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| "Sucker Punch" | ||||
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| Single by Sigrid | ||||
| from the album Sucker Punch | ||||
| Released | 4 October 2018 | |||
| Studio | Ocean Sound Recording[1] | |||
| Genre | Power pop | |||
| Length | 3:14 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
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| "Sucker Punch" on YouTube | ||||
"Sucker Punch" is a song recorded by Norwegian singer-songwriter Sigrid for her debut studio album of the same name. It was released on 4 October 2018 as the third single from the album.[2] A power pop song, it lyrically talks about falling in love without realizing it. An accompanying music video was released on 26 October 2018. It consists of Sigrid dancing through several sequences. "Sucker Punch" was performed on Later... with Jools Holland.
Background and composition
[edit]"Sucker Punch" was recorded in the singer's hometown.[1] A power pop[3] number, it was written by Sigrid, Martin Sjølie, and Emily Warren.[4] It lyrically talks about falling in love without realizing it. Sigrid described the song as "a result of our usual way of working: talking, cooking, strolling, singing, dancing, experimenting."[5]
Music video
[edit]The music video for "Sucker Punch" was released on 26 October 2018.[6] It consists of the singer dancing through several sequences, including a night, a motorway, several parties, and a running track. The video was filmed in London.[7]
Live performances
[edit]Sigrid performed "Sucker Punch" on Later... with Jools Holland.[8]
Track listing
[edit]Digital download[9]
- "Sucker Punch" – 3:14
Acoustic version[10]
- "Sucker Punch" (acoustic) – 3:57
Four Tet remix[11]
- "Sucker Punch" (Four Tet remix) – 4:08
Credits and personnel
[edit]Adapted from Tidal.[12]
- Sigrid – vocals, composition
- Martin Sjølie – composition, production, engineering, programming
- Emily Warren – composition
- John Hanes – mixing assistance, engineering, mix engineering
- Kim Åge Furuhaug – drums
- Thomas Stenersen – electric guitar
- Henning Svoren – engineering
- Chris Gheringer – master engineering
- Serban Ghenea – mixing, mix engineering
- Stephen Bartlett – vocal engineering, vocal production
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2018–19) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[13] | 14 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[14] | 96 |
| Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[15] | 3 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[16] | 12 |
| Scotland (OCC)[17] | 59 |
| UK Download (OCC)[18] | 49 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Sigrid is the chillest pop star in the world". The Fader. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
- ^ "10 songs you need in your life this week". The Fader. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
- ^ Subscribe (19 October 2018). "Four Tet has released a remix of Sigrid's 'Sucker Punch'". DIY. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
- ^ "Sucker Punch - Sigrid | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
- ^ "Sigrid catches feelings in infectious new pop offering "Sucker Punch"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
- ^ "Sigrid – Sucker Punch (Official Video)". YouTube. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
- ^ Subscribe (26 October 2018). "Sigrid shares vibrant 'Sucker Punch' video". DIY. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
- ^ Subscribe (17 October 2018). "Watch Sigrid, Octavian and more play Jools Holland". DIY. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
- ^ "Sucker Punch – Single by Sigrid". iTunes. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
- ^ Sucker Punch (Acoustic), retrieved 2019-01-10
- ^ Sucker Punch (Four Tet Remix), retrieved 2019-01-10
- ^ "Sigrid / Sucker Punch". Tidal. Retrieved 2018-12-08.
- ^ "Sigrid - Sucker Punch". ultratop.be. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Chart Search | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
- ^ "Topp 20 Single 2018-41". VG-lista 2018 (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2018-12-25.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-12-25.