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"E.T."
Song

"E.T." is a song by American recording artist Katy Perry from her second mainstream studio album Teenage Dream. It was written by Katy Perry, Dr. Luke, Max Martin, and Ammo, and it was produced by the latter three. The song was released to iTunes as a part of a countdown for Teenage Dream, following "Not Like the Movies" and "Circle the Drain". It debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number forty-two[1]. Perry confirmed that "E.T." will be the fourth official single, to be released in February 2011.[2] The song won award Soul and Jazz Awards for Next Hit of 2011.

Background and release

Perry decided to let fans to assist her in selecting the fourth single from Teenage Dream 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. It is set to be released on 27 February 2011.[3][4][2]

Critical reception

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".[5] 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".[6] 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".[7] 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".[8] 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".[9] 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".[10] 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".[11] 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".[12] 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".[13] Drowned in Sound said that the song "sounds exactly like ‘All The Things She Said’ by T.A.T.u."[14]

Music video

The music video for "E.T." will be directed by Floria Sigismondi.[15]

Chart performance

Following the song's digital release, it deputed on the US and Canadian charts due to high digital downloads and peaked at number forty-two on the US Hot 100 and at number thirteen on the Canadian Hot 100.[16] It also debuted at 12 on the ARIA Charts and since climbed to 5 and it's her 4th consecutive Top 5 single from "Teenage Dream". Its peaking at number 1 on New Zealand Singles Chart, becoming her sixth number one single in this country, and her fourth number one from "Teenage Dream".[17]

Charts

Chart (2010–11) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[18] 5
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[19] 13
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[20] 1
US Billboard Hot 100[21] 42

Release history

List of release dates, record label and format details
Region Date Label
United Kingdom February 27, 2011[22] Capitol Records
United States March 1, 2011[23]

Personnel

Source:[24]

References

  1. ^ http://acharts.us/song/56768
  2. ^ a b "Katy Perry's 'California Gurls' is top selling digital song". EMI. emimusic.com. Retrieved 2011-01-08.
  3. ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1654096/katy-perry-asks-fans-via-twitter-help-pick-her-next-single.jhtml
  4. ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1654800/-katy-perrys-next-single-et.jhtml
  5. ^ Album review: Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream' | Pop & Hiss | Los Angeles Times
  6. ^ Teenage Dream - Katy Perry
  7. ^ BBC - Music - Review of Katy Perry - Teenage Dream
  8. ^ Teenage Dream | Music | EW.com
  9. ^ Katy Perry: Teenage Dream | Music Review | Slant Magazine
  10. ^ Katy Perry - Teenage Dream (staff review) | Sputnikmusic
  11. ^ Katy Perry, "Teenage Dream " | Billboard.com
  12. ^ Katy Perry: Teenage Dream < PopMatters
  13. ^ Now Magazine // Music // Katy Perry
  14. ^ Katy Perry - Teenage Dream / Releases / Releases // Drowned In Sound
  15. ^ "KATY PERRY visits Scotiabank Place on July 3" (Press release). Marketwire. January 19, 2011. Retrieved January 20, 2011.
  16. ^ Katy Perry - E.T. - Music Charts
  17. ^ http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart.asp
  18. ^ "Katy Perry – E.T.". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
  19. ^ "Katy Perry Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
  20. ^ "Katy Perry – E.T.". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
  21. ^ "Katy Perry Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
  22. ^ http://www.radio1.gr/music/forthcoming_uk_singles.htm
  23. ^ http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases
  24. ^ Teenage Dream (Media notes). Capitol Records. 2010. {{cite AV media notes}}: |format= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |artist= ignored (|others= suggested) (help)
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