Boom (X Ambassadors song)


"Boom" 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.

Composition

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

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.
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.

Personnel

X Ambassadors

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

In other media

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