Bad Decisions (The Strokes song) explained

Bad Decisions
Cover:	The Strokes - Bad Decisions.png
Type:	single
Artist:	The Strokes
Album:	The New Abnormal
Released:	February 18, 2020
Studio:	Shangri-La (Malibu, California)
Length:	4:53
Label:	RCA Cult
Composer:	Julian Casablancas Nikolai Fraiture Albert Hammond Jr. Billy Idol Tony James Fabrizio Moretti Nick Valensi
Lyricist:	Julian Casablancas
Producer:	Rick Rubin
Prev Title:	At the Door
Prev Year:	2020
Next Title:	Brooklyn Bridge to Chorus
Next Year:	2020

"Bad Decisions" is a song by American rock band The Strokes, released on February 18, 2020, as the second single from their sixth studio album, The New Abnormal (2020).^[1] An accompanying music video was released on the same day.^[2] It incorporates elements of the song "Dancing with Myself" by British punk/new wave musician Billy Idol, who is credited as a co-writer along with his former band member Tony James.

The artwork for the song is Café Kiss by Ron Hicks.

Live performances

On October 31, 2020, the band performed "Bad Decisions" on Saturday Night Live.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Personnel

Adapted from the Strokes' official YouTube channel.

The Strokes

• Julian Casablancas – vocal, lyricist, composer
• Nikolai Fraiture – bass guitar, composer
• Albert Hammond Jr. – guitar, composer
• Nick Valensi – guitar, composer
• Fabrizio Moretti – drums, composer

Additional Personnel

• Billy Idol – composer
• Tony James – composer
• Jason Lader – engineer, mixing engineer
• Pete Min – engineer
• Rob Bisel – assistant engineer
• Dylan Neustadter – assistant engineer
• Kevin Smith – assistant engineer
• Stephen Marcussen – mastering engineer
• Stewart Whitmore – mastering engineer
• Rick Rubin – producer

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2020)	Position
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)^[6]	55
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)^[7]	16

Notes and References

1. Web site: Listen to the Strokes' New Song "Bad Decisions" . . February 18, 2020 . February 18, 2020 . Bloom, Madison . Torres, Eric.
2. Web site: The Strokes – "Bad Decisions". Stereogum. February 18, 2020.
3. Kreps . Daniel . See the Strokes Perform 'The Adults Are Talking,' 'Bad Decisions' on 'SNL' . Rolling Stone . November 1, 2020 . November 1, 2020.
4. Web site: Yoo . Noah . Watch the Strokes Perform "The Adults Are Talking" and "Bad Decisions" on SNL . Pitchfork . Conde Nast . November 1, 2020 . November 1, 2020.
5. Web site: Nattress . Katrina . Watch the Strokes Perform Songs Off The New Abnormal on SNL . Yahoo! . November 1, 2020 . November 1, 2020.
6. Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2020. Billboard. December 5, 2020.
7. Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2020 . Billboard . December 7, 2020.