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"'''E.T.'''" is a song by American recording artist [[Katy Perry]] from her second mainstream studio album, ''[[Teenage Dream (Katy Perry album)|Teenage Dream]]''. It was released as the fourth single from the album on February 18, 2011. The song was written by Katy Perry, [[Dr. Luke]], [[Max Martin]], and [[Ammo (musician)|Ammo]], and it was produced by the latter three. The single version and music video features American rapper [[Kanye West]]. It has so far charted on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] at number forty-two.
"'''E.T.'''" is a song by American recording artist [[Katy Perry]] from her second mainstream studio album, ''[[Teenage Dream (Katy Perry album)|Teenage Dream]]''. It was released as the fourth single from the album on February 18, 2011. The song was written by Katy Perry, [[Dr. Luke]], [[Max Martin]], and [[Ammo (musician)|Ammo]], and it was produced by the latter three. The single version and music video features American rapper [[Kanye West]]. It has so far charted on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] at number thirty-six.


==Background and release==
==Background and release==

Revision as of 22:59, 21 February 2011

"E.T."
Song

"E.T." is a song by American recording artist Katy Perry from her second mainstream studio album, Teenage Dream. It was released as the fourth single from the album on February 18, 2011. The song was written by Katy Perry, Dr. Luke, Max Martin, and Ammo, and it was produced by the latter three. The single version and music video features American rapper Kanye West. It has so far charted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number thirty-six.

Background and release

Prior to the release of Teenage Dream, "E.T." was released as the third and final promotional single on August 17, 2010.[1] Perry decided to let fans to assist her in selecting the fourth single from the album through the social networking site Twitter. "Peacock" was speculated to be the next single, but "E.T." was chosen and officially announced as the fourth single from the record.[2] The single version, which features American rapper Kanye West, was released on February 18, 2011 in the United States.[3]

Critical reception

Katy Perry - "E.T."
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Los Angeles Times said that "[Perry] can feign a hip-hop diva’s stutter on the Rihanna-influenced 'E.T.,' and convince you that it fits her perfectly. No tailoring required! Whatever person exists beneath Perry’s wigs and costumes is irrelevant to her music. Her process of self-creation is the purpose and sum of her art".[4] Allmusic said that "[Perry] replicates Ryan Tedder’s glassy robotic alienation on 'E.T.' but tellingly avoids ripping off Lady Gaga, who is just too meta for the blunt Katy—but these are merely accents to her old One of the Boys palette".[5] BBC Music said that "On the rave-influenced quasi-ballad E.T., there’s a resolute aptitude for sober, dark deliberations which introduce a very different Katy Perry to the one with the unsolicited residency in many a showbiz column".[6] Entertainment Weekly said that "She tends to connect best in '80s leotard-lady mode, as showcased on the deliciously glitchy throwback E.T. — imagine Lita Ford crawling through Trent Reznor's night terrors, Inception-style".[7] Slant Magazine said that "on the inscrutable 'E.T.' Perry compares her lover (favorably?) to a space alien and Dr. Luke nabs the backing track from t.A.T.u.'s 'All the Things She Said,' presumably as a tribute to his forbears in the field of exploitative dance-floor schlock".[8] Sputnikmusic said that "I get that 'E.T.' is supposed to be 'space-themed,' what with its cheesy synths and cool sound effects, but lyrically it seems more Alien Sex Files 3 than Solaris. I do like your attempt to be more of a serious artist with songs that just reek of edginess and dark, heavy emotion, songs like 'Who Am I Living For?' and 'Pearl,' but these are songs that nevertheless would work better in the hands of a more versatile vocalist. Plus, front-loading your record with terrible tracks makes it even harder to get to the (relatively) enjoyable tunes that close out Teenage Dream".[9] Billboard said that " 'E.T.' get[s] heavier sonically and lyrically, with a boom-boom-pow electro punch and Perry discussing more toxic relationships.....this new depth shouldn't surprise; for all the pomp and watermelon costumes, Perry is primarily a smart and personal pop songwriter. And 'Teenage Dream' shows-in carefully selected spots-that she's ready to grow up".[10] Pop Matters said that " 'E.T.' [is] neither strong nor edgy nor clever nor sonically interesting enough to lend any genuine credibility to Perry as a serious artist with anything to actually say".[11] Now Magazine said that "Those two qualities [Perry's sex appeal and goofy, self-effacing charm] are out of balance for most of the album, resulting in awkward jams like E.T. (Futuristic Lover) and Peacock".[12] Drowned in Sound said that the song "sounds exactly like ‘All The Things She Said’ by t.A.T.u."[13]

Music video

The music video for "E.T." will be directed by Floria Sigismondi, and will feature Kanye West.[14][15]

Track listing

  • Digital download[3]
  1. "E.T." (featuring Kanye West) – 3:50

Chart performance

Following the release of the album, the song debuted at number forty-two on the Billboard Hot 100 selling 64,000 digital copies.[16] In Canada, "E.T." debuted at number thirteen on the Canadian Hot 100. In Australia, the song debuted at number twelve on the issue date entitled January 23, 2011. The song rose to number eleven before peaking at number five the following week. It has since been certified Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for sales of 70,000 units.[17] The song peaked at number one in New Zealand, becoming her sixth number-one single in the country.[18]

Personnel

Source:[19]

Charts

Chart (2010) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[20] 13
US Billboard Hot 100[21] 42
Chart (2011) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[22] 5
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[18] 1
US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[23] 36

Release history

List of release dates, record label and format details
Region Date Label
United States February 18, 2011[3] Capitol Records
United Kingdom February 20, 2011

References

  1. ^ "Final iTunes Countdown Track: "E.T."". Katyperry.com. Retrieved August 17, 2010.
  2. ^ "Katy Perry's 'California Gurls' is top selling digital song". EMI. emimusic.com. Retrieved 2011-01-08.
  3. ^ a b c http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/e-t-feat-kanye-west-single/id420843672
  4. ^ a b Album review: Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream' | Pop & Hiss | Los Angeles Times
  5. ^ Teenage Dream - Katy Perry
  6. ^ BBC - Music - Review of Katy Perry - Teenage Dream
  7. ^ Teenage Dream | Music | EW.com
  8. ^ Katy Perry: Teenage Dream | Music Review | Slant Magazine
  9. ^ Katy Perry - Teenage Dream (staff review) | Sputnikmusic
  10. ^ Katy Perry, "Teenage Dream " | Billboard.com
  11. ^ Katy Perry: Teenage Dream < PopMatters
  12. ^ Now Magazine // Music // Katy Perry
  13. ^ Katy Perry - Teenage Dream / Releases / Releases // Drowned In Sound
  14. ^ "KATY PERRY visits Scotiabank Place on July 3" (Press release). Marketwire. January 19, 2011. Retrieved January 20, 2011.
  15. ^ Vena, Jocelyn (February 15, 2011). "Kanye West Joins Katy Perry On 'E.T.'". MTV News. MTV Networks. Retrieved February 15, 2011.
  16. ^ "Eminem, Rihanna Continue to 'Love' Life Atop Hot 100". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. August 26, 2010. Retrieved August 26, 2010.
  17. ^ "Top 50 Singles Chart - ARIA Charts". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 2011-02-06.
  18. ^ a b "Katy Perry – E.T.". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
  19. ^ Teenage Dream (Media notes). Capitol Records. 2010. {{cite AV media notes}}: |format= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |artist= ignored (|others= suggested) (help)
  20. ^ "Katy Perry Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
  21. ^ "Katy Perry Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
  22. ^ "Katy Perry – E.T.". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
  23. ^ "Chart Highlights: Pop, Rock, Dance/Club Play Songs & More". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. February 14, 2011. Retrieved February 14, 2011.
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