Edging (song) explained

Edging
Cover:Blink-182 - Edging.png
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Blink-182
Album:One More Time...
Recorded:2022[1]
Genre:
Length:2:33
Label:Columbia
Producer:Travis Barker
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Prev Year:2020
Next Title:One More Time
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"Edging" (stylized in all caps) is a song recorded by American rock band Blink-182. Released on October 14, 2022, through Columbia Records, it is the band's first release following the return of founding guitarist and vocalist Tom DeLonge after a seven-year hiatus. It was written by DeLonge, bassist Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker, the latter of whom also produced the song.[2] "Edging" was released as the lead single to the band's ninth album, One More Time....[3]

Background

On producing the song, Barker offered: "I wanted to imagine as a listener what I wanted to experience and at the same time as a band member what we wanted to make and say and most importantly how it would sound production wise in 2022."[4] [5] Though the song's title refers to the sexual practice, the song's lyrics do not directly reference it.[6]

The band first announced the song with a promotional video announcing their reunion with DeLonge on October 11,[7] with further clips shared on TikTok.[8]

Composition

The song has been cited as being a pop-punk[9] and punk rock[10] [11] song by critics.

Music video

The song's music video was directed by Cole Bennett, and produced through his Lyrical Lemonade studio. In the clip, the band is seen playing the song in a run down carnival surrounded by people in rabbit costumes, who they then proceed to murder with throwing knives.[12] [13] Lyrical Lemonade released an alternate version of the video, featuring cameo appearances by Bennett himself and rapper Lil Tracy on October 19, 2022.[14]

Commercial performance

In the United States, "Edging" became the band's highest-charting single on the all-genre Hot 100 in eighteen years, posting at number 61. It also made its debut at number twelve on Billboard Alternative Airplay after just three days of tracking. It then went on to become the band's fourth and longest number one single in its history, spending 13 weeks on top of Alternative Airplay, where it also gave Blink-182 a top placement single in four different decades, tying them with Green Day and Red Hot Chili Peppers for the most ever by an artist.[15] [16] In addition, "Edging" became their biggest hit on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay, peaking at number two. The song also charted well outside the United States, including Canada, the UK, New Zealand, Australia, and Japan.[17]

Reception

The song received positive reviews from contemporary music critics. Jason Lipshutz at Billboard opined that the track "proves that DeLonge, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker still know how to get in a room and create tight, catchy, exceedingly sophomoric pop-punk; it's great to have them back."[18] Stereogum columnist Rachel Brodsky called the tune "fun, flippant, and satisfying as hell."[19] Lars Brandle from Billboard called it "straight-up Blink-182 material, hewn from misspent youth and with all the bluster, swagger and stop-on-a-dime detail that made the threesome one of the most popular alternative rock acts of its era."[20] Ellie Robinson from NME dubbed the "belting pop-punk anthem" an ode to the "dissolution of a relationship". Sam Roche from Guitar World characterized the tune as a "mid-tempo bouncy number loaded with Blink's tried-and-tested stylistic devices, including punchy powerchords, a stellar drum performance and a light-hearted tongue-in-cheek set of lyrics."[21] Jon Caramanica of The New York Times considered it sterile, writing, "It's familiar but uncanny, Botoxed tight but with none of the puerile joy that marked the group's breakout hits."[22]

Personnel

Blink-182

Other musicians

Production

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[25] 50
German Download Singles (Official German Charts)[26] 20
Ireland (IRMA)[27] 63
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[28] 18
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[29] 7
San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[30] 42

Year-end charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[31] 88
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[32] 4

Accolades

Organization! scope="col"
YearCategoryResult
MTV Video Music Awards2023Best Alternative[33]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Blink-182 Release "Edging," First New Song with Tom DeLonge in 10 Years. Pitchfork. 14 October 2022.
  2. Blink-182 Comes on Strong With New Single 'Edging' . . October 14, 2022 . October 14, 2022.
  3. Kaufman . Gil . September 18, 2023 . Blink-182 Reveal Track List, Release Date for One More Time... Album . September 18, 2023 . Billboard.
  4. Web site: Blink-182 Release "Edging," First New Song With Tom DeLonge in 10 Years . . October 14, 2022 . October 14, 2022.
  5. Greene . Andy. Hear Blink-182's Reunion Song 'Edging' . . October 14, 2022 . October 14, 2022.
  6. Web site: Robinson . Ellie . Blink-182 welcome Tom DeLonge back with anthemic new single 'Edging' . . October 14, 2022 . October 14, 2022.
  7. Kaufman . Gil . Blink-182 Reuniting Classic Lineup With Tom DeLonge For 2023 World Tour, New Single . . October 11, 2022 . October 14, 2022.
  8. Web site: blink-182 join TikTok and preview new single Edging . . October 11, 2022 . October 14, 2022.
  9. News: Graye . Megan . 'Blink-182 is back baby': Fans overjoyed with new 'Edging' single . . October 14, 2022 . October 14, 2022.
  10. Web site: Blink-182 Release New Single Edging. Stereoboard. Laura. Johnson. October 14, 2022. November 27, 2022. It finds the trio delivering the singalong punk-rock they're known for with dark lyrics that belie their upbeat delivery..
  11. Web site: blink-182, "Edging" Track Review. The Musical Hype. Brent. Faulkner. October 17, 2022. November 27, 2022. The music matches the lyrics – it’s bright and boisterous, which is the perfect fuel for that punk-rock fire!.
  12. Web site: Blink-182 Take To A Bunny-Infested Carnival For Their 'Edging' Video . . October 14, 2022 . October 15, 2022.
  13. Cuby . Michael . Blink-182's "Edging" Is The Band Back In Its Groove . . October 11, 2022 . October 15, 2022.
  14. Brandle . Lars . Blink-182 Team With Cole Bennett, Get to Work on Oversize Bunnies In 'Edging' Video: Watch . . October 19, 2022 . October 21, 2022.
  15. Rutherford . Kevin. Blink-182's 'Edging' Completes Blistering Climb to No. 1 on Alternative Airplay . Billboard . November 2, 2022 . November 3, 2022.
  16. Cantor . Brian. Blink-182's "EDGING" Reaches 10th Week As Alternative Radio's #1 Song . Headline Planet . January 9, 2023 . January 9, 2023.
  17. Web site: Rogers . Jack . October 21, 2022 . blink-182 Achieve First UK Top 40 Track In 17 Years With 'Edging' . October 21, 2022 . Rock Sound.
  18. Lipshutz . Jason . First Stream: New Music From Lil Baby, Blink-182, The 1975 and More . Billboard . October 14, 2022 . October 15, 2022.
  19. Web site: Brodsky . Rachel . Blink-182 Share New Song "Edging": Listen . . October 14, 2022 . October 14, 2022.
  20. Brandle . Lars. Blink-182 Drops 'Edging,' First New Cut With Tom DeLonge In a Decade . Billboard . October 14, 2022 . October 14, 2022.
  21. Web site: Roche . Sam . Blink-182 release Edging, their first new song with Tom DeLonge in 10 years . . October 14, 2022 . October 14, 2022.
  22. Web site: Caramanica . Jon . Queen's Unearthed Lament, and 6 More New Songs. . October 14, 2022 . October 17, 2022.
  23. Web site: BMI | Songview Search.
  24. Web site: BMI | Songview Search.
  25. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. October 24, 2022. October 21, 2022.
  26. Web site: Deutsche Download Singles Charts Category: Single . Deutsche Download Singles Charts . October 25, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221025191624/https://www.mtv.de/info/b45gik/download-charts-single . October 25, 2022.
  27. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. October 22, 2022.
  28. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Overseas: October 26, 2022. ja. Billboard Japan. October 26, 2022.
  29. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. October 24, 2022. October 22, 2022.
  30. Web site: Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 17/12/2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221217221803/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/radio/radio-san-marino/top-50-ascoltare . 2022-12-17 . it . . 17 December 2022 . 28 July 2024.
  31. Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. December 9, 2023.
  32. Rock & Alternative Airplay Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. December 9, 2023.
  33. Grein . Paul . August 8, 2023 . Taylor Swift Is Top Nominee for 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (Complete List) . Billboard . August 10, 2023.