She's Kinda Hot
"She's Kinda Hot" is a song by Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer. The song is the first single from the band's second album Sounds Good Feels Good. The pop punk[5] and pop rock[6] song was co-written by band members Ashton Irwin and Michael Clifford, alongside Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte and produced by John Feldmann. It was released worldwide on 17 July 2015. The music video was released on 5 August 2015 and has more than 50 million views as of 7 August 2018.
"She's Kinda Hot" | ||||
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Single by 5 Seconds of Summer | ||||
from the album Sounds Good Feels Good | ||||
B-side | "The Girl Who Cried Wolf" (7") | |||
Released | 17 July 2015 | |||
Recorded | 2015 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 4:06 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | John Feldmann | |||
5 Seconds of Summer singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
5 Seconds of Summer - She's Kinda Hot on YouTube |
The band followed up the single’s release with an EP release on 28 August 2015, featuring bonus tracks and physical editions on both CD and vinyl in certain countries.
Background
Bassist Calum Hood stated in an interview with radio host Angus O'Loughiln: "The title is really misleading because the song is about people not caring of what others think, it's a revolution for outcasts. It has a deep meaning." Lead guitarist Michael Clifford stated, "The song is heavy as hell, heavier than our previous songs. We were shocked but happy with the reviews."
Composition
"She's Kinda Hot" is composed in the key of E major with a tempo of 116–120 beats per minute.[7]
Extended play
The extended play was released in 2015 which contains four tracks: "She’s Kinda Hot - Alternative Version", "Broken Pieces", "Over And Out", and "Lost In Reality".
Track listing
Extended play
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "She's Kinda Hot" (alternate version) |
| 3:35 |
2. | "Broken Pieces" |
| 3:29 |
3. | "Over and Out" |
| 2:58 |
4. | "Lost in Reality" |
| 3:30 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "She's Kinda Hot" (alternate version) |
| 3:35 |
2. | "The Girl Who Cried Wolf" |
| 4:18 |
3. | "Safety Pin" |
| 3:27 |
4. | "Broken Pieces" |
| 3:29 |
Single
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Charts and certifications
Charts
Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[14] | 6 |
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[15] | 35 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[16] | 46 |
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[17] | 11 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[18] | 27 |
Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[19] | 72 |
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[20] | 61 |
France (SNEP)[21] | 62 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[22] | 76 |
Ireland (IRMA)[23] | 6 |
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[24] | 90 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[25] | 57 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[26] | 11 |
Portugal Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[27] | 9 |
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[28] | 9 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[29] | 14 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[30] | 95 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[31] | 59 |
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[32] | 14 |
US Billboard Hot 100[33] | 22 |
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[34] | 15 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Record label | Ref. |
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Worldwide | 17 July 2015 | Digital download |
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Italy | Radio airplay | Universal | ||
United Kingdom | 28 August 2015 |
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References
- https://www.theedgesusu.co.uk/records/singles/2015/07/22/review-5-seconds-of-summer-shes-kinda-hot/
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- "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2016 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- "British single certifications – 5 Seconds of Summer – She's Kinda Hot". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 28 April 2017. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type She's Kinda Hot in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- "American single certifications – 5 Seconds of Summer – She's Kinda Hot". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 8 December 2015. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.
- "She's Kinda Hot CD EP + Stickers Digi Bundle". Universal Music Store.