Released December 9, 2012 Length 3:15 | Format Digital download Label Cryoshell I/S | |
Recorded 2011
Hansen Studios - Ribe, Denmark Genre Alternative rock
pop rock | ||
"Breakout" is a song by Danish rock band Cryoshell, released as a solo single on December 9, 2012.
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Written by Mikkel Maltha, the song was recorded in late 2011 and produced by Jacob Hansen. "Breakout" is set to be included as a bonus track in a reissue of the band's self-titled debut studio album, slated for release by Norwegian record label The Leaders at a currently unconfirmed date.
Background
"Breakout" was written by Mikkel Maltha in 2011 and was recorded the following fall at Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen. Along with a re-recording of the track "Gravity Hurts", the song features Danish singer Tine Midtgaard standing in for regular vocalist Christine Lorentzen while she took maternity leave from the band. Both songs will feature as bonus tracks on an upcoming reissue of Cryoshell's self-titled debut album, a release date is to be confirmed.
"Breakout" is also featured in the credits of the eighth and ninth episodes of the animated television series Hero Factory; the two-part story Breakout.
Reception
"Breakout" has received positive reviews from music critics. Greek Rebels applauded the track as "diversified and dynamic with a very nice introductory melody", while Ravenheart Music described it as "poppy and very catchy".
iTunes A to Z reviewed the track as "A little lighter" and "A brighter feel" in comparison's to Cryoshell's earlier work while criticizing its production as more of a b-side track, but overall calling it "A good, solid rock track", and Midtgaard's contribution as "A serviceable job" in emulating Lorentzon’s voice while seemingly stifling her own.