rests on the more somber side of the CKY sound, opening with some light acoustics, gradually working in a feature melody and thumping groove. Flush with hooks, the song boasts a powerful verse and highly-memorable, sing-song chorus that seesaws between singer/guitarist Chad I Ginsburg's soulful delivery and a melody-driven passage. Over the bridge, the track builds to a climax of sorts with the most aggressive moments coming in alongside the solo."[2] Consequence of Sound's Ben Kaye claimed that "there's an undeniable melodic quality here that aligns the track more with stadium rock 'n roll than the band has ever been before".[1]
Release and reception
edit"Head for a Breakdown" was made available for online streaming as the third single from The Phoenix on June 12, 2017.[3] Metal Injection's Greg Kennelty highlighted the song as the best of the three released prior to the album, describing it as "a spacey stoner ballad at its absolute finest".[4] A music video for the track was released on October 16, 2017. Directed by Elena and Sofia Costa, it was filmed in London during the band's UK tour earlier in the year, which Ginsburg claimed was done as a "tribute and thank-you to the diehard Bloody Alliance and all the new fans and friends we made in the UK this time around".[5]
Personnel
edit- Chad I Ginsburg – vocals, guitars, synthesizers, production, mixing
- Matt Deis – bass, synthesizers
- Jess Margera – drums
References
edit- ^ a b Kaye, Ben (June 12, 2017). "CKY share new track "Head for a Breakdown" from comeback album — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
- ^ DiVita, Joe (June 12, 2017). "CKY 'Head for a Breakdown' in Melodic New Song". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
- ^ "CKY: New Song 'Head For A Breakdown' Available For Streaming". Blabbermouth.net. June 12, 2017. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (June 13, 2017). "CKY Brings The Acoustics Out On "Head For A Breakdown"". Metal Injection. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
- ^ "CKY Debut "Head For A Breakdown" Music Video". Theprp.com. October 16, 2017. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
External links
edit- "Head for a Breakdown" official audio on YouTube