Boom (X Ambassadors song)

"Boom" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rock band X Ambassadors. It was released as the debut single from their second studio album, Orion, on January 25, 2019.

"Boom"
Single by X Ambassadors
from the album Orion
ReleasedJanuary 25, 2019 (2019-01-25)
GenreAlternative rock[1]
Length2:44
Label
Songwriter(s)Sam Harris, Tom Peyton
Producer(s)Ricky Reed
X Ambassadors singles chronology
"Don't Stay"
(2018)		 "Boom"
(2019)		 "Hey Child"
(2019)
Music video
"Boom" on YouTube

Composition

According to TuneBat.com, "Boom" is written in the key of E minor and has a tempo of 108 beats per minute.[2]

Music video

The music video for "Boom" opens with the three members of the band wearing outfits that resemble construction site uniforms. Lights in the background flash, spelling out "boom" in braille.[3]

Right before the bridge, an overhead light falls on the frontman, Sam Harris, knocking him out. He gets up and begins to perform again with a bleeding temple.[4]

Personnel

X Ambassadors
  • Sam Harris – lead vocals, guitar
  • Casey Harris – backing vocals, keyboards, synthesizers
  • Adam Levin – drums, percussion

Additional musicians
  • Ricky Reed – additional guitars and bass guitar

Critical reception

Reception of "Boom" was generally positive. In a review of Orion, Mark Kennedy of Associated Press calls the song "infectious."[5] Kaitlyn Sperduto of Soundigest describes the song as having a "dance/pop vibe."[6] Ky Kasselman says the song has a "classic X Ambassadors feel", with a "catchy beat and repetitive lyrics."[7]

In other media

Charts

References
  1. "X Ambassadors Release Huge New Song 'Boom'". January 28, 2019. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
  2. "Key & BPM for BOOM by X Ambassadors". Retrieved June 23, 2019.
  3. Legaspi, Althea (March 19, 2019). "Watch X Ambassadors' Resilient New 'Boom' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  4. Thilo, Amanda (March 28, 2019). "X Ambassadors Reject Bad Vibes in 'Boom' Music Video". Soundigest. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  5. Kennedy, Mark (June 11, 2019). "Music Review: X Ambassadors return right where they left off". Associated Press. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
  6. Sperduto, Kaitlyn (January 31, 2019). "The X Ambassadors Reveal a Whole New Sound in New Single "Boom"". Soundigest. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
  7. Kasselman, Ky (June 17, 2019). "Album Review: X Ambassadors "Orion"". Stitched Sound. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
  8. "X Ambassadors Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  9. "X Ambassadors Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  10. "Adult Alternative Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
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