It's Complicated (song)
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| Single by A Day to Remember | ||||||||||||
| from the album What Separates Me from You | ||||||||||||
| Released | October 25, 2011 (radio single) | |||||||||||
| Format | Digital download, promotional CD | |||||||||||
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May–July 2010, The Wade Studio, Ocala, Florida | |||||||||||
| Genre | Pop punk[1] | |||||||||||
| Length | 2:57 | |||||||||||
| Label | Victory | |||||||||||
| Producer(s) | Chad Gilbert, Andrew Wade, Jeremy McKinnon | |||||||||||
| A Day to Remember singles chronology | ||||||||||||
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"It's Complicated" is the third single from A Day to Remember's fourth album, What Separates Me from You, released on October 25, 2011.
Music and lyrics
Lead vocalist, Jeremy McKinnon wrote the lyrics, while the music was written by himself, guitarists Kevin Skaff and Neil Westfall, and A Day to Remember.[2]
Release and performances
The song, along with 3 others from the album, was mixed by David Bendeth.[2] In September 2011, it was revealed that "It's Complicated" would be released as the third single from the album on October 25,[3] though it was only released as a radio single, without a music video. "It's Complicated " charted on Billboard's Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart, at number 34.[4] The band played an acoustic version of "It's Complicated" for MTV on February 14, 2012.[5][6] "It's Complicated" is available to play on the Rock Band games.[7]
Liz Ramanand from Loudwire said the song had "catchy guitar riffs" and the song's style being "a poppy punk feel".[1] Ramanand also called the song an "anthem for the brokenhearted" that "will get fists pumping" and the chorus "very appealing".[1]
Track listing
- Digital download
- "It's Complicated" – 2:57
- Promotional CD
- "It's Complicated (Radio Edit)" – 2:46
- "It's Complicated (Album Version)" – 2:57
Chart positions
| Chart (2011) | Peak Position |
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| U.S. Billboard Alternative Songs[4] | 34 |
| U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs[8] | 38 |
Personnel
Personnel per album booklet.[2]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ramanand, Liz (October 19, 2011). "A Day To Remember, ‘It’s Complicated’ – Song Review". Loudwire.com. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 What Separates Me from You (Booklet). A Day to Remember. Victory. 2010. VR603.
- ↑ Ableson, Jon (September 2011). "A Day To Remember Announce New Single". Alter The Press!. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "A Day to Remember - Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- ↑ "A Day To Remember Acoustic Video". Victory Records. February 14, 2012. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- ↑ Anitai, Tamar (February 2, 2012). "Watch A Day To Remember's 'Buzzworthy Live' Acoustic Performance Of 'It's Complicated'". Buzzworthy.mtv.com. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- ↑ "A Day to Remember // Songs // Rock Band®". Rockband.com. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- ↑ "A Day to Remember - Chart history (Mainstream Rock Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
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