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| artist = [[Pop Evil]] |
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| genre = [[Alternative metal]] |
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| Label = eOne Music |
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| label = [[Entertainment One Music|eOne Music]] |
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| This single = "'''Torn to Pieces'''"<br />(2014) |
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| producer = Johnny K |
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"'''Torn to Pieces'''" is the third single by American rock band [[Pop Evil]] from ''[[Onyx (Pop Evil album)|Onyx]]'', the third studio album from the ensemble. |
"'''Torn to Pieces'''" is the third single by American rock band [[Pop Evil]] from ''[[Onyx (Pop Evil album)|Onyx]]'', the third studio album from the ensemble. |
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"Torn to Pieces" was Pop Evil's third number-one hit on ''Billboard'''s [[Mainstream Rock (chart)|Mainstream Rock]] chart, peaking for two weeks. |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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The tune deals with the loss of lead vocalist Leigh Kakaty's father.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://heavymetal.about.com/od/cdreviews/fr/Pop-Evil-Onyx-Review.htm |title=Pop Evil - Onyx Review |publisher=Heavymetal.about.com |date=2013-05-14 |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref> Per a social media initiative started by the band, fans were asked to submit photos representing what the tune meant to them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://metalriot.com/news/pop-evil-shoot-new-video-for-torn-to-pieces/ |title=Pop Evil shoot new video for |
The tune deals with the loss of lead vocalist Leigh Kakaty's father.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://heavymetal.about.com/od/cdreviews/fr/Pop-Evil-Onyx-Review.htm |title=Pop Evil - Onyx Review |publisher=Heavymetal.about.com |date=2013-05-14 |accessdate=2014-04-09 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304214602/http://heavymetal.about.com/od/cdreviews/fr/Pop-Evil-Onyx-Review.htm |archivedate=2016-03-04 }}</ref> Per a social media initiative started by the band, fans were asked to submit photos representing what the tune meant to them.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://metalriot.com/news/pop-evil-shoot-new-video-for-torn-to-pieces/ |title=Pop Evil shoot new video for "Torn to Pieces" – Metal Riot |publisher=Metalriot.com |date=2014-03-08 |accessdate=2014-04-09 |archive-date=2014-03-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311051357/http://metalriot.com/news/pop-evil-shoot-new-video-for-torn-to-pieces/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Regarding the song, lead vocalist Leigh Kakaty states "There’s nothing more haunting & torturous to the human soul than the feeling of losing someone close to you without saying goodbye".<ref>{{cite web|author=bravewords.com |url=http://www.bravewords.com/news/219167 |title=> News > POP EVIL Shoot 'Torn To Pieces' Video |publisher=Bravewords.com |date= |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref> |
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== Critical reception == |
== Critical reception == |
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The Chattanooga Pulse states that the song is "destined for the type of |
The Chattanooga Pulse states that the song is "destined for the type of hardwon ubiquity earned by “[[Last Man Standing (Pop Evil song)|Last Man Standing]],” “[[Monster You Made]]” and the Mick Mars collaboration “[[Boss's Daughter]]”"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chattanoogapulse.com/events/pop-evil_1/ |title=Pop Evil - The Pulse » Chattanooga's Weekly Alternative |publisher=Chattanoogapulse.com |date=2014-01-02 |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref> while Alessandra Donnelly of [[EOne Entertainment]] describes the tune as "a slow, brokenhearted ballad with a simple, catchy melody that flows into an emotional solo".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theaquarian.com/2013/05/15/pop-evil-onyx/ |title=Pop Evil: Onyx | The Aquarian Weekly |publisher=Theaquarian.com |date=2013-05-15 |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref> |
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[[The Valley Beat]] goes on to say that "though they resemble the likes of one of their previous ballads, “Monster You Made”, they still have enough balls to fit right in on this record".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thevalleybeat.com/index.php/music-beat/cd-review/item/177-pop-evil-onyx |title=Pop Evil - Onyx |publisher=Thevalleybeat.com |date= |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref> |
[[The Valley Beat]] goes on to say that "though they resemble the likes of one of their previous ballads, “Monster You Made”, they still have enough balls to fit right in on this record".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thevalleybeat.com/index.php/music-beat/cd-review/item/177-pop-evil-onyx |title=Pop Evil - Onyx |publisher=Thevalleybeat.com |date= |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref> |
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== Music video == |
== Music video == |
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The video was directed by Swedish director Johan Carlen. |
The video was directed by Swedish director Johan Carlen. |
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== Chart performance == |
== Chart performance == |
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In a matter of just over a month, the song went from being No. 1 most added to No. 13 on [[Active Rock]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |
In a matter of just over a month, the song went from being No. 1 most added to No. 13 on [[Active Rock]].<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/pop-evil-films-torn-to-pieces-video/ |title=Pop Evil Films 'Torn To Pieces' Video |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=2014-03-07 |accessdate=2014-04-09}}</ref>{{clarify|date=April 2014}} |
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==Certifications== |
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Canada|type=single|award=Gold|artist=Pop Evil|title=Torn to Pieces|relyear=2014|certyear=2023|access-date=January 4, 2023}} |
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|type=single|award=Platinum|artist=Pop Evil|title=Torn to Pieces|relyear=2014|certyear=2024|access-date=November 14, 2024}} |
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== References == |
== References == |
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[[Category:Pop Evil songs]] |
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[[Category:Songs written by Dave Bassett (songwriter)]] |
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[[Category:Song recordings produced by Johnny K]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:41, 30 November 2024
"Torn to Pieces" | ||||
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Single by Pop Evil | ||||
from the album Onyx | ||||
Released | 7 March 2014 | |||
Genre | Alternative metal | |||
Length | 3:16 | |||
Label | eOne Music | |||
Songwriter(s) | Dave Bassett, Leigh Kakaty | |||
Producer(s) | Johnny K | |||
Pop Evil singles chronology | ||||
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"Torn to Pieces" is the third single by American rock band Pop Evil from Onyx, the third studio album from the ensemble.
"Torn to Pieces" was Pop Evil's third number-one hit on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart, peaking for two weeks.
Background
[edit]The tune deals with the loss of lead vocalist Leigh Kakaty's father.[1] Per a social media initiative started by the band, fans were asked to submit photos representing what the tune meant to them.[2] Regarding the song, lead vocalist Leigh Kakaty states "There’s nothing more haunting & torturous to the human soul than the feeling of losing someone close to you without saying goodbye".[3]
Critical reception
[edit]The Chattanooga Pulse states that the song is "destined for the type of hardwon ubiquity earned by “Last Man Standing,” “Monster You Made” and the Mick Mars collaboration “Boss's Daughter”"[4] while Alessandra Donnelly of EOne Entertainment describes the tune as "a slow, brokenhearted ballad with a simple, catchy melody that flows into an emotional solo".[5] The Valley Beat goes on to say that "though they resemble the likes of one of their previous ballads, “Monster You Made”, they still have enough balls to fit right in on this record".[6]
Music video
[edit]The video was directed by Swedish director Johan Carlen.
Chart performance
[edit]In a matter of just over a month, the song went from being No. 1 most added to No. 13 on Active Rock.[7][clarification needed]
Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[8] | 23 |
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[9] | 1 |
Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[10] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[11] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
[edit]- ^ "Pop Evil - Onyx Review". Heavymetal.about.com. 2013-05-14. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
- ^ "Pop Evil shoot new video for "Torn to Pieces" – Metal Riot". Metalriot.com. 2014-03-08. Archived from the original on 2014-03-11. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
- ^ bravewords.com. "> News > POP EVIL Shoot 'Torn To Pieces' Video". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
- ^ "Pop Evil - The Pulse » Chattanooga's Weekly Alternative". Chattanoogapulse.com. 2014-01-02. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
- ^ "Pop Evil: Onyx | The Aquarian Weekly". Theaquarian.com. 2013-05-15. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
- ^ "Pop Evil - Onyx". Thevalleybeat.com. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
- ^ "Pop Evil Films 'Torn To Pieces' Video". Blabbermouth.net. 2014-03-07. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
- ^ "Pop Evil Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ "Pop Evil Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Pop Evil – Torn to Pieces". Music Canada. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Pop Evil – Torn to Pieces". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 14, 2024.