You Wanna Know

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"You Wanna Know"
Single by Don Broco
from the album Automatic
Released22 August 2013 (2013-08-22)
Recorded2013
Genre Alternative rock, post-hardcore
Length3:23
Label Sony Music
Songwriter(s) Rob Damiani, Simon Delaney, Matt Donnelly, Tom Doyle, Philip Rayner, Luke Rayner
Don Broco singles chronology
"Whole Truth"
(2013)
"You Wanna Know"
(2013)

"You Wanna Know" is a single released by British rock band Don Broco.

Contents

Release

The single was released on 22 August 2013 [1] and was accompanied by a music video which was played by Kerrang! TV to help promote it. [2] In October, the song had charted in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at 39, making it the band's first charting single. [3] Once the single had been released, the EP of the same name was announced the same day and had been up for pre-order. [1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Rocksound 8/10 [4]
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The EP was well received by critics. Rock Sound praised its catchy-ness and its range of different sounds, from heavy rock of the featured single to the relaxing acoustic songs, and called it a positive successor to Priorities . [4] Electric Banana applauded its very catchy groove with "tongue-in-cheek" lyrics, and stated that it was consistent with their last album. [5] The Guardian called the album's sound a mixture of Busted and Biffy Clyro. The review continued to complement its blend of "snarling power chords and aggressive strobes" along with the lyrics and dynamic screams. [6]

Track listing

EP Tracklist
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."You Wanna Know"Don Broco3:27
2."You Wanna Know" (Club Sex Mix)Don Broco3:42
3."You Know You Like It" (AlunaGeorge cover)Aluna Francis & George Reid3:05
4."Here's the Thing" (acoustic)Don Broco3:12
5."Actors" (acoustic)Don Broco2:42
Total length:16:08

Chart performance

ChartPeak
Position
UK Singles Chart [3] 39

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