Coming for You (The Offspring song)

"Coming for You"
Single by The Offspring
Released January 30, 2015
Format Digital download
Recorded 2014
Genre Punk rock,[1] alternative rock
Length 3:49
Label Time Bomb
Producer(s) Bob Rock
The Offspring singles chronology
"Turning Into You"
(2012)		 "Coming for You"
(2015)

"Coming for You" is a song by the American punk rock band The Offspring. It was premiered on Radio Contraband on January 30, 2015,[2][3][4] and posted on YouTube and made available for digital download the same day.[5] "Coming for You" is The Offspring's second official new release (following the 2014 covers EP Summer Nationals) since Days Go By (2012).[6] The single is currently climbing on various Billboard rock charts, reaching No. 1 on Mainstream Rock (the band's first since "Gone Away" in 1997), top 20 on Alternative Songs and top 25 on Hot Rock Songs.

At first it was uncertain if "Coming for You" will be a one-off single or will appear on the band's upcoming tenth studio album,[7][8] but a tweet from frontman Dexter Holland heavily implies the tenth album is in an unfinished state.[9] The Offspring will be touring worldwide from April.[5]

Videos

Accompanying the song's release was a video featuring still photos of the band performing at various venues and festivals around the world, interspersed with crowd shots.[1] On March 18, 2015, the official music video was released. The video features a fight club, but with clowns.

Reception

In a positive review, Zumic.com called the song a "mid-tempo punk anthem" with "aggressive distorted guitar chords." It also commented, "thick bass lines are strong, and drummer Pete Parada’s power behind the kit is relentless. The tune sounds fresh and alive, and proves that the band can still deliver high energy punk anthems."[1] By mid April, "Coming For You" climbed to No. 1 on US Mainstream Rock, the band's second after "Gone Away".

Charts

Chart (2015) peak
position
Canada Rock (Billboard)[10] 4
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[11] 22
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[12] 7
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[13] 16
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[14] 1

Personnel

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 “COMING FOR YOU” – THE OFFSPRING (OFFICIAL YOUTUBE AUDIO STREAM + LYRICS) Zumic.com. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  2. ↑ "The Offspring To Debut New Single In January". thepunksite.com. December 29, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  3. ↑ "The Offspring to Debut New Single January 30". restless-press.com. December 26, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  4. ↑ "The Offspring Tease New Single #comingforyou". AbsolutePunk.net. January 8, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 The Offspring Debut New Song ‘Coming For You': Listen KROQ. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  6. ↑ "The Offspring Teases New Album". projectbackstage.com. January 16, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  7. ↑ "The Offspring release and stream 'Coming For You' single". punktastic.com. January 30, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Media: The Offspring: "Coming for You"". Punknews.org. January 30, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
  9. ↑ https://twitter.com/offspring/status/563424248916492288
  10. ↑ "The Offspring Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Canada Rock for The Offspring. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  11. ↑ "The Offspring Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot Rock Songs for The Offspring. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  12. ↑ "The Offspring Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Rock Airplay for The Offspring. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  13. ↑ "The Offspring Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Alternative Songs for The Offspring. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  14. ↑ "The Offspring Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs for The Offspring. Retrieved February 12, 2015.