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The song debuted during Tiësto's performance atCritical reception
Kat Bein of ''Billboard'' magazine said: "Despite its title, it's not a bombastic, face melting tune. It's high-energy, but it's somewhat chill, like the haze that hangs over the moments just before sunrise. Vocalist Talay Riley feeds into the vibe, asking the listener to hang on a little longer and party all night. 'Harder' has KSHMR's musicality and Tiesto's rhythmic lean. It's cute, it's romantic." Karlie Powell of ''Your EDM'' said that the song "blends musical stylings of both artists and is nothing short of magical" and "contains male and female parts, that lead up to a euphoric drop with a heavy kick and little vocal blips that hit you right in the feels." Christian Naccarato of the same publication said "'Harder' starts with KSHMR's signature Indian-influenced vocal chops. Moving forward, the track is driven by a guitar riff and an extremely emotional vocal. Quickly taking a darker turn, the track builds up to a sound that is much more "2017" than " Secrets" is. The chorus, carried by a vocal chop, tropical percussion, and a light bass line, is filled with feelings of euphoria." Ryan Harcourt of ''EDMTunes'' said "The track starts off with vocals from Los Angeles singer Talay Riley. This tune is highlighted by a build into upbeat tropical style track that screams Summer vibes." Rajrishi Murthi of the ''Bangin Beats'' said that the song is "poised to be one of the hottest tracks during the ongoing festival season." He also regarded the song as a "tropical-inspired single" that "plays out as a delightful blend of Indian-influenced vocal chops, airy synths, infectious vocals and a smooth percussion work." Paola Maria Farina of ''AllSongs'' said that the track "turns out to be more fluid and softer than the previous collaboration "Secrets" and, thanks to the growing chorus and melody, is charged with elements becoming a full and enveloping piece." Ross Goldenberg of ''We Rave You'' said "The track is definitely a lot more mellow than its counterpart 'Secrets,' but elicits a much stronger summer-type sound with its melodic progression combined with a vocal chopped chorus. You can clearly hear influences from both of the artists' styles as 'Harder' is primed to be another hit from the two producers."Track listing
*Digital download (MF208) # "Harder" — 3:14 *Digital download (MF208) # "Harder" (Extended Mix) — 4:34 *Translucent Red 7" Vinyl (MF208) # "Harder" (Extended Mix) — 4:34 # "Harder" - 3:14 *Digital download - Maurice West Remix (MF231) # "Harder" (Maurice West Remix) — 3:29 *Digital download - Yoel Lewis Remix (MF232) # "Harder" (Yoel Lewis Remix) — 3:35 *Digital download - Yoel Lewis Extended Remix (MF232) # "Harder" (Yoel Lewis Extended Remix) — 5:11Charts
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