Haven't Had Enough
| "Haven't Had Enough" | |
|---|---|
| Song |
"Haven't Had Enough" is a song recorded by Canadian pop punk band Marianas Trench for their third studio album, Ever After (2011). It was released July 19, 2011 as the album's lead single.[1] The song debuted at #9 on the Canadian Hot 100 and was certified Platinum by Music Canada in December 2011; it was later certified 2× Platinum in October 2016.[2]
Background and composition
The band released a couple of teasers of the song via their YouTube channel prior to the release of the single.[3]
"Haven't Had Enough" is primarily a pop song, with additional influences of pop rock guitars and 80's funk.[4] It was written and produced solely by Marianas Trench lead singer Josh Ramsay. The Magazine called the song "somewhat different" from their previous material, but noted that it still has a distinctive "Marianas Trench feel".[5]
Music video
A music video for the song was filmed on July 20 in Burnaby, British Columbia.[6] A teaser for the video was released on August 8, 2011.[7] The music video premiered on MuchMusic on August 25, 2011 and was uploaded to the band's official Vevo channel the next day on August 26.[8] Directed by Kyle Davison, it is the first chapter in a five-video storyline accompanying the album's backstory, and is followed by "Fallout".[9]
Chart performance
"Haven't Had Enough" reached #1 on the iTunes download chart in Canada.[citation needed] The song debuted on the Canadian Hot 100 at #9 for the week of August 6, 2011, the highest debut by Marianas Trench song as well as the band's first top ten hit on the chart.[10] It was also a radio hit, reaching a peak of 24 and 13, respectively, on the Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems Canada CHR and Hot AC surveys.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Haven't Had Enough" | 3:28 |
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
|
Year-end chart
Certifications
|
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Nomination | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Alternative Addiction | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| 2012 | Independent Music Awards | Video of the Year | |
| MuchMusic Video Awards | Pop Video of the Year | Won | |
| Director of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Most Watched Video of the Year |
References
- ^ "Haven't Had Enough - Single by Marianas Trench". iTunes Store (CA). Apple Inc. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – Marianas Trench – Haven't Had Enough". Music Canada.
- ^ Teaser video references:
- MTrench (Marianas Trench) (1 July 2011). "Marianas Trench "Haven't Had Enough" Song Teaser". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- MTrench (Marianas Trench) (2 July 2011). ""Haven't Had Enough" Song Teaser #1". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ "Marianas Trench on CBC Music". CBC Music. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ "Marianas Trench to Release New Album". The Magazine. July 20, 2011.
- ^ "Be In The New MT Video!". Marianas Trench (official website). July 12, 2011.
- ^ "New Video!". Marianas Trench (official website). August 8, 2011.
- ^ MarianasTrenchVEVO. "Marianas Trench - Haven't Had Enough". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ Collins, Leah (12 June 2012). "MMVAs 2012 - The Making of Marianas Trench's "Fallout"". Vancouver Sun. Postmedia Network. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ a b "Marianas Trench Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
- ^ "BDSRadio Charts (Canada CHR/Top 40 National Airplay)". BDS Radio. Nielsen N.V. Archived from the original on 22 September 2011. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ "BDSRadio Charts (Canada Hot AC National Airplay)". BDS Radio. Nielsen N.V. Archived from the original on 12 October 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "Canadian Hot 100 - 2011 Year End Chart: 81-90". Billboard. Retrieved December 25, 2012.