Love Drunk
| Love Drunk | ||||
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| Released | September 7, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2008; New York City, New York and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |||
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| Length | 43:09 | |||
| Label | Columbia, Red Ink | |||
| Producer | Brian Howes | |||
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| Singles from Love Drunk | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AbsolutePunk | (67%)[2] |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Alternative Press | [4] |
| Billboard | (73/100)[5] |
| Blogcritics | (favorable)[6] |
| Melodic | [7] |
| Sputnikmusic |  [8] |
Love Drunk is the second studio album by American pop rock band Boys Like Girls. The album was recorded in New York City and Vancouver because there are "two different producers/production teams, two different environments, and two different styles of inspiration" stated by the band's frontman Martin Johnson. The album peaked at #8 on Billboard 200, making it the biggest hit for the band. Its lead single, titled "Love Drunk" was released on July 7, 2009 shortly followed by "She's Got a Boyfriend Now", "Two Is Better Than One" (featuring Taylor Swift) and "Heart Heart Heartbreak". This is the last album to feature bassist Bryan Donahue before his departure in 2011.
Development and release
On May 20, the band posted a street team announcement about "participating in various online and street promotions to help BLG get the word out about the new album."[9] On June 18, Love Drunk was announced for release in September.[10] On June 25, 2009 at around 10:15AM, the band streamed "Love Drunk" on their MySpace site. "Love Drunk" was released as a single on July 6. In the same month, the band went on tour with Never Shout Never and the Ready Set.[10] On the radio show Kidd Kraddick in the Morning, an acoustic version of "Two Is Better Than One" was premiered. "Heart Heart Heartbreak" was released on the band's PureVolume on August 17, as a result of reaching 250,000 fans on their Facebook.[11] A 30-second preview of every song on the album was subsequently uploaded to YouTube, and then began officially streaming on their MySpace.[12] Love Drunk was released on September 8 through major label Columbia Records.[10] A deluxe edition of Love Drunk was released through iTunes exclusively from October 2–4.[citation needed]
The album peaked at #8 on the Billboard 200 in its first week of release. News of an official Mark Hoppus remix of "Love Drunk" spread and it was confirmed as an exclusive track of the Love Drunk deluxe edition album. An exclusive Sean Kingston remix of "Love Drunk" was then confirmed on November 12 to be released on the iTunes Store as part of the Love Drunk EP, including acoustic versions of both "Love Drunk" and "She's Got a Boyfriend Now". The EP became available to purchase on January 5, 2010.
Singles
"Love Drunk" is the title track and lead single of the album. It was released to iTunes on June 30, 2009 and sent to mainstream radio on July 6, 2009.[13] The music video features Ashley Tisdale.
"She's Got a Boyfriend Now" was released as a digital single on September 15, 2009.[14]
"Two Is Better Than One" is a collaboration with Taylor Swift and the official second single from Love Drunk. The single was released for airplay on October 19, 2009.[15]
"Heart Heart Heartbreak" is the album's third single. The song was officially sent to U.S. radio on April 13, 2010.[16][13]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Martin Johnson
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heart Heart Heartbreak" | Johnson, Sam Hollander, Dave Katz | 3:24 |
| 2. | "Love Drunk" | Hans Zimmer & John Powell & Yoo Jae Hyang | 3:46 |
| 3. | "She's Got a Boyfriend Now" | Johnson, Hollander, Katz | 4:05 |
| 4. | "Two Is Better Than One" (featuring Taylor Swift) | Johnson | 4:02 |
| 5. | "Contagious" | Johnson, Brian Howes | 3:20 |
| 6. | "Real Thing" | Johnson, Hollander, Katz | 3:22 |
| 7. | "Someone like You" | Johnson | 4:01 |
| 8. | "The Shot Heard 'Round the World" | Johnson | 3:28 |
| 9. | "The First One" | Johnson, Howes | 4:01 |
| 10. | "Chemicals Collide" | Johnson, Hollander, Katz | 3:31 |
| 11. | "Go" | Johnson | 6:09 |
| Total length: | 43:09 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Love Drunk" (acoustic version) | 3:54 |
| 13. | "Love Drunk" (Mark Hoppus Remix) | 3:25 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Love Drunk" (acoustic version) | 3:54 |
| 13. | "Heart Heart Heartbreak" (acoustic version) | 3:34 |
| 14. | "Love Drunk" (Mark Hoppus Remix) | 3:25 |
| 15. | "Making of "Love Drunk"" (video) (pre-order only) | 1:55 |
Love Drunk EP
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Love Drunk" (album version) | 3:48 |
| 2. | "Love Drunk" (acoustic version) | 3:53 |
| 3. | "Love Drunk" (live acoustic @ LA) | 4:04 |
| 4. | "She's Got a Boyfriend Now" (acoustic version) | 4:25 |
| 5. | "Love Drunk" (Sean Kingston remix) | 3:45 |
Release history
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | September 7, 2009 |
| United States | September 8, 2009 |
| Mexico | September 14, 2009 |
| Brazil | March 20, 2010 |
| Germany | April 9, 2010 |
Chart performance
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 8 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Rock Albums | 1 |
| Canadian Albums Chart | 11 |
| UK Albums Chart | 110 |
References
- ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases | Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates". Allaccess.com. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
- ^ Gregory Robson. "Boys Like Girls – Love Drunk". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved 2009-09-01.
- ^ Tim Sendra. "Love Drunk > Boys Like Girls". All Music Guide. Retrieved 2009-09-08.
- ^ Scott Heisel. "FILE UNDER: BOYS WHO LIKE GIRLS WHO LIKE POP MADE BY BOYS". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on 2009-09-05. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Michael Menachem. "Love Drunk (2009) > Reviews". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ^ Zach Solomon-Beloin. "Music Review: Boys Like Girls – Love Drunk". Blogcritics. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
- ^ Winberg, Pär (December 1, 2009). "Boys Like Girls - Love Drunk". Melodic. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
- ^ Caleb McAlpine. "Boys Like Girls – Love Drunk". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
- ^ "Boys Like Girls need your promo experience". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. May 20, 2009. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Boys Like Girls reveal Love Drunk release date". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. June 18, 2009. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
- ^ "Purevolume • Boys Like Girls • Love Drunk, 2009". Archived from the original on 2009-08-22. Retrieved 2009-08-17.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Boys Like Girls To Release Love Drunk Sept. 8". FOX Business. August 18, 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-02. [dead link]
- ^ a b "Radio Industry". FMQB. Archived from the original on 23 July 2010. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ She's Got a Boyfriend Now Songfacts
- ^ "Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". FMQB. Archived from the original on 2010-10-28. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases | Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates". Allaccess.com. Retrieved 2012-02-29.