Tom: We got very annoyed at Katy B last time for an incredibly dull song. Has she changed?
Tom: Ooh. Well, apparently yes. Once you get used to the drum and bass backing, this track seems to work rather well.
Tim: Hmm. ‘Broken Record’ seems a tad appropriate, though, as it never really goes anywhere. Jumping from moment to moment on the YouTube slider thingy, I really can’t tell when any particular part of the song should be.
Tom: This isn’t a melody-driven track, despite the fact that she can actually sing – this is a good bit of accessible drum and bass with a decent vocal over the top of it. It’s designed to get remixed, to get played in clubs, and to fill the dancefloor when paired with a heavier beat. I think it’ll do very well at that.
Tim: Yes – on that I can agree.
Tom: I’ve got to be honest, though: putting the stress on the wrong syllable in the final part, so it sounds like she’s talking about a broken record button, does really wind me up.
Tim: Also agree.