Draft:Knock Yourself Out XD
| "Knock Yourself Out XD" | ||||
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| Single by Porter Robinson | ||||
| from the album Smile! :D | ||||
| Released | April 24, 2024 | |||
| Length | 2:48 | |||
| Label | Mom + Pop | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Porter Robinson | |||
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"Knock Yourself Out XD" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American musician Porter Robinson. It was released on April 24, 2024, through Mom + Pop as the second single from his third studio album, Smile! :D. It was accompanied by a music video.
Composition and reception
[edit]Alex Rigotti of NME said that "Knock Yourself Out XD" shows Robinson going towards a pop direction, as he sings: "I'm everything you talk about / Why should you keep letting yourself be let down? / If I'm еverything you talk about / I'm in the mirror, baby, let it all out / Knock yoursеlf out".[1] Rigotti called it "euphoric".[1] Robin Murray of Clash described the song as "a pop trailblazer, a rock of future-facing production and incredible energy."[2]
Anna Gaca of Pitchfork reviewed it positively. She appreciated the satirical and tongue-in-cheek approach Robinson takes towards celebrity-worship culture, highlighting his irreverent and humorous treatment of being a celebrity. The reviewer praised the catchy melody and clever lyrics, framing the song as an enjoyable critique of both celebrity status and fan expectations.[3] The Independent reviewer Carla Feric also commented on the tongue-in-cheek nature of the lyrics, adding that she found the single to be "fun" and "adding brightness" to Smile! :D.[4] Dan Harrison of Dork concurred, writing that the song "encapsulates the [Smile! :D]s ability to be both deeply introspective and unabashedly fun".[5]
The video was directed by Uncanny and creatively directed by Bradley & Pablo.[6] Murray described the video as "some wicked visuals".[2]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[7] | 39 |
Release history
[edit]| Version | Region | Date | Format(s) | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original | Worldwide | April 24, 2024 | Mom + Pop |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Rigotti, Alex (April 24, 2024). "Porter Robinson announces new album Smile! :D with euphoric single 'Knock Yourself Out XD'". NME. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Murray, Robin (April 25, 2024). "Porter Robinson Announces New Album Smile! :D". Clash. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Gaca, Anna (April 26, 2024). "Porter Robinson: 'Knock Yourself Out XD'". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "Blur reflect on bucket list Wembley Stadium gig in their latest concert album". The Independent. July 24, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ Harrison, Dan (July 26, 2024). "Porter Robinson – Smile! :D". Dork. Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ Harrison, Dan (April 25, 2024). "Porter Robinson has revealed his third studio album, Smile! :D". Dork. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ "Porter Robinson Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
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