Electric Love (song) explained

Electric Love
Cover:	Electric_Love_single_cover.png
Type:	single
Artist:	Børns
Album:	Dopamine
Released:	November 10, 2014^[1]
Genre:	Glam rock
Length:	3:38
Label:	Geffen Interscope
Producer:	Tommy English
Next Title:	10,000 Emerald Pools
Next Year:	2015

"Electric Love" is the debut single by American singer and songwriter Børns. The song was originally recorded by Børns for his second extended play, Candy, where it appears as the first track, and later appeared as the third track on his debut studio album, Dopamine. On February 26, 2017, the song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Release

"Electric Love" was originally released on November 10, 2014, on Børns' second EP, Candy.^[1] The song was re-released as the third track of Børns' debut album, Dopamine.^[2]

On May 6, 2015, a music video for "Electric Love" was uploaded on Børns' Vevo channel on YouTube. The video features Børns singing the song and playing the guitar, as well as numerous female dancers and ecstatic colorful animations.

Reception

"Electric Love" has been well received by both critics and audiences. NPR referred to the song as viral.^[3] The Guardians Kate Hutchinson praised the track's blend of glam rock and "high-intensity sound."^[4] Neil Z. Yeung of AllMusic dubbed the song a "Gary Glitter stomper" and the "alt-radio hit of summer 2015."^[5] Spins Brennan Carley described the song as a "crisp, beachside pop anthem."^[6]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2020)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[7]	52
Global 200 (Billboard)^[8]	97
Lithuania (AGATA)^[9]	68
Netherlands Single Tip (MegaCharts)^[10]	1
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)^[11]	4

Year-end charts

Chart (2015)	Position
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)^[12]	49
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)^[13]	47

Notes and References

1. Web site: Candy - EP by Børns. iTunes. 10 November 2014. June 8, 2016.
2. Web site: Dopamine by BØRNS. iTunes. 16 October 2015. June 8, 2016.
3. Web site: 'It Bathes The Pleasure Centers': BORNS Channels 'Dopamine'. NPR. October 19, 2015. June 8, 2016.
4. Web site: Børns: Dopamine review – emphatic retro-futurism turns tepid. Kate. Hutchinson. The Guardian. October 22, 2015. June 8, 2016.
5. Web site: Dopamine - Børns. AllMusic. Neil Z.. Yeung. June 8, 2016.
6. Web site: Børns Puts Finishing Touches on Fantastical Debut Album. Spin. Brennan. Carley. July 29, 2015. June 8, 2016.
7. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 7 September 2020. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1592. September 7, 2020.
8. Billboard Global 200 Chart . Billboard . September 19, 2020.
9. Web site: 2020 35-os savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100) - Agata. lt. AGATA. July 21, 2023.
10. Web site: Netherlands Single Tip Chart. Mega Charts. September 5, 2020. September 4, 2020.
11. Web site: Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 35, 2020. sv. Sverigetopplistan. April 11, 2021.
12. Alternative Songs: Year End 2015 . . December 31, 2017.
13. Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2015. Billboard. May 25, 2020.
14. Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2016. Billboard. May 25, 2020.