Flames (Mod Sun song) explained

Flames
Cover:Mod Sun - Flames (feat. Avril Lavigne).jpg
Type:single
Artist:Mod Sun featuring Avril Lavigne
Album:Internet Killed the Rockstar
Recorded:2020
Genre:
Length:2:31
Label:Big Noise
Producer:John Feldmann
Chronology:Mod Sun
Prev Title:Bones
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Heavy
Next Year:2021

"Flames" is a song by American singer Mod Sun featuring Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne. The song was released by Big Noise on January 8, 2021, as the third single from Mod Sun's fourth studio album Internet Killed the Rockstar. The song was written by Mod Sun, Lavigne and John Feldmann, and produced by the latter.

Background and release

In December 2020, Lavigne confirmed she was recording music with Mod Sun along with producers John Feldmann, Travis Barker and Machine Gun Kelly.[5] Mod Sun also declared in December 2020 that his upcoming fourth studio album will include one collaboration with another singer.[6] In January 2021, the featured artist was revealed to be Lavigne.[7]

"Flames" was announced on January 1, 2021 when Mod Sun and Lavigne posted the pre-save link together with the single's cover on Instagram and Twitter.[8] [9] "Flames" was released for digital download and streaming on January 8, 2021 through Big Noise.[10]

"Flames" was Mod Sun's fastest growing single on streaming platforms, garnering over 1 million plays on Spotify in its third day on the platform. The singer stated this was a highlight for his career and thanked Lavigne for believing in his work.[11] The song became a moderate hit on rock and alternative radio.

On April 16, 2021, an acoustic version of the song was released,[12] which had a music video released on April 23.[13]

Music video

Mod Sun and Avril Lavigne confirmed that they were making a new music video for "Flames" through their social media posts and comments in response to fans. It was also confirmed through Instagram stories and comments that the video was shot on January 13, 2021.[14] On January 20 it was announced that the music video would be released on January 22, 2021.[15] [16]

Critical reception

"Flames" was met with generally positive reviews upon its release from music critics. Tamara Bay of Wall of Sound wrote that the song is "an emo pop jam which sees Avril and Mod Sun's vocals ebb and flow together like two peas in a pod".[1] Music Feeds Laura English praised the song calling it "a catchy bop that mashes pop sensibilities with emo AF lyrics and vocals".[17] Writing for Stereo Board, Laura Johnson labeled the song "a pop-punk ballad that deals heavily in fire imagery and an earworm chorus". Rachel Dowd of Alternative Press praised the song by saying that it "opens up with Lavigne and a haunting piano before heavy rock guitars and percussion kick in along with Mod Sun's distinct vocals.[4] Idolators Mike Wass called the song a "power-punk anthem, which contains massive pop hooks.[18] Entertainment Weekly placed the song on its "Friday Five" list which lists the five best songs released in that week according to its editors.[19]

Charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Canada (Hot Canadian Digital Songs)[20] 50
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[21] 40

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatsVersionLabel
VariousJanuary 8, 2021OriginalBig Noise[22]
April 16, 2021Acoustic

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bay. Tamara. January 8, 2021. Avril Lavigne Returns with Mod Sun in New Song "Flames" . Wall of Sound . January 8, 2021 . The track is an emo pop jam which sees Avril and Mod Sun's vocals ebb and flow together like two peas in a pod.
  2. Web site: Johnson . Laura . January 8, 2021 . Mod Sun Drops New Single Flames Featuring Avril Lavigne . stereoboard . January 8, 2021 . Flames is a pop-punk ballad that deals heavily in fire imagery and an earworm chorus..
  3. Web site: internet killed the rockstar review. 14 February 2021 .
  4. Web site: Dowd. Rachel. January 8, 2021 . Hear Avril Lavigne's and Mod Sun's Powerful Punk Rock Anthem "Flames". Alternative Press . January 8, 2021 . After weeks of teasing, Avril Lavigne and MOD SUN‘s powerful punk rock anthem "Flames" is finally here..
  5. Web site: December 22, 2020. Avril Lavigne is hard at work in the studio working on her next album . January 4, 2021. The List.
  6. Web site: Wass. Mike. December 12, 2020. Avril Lavigne Is Working On New Music With MOD SUN . January 2, 2021. Idolator.
  7. Web site: Carter. Emily. January 4, 2021. Avril Lavigne announces new single following studio sessions with Machine Gun Kelly. January 4, 2021. Kerrang!.
  8. Web site: "Flames" with @modsun featuring me January 8th pre save now . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CJg9_XtFZPM . 2021-12-24 . registration. Instagram. 1 January 2021. 1 January 2021.
  9. Web site: Wass. Mike. January 1, 2021. Avril Lavigne & Mod Sun Team Up For "Flames" . January 4, 2021. Idolator.
  10. Web site: Dowd. Rachel. January 4, 2021. Avril Lavigne & Mod Sun Confirm New Collab "Flames" . January 4, 2021. Alternative Press.
  11. Web site: "FLAMES" is officially the fastest growing song I've ever released....THANK YOU! . Twitter . 10 January 2021 . January 11, 2021.
  12. Web site: ROGERS . JACK . LISTEN: MOD SUN AND AVRIL LAVIGNE'S BEAUTIFUL STRIPPED-BACK VERSION OF 'FLAMES' . . 17 April 2021 . 20 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210420231022/https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/listen-mod-sun-and-avril-lavignes-beautiful-stripped-back-version-of-flames . dead .
  13. Web site: White . Logan . Mod Sun And Avril Lavigne Release Acoustic Video For "Flames" . 23 April 2021 . 24 April 2021.
  14. Web site: Na na na .. ❤️ . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CJ9wNTBFUOp . 2021-12-24 . registration. Instagram . 12 January 2021 . 13 January 2021.
  15. Web site: "Flames" music video out Friday . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CKR4P88FGsm . 2021-12-24 . registration. Instagram . 20 January 2021 . 20 January 2021.
  16. Web site: ""FLAMES" music video drops Friday.... Y'all ready for this? . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CKR2UzgA4C9 . 2021-12-24 . registration. Instagram . 20 January 2021 . 20 January 2021.
  17. Web site: English . Lauren. January 8, 2021 . Listen To Avril Lavigne's Collab With MOD SUN "Flames" . musicfeeds . January 8, 2021 . "Flames" is a catchy bop that mashes pop sensibilities with emo AF lyrics and vocals..
  18. Web site: Wass. Mike. January 8, 2021. MOD SUN & Avril Lavigne Link For Power Punk Anthem "Flames" . January 9, 2021. Idolator.
  19. Web site: Jones. Marcus. January 8, 2021. Friday Five: Duran Duran's Bowie tribute, Zayn's bedroom vibes, and more . January 9, 2021. Entertainment Weekly.
  20. Mod Sun Chart History (Hot Canadian Digital Songs Sales) . Billboard . February 2, 2021.
  21. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. January 18, 2021. January 16, 2021.
  22. Web site: Flames (feat. Avril Lavigne) - Single by Mod Sun. Apple Music. January 7, 2021. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210107114334/https://music.apple.com/nz/album/flames-feat-avril-lavigne-single/1545418595. January 7, 2021.

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