Electric Love (song)

"Electric Love" is the debut single by American singer and songwriter Børns. The song was originally recorded by Børns for his second extended play, Candy, where it appears as the first track, and later appeared as the third track on his debut studio album, Dopamine. On February 26, 2017, the song was certified Platinum by the RIAA.[2]

"Electric Love"
Single by Børns
from the album Dopamine
ReleasedNovember 10, 2014[1]
Genre
Length3:38
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Tommy English
Børns singles chronology
"Electric Love"
(2014)		 "10,000 Emerald Pools"
(2015)

Release

"Electric Love" was originally released on November 10, 2014, on Børns' second EP, Candy.[1] The song was re-released as the third track of Børns' debut album, Dopamine.[3]

On May 6, 2015, a music video for "Electric Love" was uploaded on Børns' Vevo channel on YouTube. The video features Børns singing the song and playing the guitar, as well as numerous female dancers and ecstatic colorful animations.

Reception

"Electric Love" has been well received by both critics and audiences. NPR referred to the song as viral.[4] The Guardian's Kate Hutchinson praised the track's blend of glam rock and "high-intensity sound."[5] Neil Z. Yeung of AllMusic dubbed the song a "Gary Glitter stomper" and the "alt-radio hit of summer 2015."[6] Spin's Brennan Carley described the song as a "crisp, beachside pop anthem."[7]

Appearances in other media

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References
  1. "Candy - EP by Børns". iTunes. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  2. "American single certifications – BORNS – Electric Love". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  3. "Dopamine by BØRNS". iTunes. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  4. "'It Bathes The Pleasure Centers': BORNS Channels 'Dopamine'". NPR. October 19, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  5. Hutchinson, Kate (October 22, 2015). "Børns: Dopamine review – emphatic retro-futurism turns tepid". The Guardian. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  6. Yeung, Neil Z. "Dopamine - Børns". AllMusic. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  7. Carley, Brennan (July 29, 2015). "Børns Puts Finishing Touches on Fantastical Debut Album". Spin. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  8. https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AkqZ/southwest-airlines-heads-or-tails-song-by-brns
  9. https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AA1H/southwest-airlines-football-fans-song-by-brns
  10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ANoaDCTlPA
  11. "Borns Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
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  15. "Borns Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  16. "Borns Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  17. "Borns Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  18. "Irish-charts.com – Discography BØRNS". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  19. "Netherlands Single Tip Chart". Mega Charts. August 15, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  20. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  21. "Alternative Songs: Year End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
  22. "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  23. "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
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