Death by Rock and Roll (song)
"Death by Rock and Roll" | ||||
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Single by The Pretty Reckless | ||||
from the album Death by Rock and Roll | ||||
Released | May 15, 2020 | |||
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Length | 3:54 | |||
Label | Fearless | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Jonathan Wyman | |||
The Pretty Reckless singles chronology | ||||
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"Death by Rock and Roll" is a song recorded by American rock band The Pretty Reckless, released as the lead single from their fourth studio album of the same name.[2] "Death by Rock and Roll" was released to digital retailers on May 15, 2020, and to active rock radio on June 9, 2020, as the album's lead single.[3][4] It is the band's first single for Fearless Records.
Background[edit]
"Death by Rock and Roll" was written by band members Taylor Momsen and Ben Phillips. The song serves as a tribute to late producer Kato Khandwala, who worked on the group's first three albums. The song was produced by Jonathan Wyman, making it their first song to be produced by a different producer.[3]
Commercial performance[edit]
In July 2020, "Death by Rock and Roll" became The Pretty Reckless's fifth number-one single on the Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart, setting a new record for female-fronted rock groups.[2][5] The song remained atop the chart for three consecutive weeks. The song also topped Billboard's Canada Rock, marking their first number one on the chart.
Music video[edit]
The Pretty Reckless released an animated lyric video for Death by Rock and Roll on June 18, 2020, featuring art direction from Lucas David and animation by Astra Zero.[6][7]
Charts[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
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Release history[edit]
Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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Various | May 15, 2020 | Original | Fearless | [3] | |
United States | June 9, 2020 | Active rock |
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Various | August 21, 2020 |
| Acoustic | Fearless | [12] |
References[edit]
- ^ Press, Jack (February 9, 2021). "Album Review: Death By Rock And Roll – The Pretty Reckless". Distorted Sound. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- ^ a b Singer, Quentin (August 18, 2020). "Taylor Momsen Talks The Pretty Reckless' Latest Hit Single, 'Death By Rock And Roll'". Forbes. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- ^ a b c Divita, Joe (May 15, 2020). "The Pretty Reckless Debut New Song in Tribute to Late Producer". Loudwire. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- ^ a b "Rock Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on May 16, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- ^ Rutherford, Kevin (July 30, 2020). "The Pretty Reckless Sets New Mark for Women Atop Mainstream Rock Songs Chart With 'Death by Rock and Roll'". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- ^ "The Pretty Reckless releases new lyric video for single "Death By Rock And Roll"". The Rockpit. June 18, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- ^ The Pretty Reckless (June 17, 2020). "The Pretty Reckless – Death By Rock And Roll (Official Lyric Video)". Retrieved August 21, 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ "The Pretty Reckless Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "The Pretty Reckless Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- ^ "The Pretty Reckless Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- ^ "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ "Acoustic Version of THE PRETTY RECKLESS' "Death By Rock And Roll" Now Available". Outburn. August 21, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2020.