Blender (song) explained

Blender
Type:single
Artist:5 Seconds of Summer
Album:5SOS5
Length:2:27
Label:BMG
Producer:Thomas
Prev Title:Me Myself & I
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Older
Next Year:2022

"Blender" is a song by Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer. It was released on 13 July 2022 as the fourth single from their fifth studio album 5SOS5.

Background and composition

"Blender" was written by members of the band, Jacob Torrey and Peter Thomas while production was also handled by Thomas.[1] The track runs at 162 BPM and is in the key of G-sharp major.[2] Hemmings' range in the song spans from the notes Bb3 to Eb6.[3] The song contains the theme of "emotional damage" and has been described as an anthemic pop rock track.

Along with the songs arrival, the group also released a retro arcade game titled, "BLENDER BRUTALITY" which is a pac-man style game where fans grab all the items and escape the blenders.[4] Additionally, the band created a page on their official website entitled, "Emotional Blender" where fans can anonymously submit messages about how they were feeling.[5]

Critical reception

"Blender" was met with generally positive reviews by music critics. Grace Powers of Music Daily called the track a "quick pace" song with a catchy chorus. She also stated, "Its blunt and honest songwriting mixed with punchy drums and guitar makes me even more excited to see what's in store on 5SOS5.[4] Stephen Ackroyd of Readdork called the "Blender" a "bubbly pop bop."[6]

Music video

A music video for "Blender" premiered on 27 July 2022 and was directed by Ryan Fleming.[7]

Personnel

Credits for "Blender" adapted from AllMusic.[8]

Musicians

Additional musicians

Production

Notes and References

  1. 5 Seconds Of Summer Catch Feels In New Single, Blender. Spin. Marisa Whitaker. 13 July 2022. 30 December 2022.
  2. Web site: Key and BPM of Blender by 5 Seconds of Summer. Musicstax.com. 13 July 2022. 8 April 2023.
  3. Web site: 5 Seconds of Summer "Blender" Sheet Music. musicnotes.com. 8 April 2023.
  4. Web site: 5 Seconds of Summer Release New Single Blender. Grace Powers. 18 July 2022. 30 December 2022.
  5. Web site: 5 Seconds of Summer - Emotional Blender. 5sos.com. 8 April 2023.
  6. Web site: 5 Seconds of Summer drop new track, Blender – listen. Stephen Ackroyd. 13 July 2022. 8 April 2023.
  7. 1552326335309254656. Michael5SOS. BLENDER IS HERE… directed by the hero @ryanmfleming. 27 July 2022.
  8. Web site: Blender - 5SOS Credits. AllMusic. 30 December 2022.
  9. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 25 July 2022. 30 December 2022.