Attention Attention (song) explained

Attention Attention
Type:single
Artist:Shinedown
Album:Attention Attention
Recorded:2017–2018
Label:Atlantic
Producer:Eric Bass
Prev Title:Monsters
Prev Year:2019
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Next Year:2020

"Attention Attention" is a song by American rock band Shinedown. It was the fourth and final single off of their sixth studio album Attention Attention. It reached the top of the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart in January 2020.[1] It also reached number 30 on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart in January 2020.[2]

Background

The song was released on September 24, 2019, as the fourth single from the band's sixth studio album, Attention Attention.[3] [4] An accompanying music video was released on the same day.[3] [4]

Themes and composition

Attention Attention is a concept album,[5] that, from beginning to end of the album, "charts the life of an individual protagonist from excruciating lows to searing highs", with the track appearing in the first half of the album.[6] While discussing the track Smith stated:

The song has rap-styled verses along with a melodic chorus.[7] [8]

Personnel

Adapted from the album's liner notes.[9]

Shinedown

Additional personnel

Charts

Chart (2020)Peak
position
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)1
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)30

Notes and References

  1. Shinedown Chart History: Mainstream Rock Tracks. Billboard. October 21, 2020.
  2. Shinedown Chart History: Hot Rock & Alternative Songs. Billboard. October 21, 2020.
  3. Web site: Joe DiVita. Shinedown Demand 'Attention Attention' In New Music Viedo. Loudwire. September 24, 2019. October 21, 2020.
  4. Web site: Shinedown To Film Videos For All Songs On 'Attention Attention'. July 2, 2019. Blabbermouth.net. October 21, 2020.
  5. Shinedown Announces New Album 'Attention Attention,' Releases Single 'Devil': Video Premiere. Billboard. October 21, 2020.
  6. Web site: Shinedown's Attention Attention: a track-by-track guide by Brent Smith. Fraser Lewry2018-05-07T14:45:17 126Z Classic. Rock. Classic Rock Magazine. 7 May 2018 . October 21, 2020.
  7. Web site: Wes. Derby. Album Review: Shinedown – Attention Attention. Metalnation. April 28, 2018. October 21, 2020.
  8. Web site: Naomi. Sanders. Album Review: Shinedown – Attention Attention. April 27, 2018. October 21, 2020.
  9. Attention Attention. Shinedown. Atlantic. 2018. booklet. 2-567367.