| All My Friends | |
| Cover: | All My Friends Owl City.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Owl City |
| Album: | Cinematic |
| Released: | November 3, 2017 |
| Studio: | Sky Harbor Studios |
| Length: | 3:25 |
| Producer: | Young |
| Prev Title: | Not All Heroes Wear Capes |
| Prev Year: | 2017 |
| Next Title: | Lucid Dream |
| Next Year: | 2018 |
"All My Friends" is a song by American electronica act Owl City. It was released on November 3, 2017, as the second single from his sixth studio album, Cinematic.[1]
On November 1, 2017, Owl City announced the release date for his sixth studio album, Cinematic.[2] Along with this announcement, he would release three separate Reels with "All My Friends" being released on November 3, as the lead single from his EP, Reel 1.[1] An alternative version of the song was released on the album with Breanne Düren on vocals.
"All My Friends" was written and produced by Adam Young. The song builds from acoustic guitars that is "accompanied by a friendly gang vocal into a stadium-size chant,"[3] as well as some rapping.[4] Young stated that the song is about, "those rare friendships that you never forget."[3]
"All My Friends" was met with mixed reviews from music critics. In a review of Cinematic for Jesus Freak Hideout, writer Christopher Smith stated that the track was a significant set back for the album.[5] However, Tony Cummings of Cross Rhythms compared the track to Ed Sheeran for its "structure and sound."[6] Lauren Carlton of The Columbia Chronicle remarked, "'All My Friends,' is a feel-good anthem with a guitar and simple drum beat."[7]
The music video for "All My Friends" was released on November 13, 2017, and was directed by Max Haben.[8]
| Date | Format | Label | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | November 3, 2017 | Digital download | Sky Harbor | [10] |