Jump to content

User:(CA)Giacobbe/sandbox1: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Content deleted Content added
No edit summary
Line 41: Line 41:
*Experiments with layering techniques, contains bass and synth-led guitar work.<ref name="Gardner"/>
*Experiments with layering techniques, contains bass and synth-led guitar work.<ref name="Gardner"/>
*Influence of [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]].<ref name="Gardner"/>
*Influence of [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]].<ref name="Gardner"/>
*Contains a "stabbing", "infectious" synth.<ref name="Matusavage">{{cite web|url=http://www.musicomh.com/reviews/albums/1975-1975|title=The 1975 – The 1975|last=Matusavage|first=Philip|work=[[MusicOMH]]|date=2 September 2013|access-date=16 April 2024|archive-date=4 September 2013|archive-url=https://archive.ph/rY4id|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*Contains a saxophone break in its [[Bridge (music)|middle eight]].<ref name="Matusavage"/>
*The song balances "banal" inspirational lyrics such as "Why don’t you speak it out loud, instead of living in your head?" with darker statements including "Your obsession with rocks and brown and fucking the whole town is a reflection on your mental health".<ref name="Matusavage"/>
*Philip Matusavage of ''[[MusicOMH]]'' said the song was similar to the 1980s [[Middle of the road (music)|MOR]]-inspired work of [[Noah and the Whale]].<ref name="Matusavage"/>


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
*Simon Butcher of ''[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]]'' called the song "impressive", deeming it an album highlight.<ref name="Butcher"/>
*Simon Butcher of ''[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]]'' called the song "impressive", deeming it an album highlight.<ref name="Butcher"/>
*Ryan Gardner of ''[[AbsolutePunk]]'' praised the song's layered production and catchiness, stating it makes one "really realize how talented this crew is".<ref name="Gardner"/>
*Ryan Gardner of ''[[AbsolutePunk]]'' praised the song's layered production and catchiness, stating it makes one "really realize how talented this crew is".<ref name="Gardner"/>
*Matusavage stated that the song's contrasting lyrics were representative of the album's duality.<ref name="Matusavage"/>


== Music video ==
== Music video ==
Line 52: Line 57:
*https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/the-1975/the-1975-greatest-songs-ranked
*https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/the-1975/the-1975-greatest-songs-ranked
*https://www.coupdemainmagazine.com/tidbits/must-watch-1975s-heart-out-music-video
*https://www.coupdemainmagazine.com/tidbits/must-watch-1975s-heart-out-music-video
*https://archive.ph/rY4id
*https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/aug/29/the-1975-the-1975-review
*https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/aug/29/the-1975-the-1975-review
*https://www.popmatters.com/175358-the-1975-the-1975-2495723260.html
*https://www.popmatters.com/175358-the-1975-the-1975-2495723260.html

Revision as of 13:53, 17 April 2024

"Heart Out"
Single by the 1975
from the album The 1975
Released18 August 2014
StudioRose Cottage (Wilmslow, Cheshire, England)
Genre
Length3:22
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Matthew Healy
  • George Daniel
  • Adam Hann
  • Ross MacDonald
  • Mike Crossey
The 1975 singles chronology
"Robbers"
(2014)
"Heart Out"
(2014)
"Medicine"
(2014)
Music video
"Sex" on YouTube

"Heart Out" is a song by English band the 1975 from their eponymous debut studio album (2013). The song was written by band members Matthew Healy, George Daniel, Adam Hann and Ross MacDonald, and produced by the band alongside Mike Crossey. The song was released on 18 August 2014 by Dirty Hit, Polydor Records and Vagrant Records as the fifth and final single from the album.

Background and development

Music and lyrics

Musically, "Heart Out" is an pop,[1] electropop and pop rock song with a length of three minutes and twenty-two seconds (3:22).[2]

  • Contains "abrasive" looping keys, warm vocal harmonies and a saxophone solo.[3]
  • Experiments with layering techniques, contains bass and synth-led guitar work.[1]
  • Influence of R&B.[1]
  • Contains a "stabbing", "infectious" synth.[4]
  • Contains a saxophone break in its middle eight.[4]
  • The song balances "banal" inspirational lyrics such as "Why don’t you speak it out loud, instead of living in your head?" with darker statements including "Your obsession with rocks and brown and fucking the whole town is a reflection on your mental health".[4]
  • Philip Matusavage of MusicOMH said the song was similar to the 1980s MOR-inspired work of Noah and the Whale.[4]

Reception

  • Simon Butcher of Clash called the song "impressive", deeming it an album highlight.[3]
  • Ryan Gardner of AbsolutePunk praised the song's layered production and catchiness, stating it makes one "really realize how talented this crew is".[1]
  • Matusavage stated that the song's contrasting lyrics were representative of the album's duality.[4]

Music video

Sources

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Sex and The 1975 album liner notes.[5][6] Recorded at Rose Cottage in Wilmslow, Cheshire, England

  • Matthew Healy – composer, guitar, piano, vocals, producer
  • George Daniel – composer, programming, drums, synthesizer, producer
  • Adam Hann – composer, guitar, producer
  • Ross MacDonald – composer, bass guitar, producer
  • Michael Coles – producer (EP version)
  • Robert Coles – producer (EP version)
  • Mike Crossey – producer, additional producer (EP version), mixer
  • Robin Schmidt – mastering engineer

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "The 1975 - The 1975". AbsolutePunk. 2 September 2013. Archived from the original on 4 September 2013. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  2. ^ Mitchell, Matt; Wollen, Miranda (21 August 2023). "The 1975's 30 Greatest Songs, Ranked". Paste. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  3. ^ a b Butcher, Simon (28 August 2023). "The 1975 – The 1975". Clash. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e Matusavage, Philip (2 September 2013). "The 1975 – The 1975". MusicOMH. Archived from the original on 4 September 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference Notes1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference Notes was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

External links