Quitter (song) explained
| Quitter |
| Cover: | Quitter CW.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Cameron Whitcomb |
| Ep: | Quitter |
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| Length: | 2:41 (song)
16:00 (EP) |
| Label: | Atlantic |
| Producer: |
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| Chronology: | Cameron Whitcomb |
"Quitter" is a song recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Cameron Whitcomb. He wrote the track with Nolan Sipe, Ben Cottrill, and David Scaheman, the latter of whom produced the track.[1] The song is the title track and lead single off Whitcomb's 2024 extended play Quitter, released via Atlantic Records.[2]
Background
In writing the song, Whitcomb took inspiration from his own personal experience overcoming addiction.[3]
Critical reception
Rosie Long Decter of Billboard Canada described "Quitter" as "anthemic folk track in the mould of Noah Kahan", noting a "a kick-clap beat" and Whitcomb's "growling vocal".[4] Alli Patton of Holler favourably spoke of the song, noting "sharp strums and a shuddering kick drum", as well as "a torrent of rhythm and steel. She described this as "an exciting and triumphant arrangement" which "feeds its message of recovery and resilience".[5]
Track listings
Digital download – single[6]
- "Quitter" – 2:41
Digital download – EP[7]
- "Love Myself" – 3:09
- "By My Own Hand" – 2:52
- "Wreckage" – 3:47
- "Flower Tattoos" – 3:47
- "Quitter" – 2:41
Chart performance
The song marked Whitcomb's first entry on the all-genre national Canadian Hot 100 chart.[4]
Notes and References
- Web site: Quitter - Single by Cameron Whitcomb. Spotify. July 26, 2024. November 14, 2024. Cameron Whitcomb under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation.
- Web site: Cameron Whitcomb Announce Quitter EP With 'Love Myself'. September 7, 2024. AntiMusic. November 15, 2024.
- Web site: Cameron Whitcomb Returns With "Quitter". July 26, 2024. That Eric Alper. Eric. Alper. November 15, 2024.
- B.C. Singer Cameron Whitcomb Debuts on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 with 'Quitter'. Billboard Canada. Rosie. Long Decter. October 22, 2024. November 14, 2024. }
- Web site: 'Quitter' by Cameron Whitcomb - Lyrics & Meaning. Holler. November 1, 2024. Alli. Patton. November 15, 2024.
- Web site: Quitter - Single by Cameron Whitcomb. Apple Music (Canada). Cameron Whitcomb under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation. July 25, 2024. November 15, 2024.
- Web site: Quitter - EP by Cameron Whitcomb. Apple Music (Canada). Cameron Whitcomb under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation. September 27, 2024. November 15, 2024.
- Web site: Countrytown Hot 50 – 2024, Week 44. Countrytown. November 13, 2024.
- Canadian Hot 100 chart for November 23, 2024. Billboard. November 19, 2024.
- Web site: Canada Active Rock airplay chart for November 25, 2024. Pollstar. November 26, 2024.
- Canada Country chart for December 2, 2024. Pollstar. December 3, 2024.
- Web site: Canada Top 40 airplay chart for December 2, 2024. Pollstar. December 3, 2024.
