Gaslighter (song) explained
| Gaslighter |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Dixie Chicks |
| Album: | Gaslighter |
| Genre: | Country |
| Label: | Columbia |
| Producer: | - Jack Antonoff
- Dixie Chicks
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| Prev Title: | The Neighbor |
| Prev Year: | 2007 |
| Next Title: | Julianna Calm Down |
| Next Year: | 2020 |
"Gaslighter" is a song recorded by American country music group Dixie Chicks from their eighth studio album of the same name. The song was written and produced by the group and Jack Antonoff.[1] [2] "Gaslighter" was the final release by the group before changing their name to "The Chicks" in June 2020.
Composition
The title of the song refers to gaslighting.[3] The song has been described as an "empowering",[4] "fiery",[1] and "scathing" anthem.[5]
Critical reception
Pitchfork awarded "Gaslighter" their "Best New Track" distinction, with Sam Sodomsky writing that it "merges the open-road optimism of their early records with the sharper power-pop" of their previous album many years earlier, Taking the Long Way.[6]
Music video
The song's music video was directed by Seanne Farmer,[1] and has been described as "a throwback to old school political propaganda".[7]
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Notes and References
- Dixie Chicks Burn It All Down With New Song 'Gaslighter'. Shaffer. Claire. 2020-03-04. Rolling Stone. 2020-03-04.
- You Definitely Need to Hear This New Dixie Chicks Song. Bernstein. Jonathan. 2020-03-04. Rolling Stone. 2020-03-04.
- News: Yahr. Emily. 2020-03-05. The Dixie Chicks release first new music in 14 years — a scathing anthem called 'Gaslighter'. en-US. Washington Post. 2020-11-17. 0190-8286.
- Web site: Dixie Chicks are back after 14 years with empowering 'Gaslighter' song, announce date for new album. Leimkuehler. Matthew. The Tennessean. 2020-03-04.
- News: The Dixie Chicks release first new music in 14 years — a scathing anthem called 'Gaslighter'. Emily . Yahr. Washington Post.
- Web site: "Gaslighter" by Dixie Chicks Review. Pitchfork. Sodomsky. Sam. March 4, 2020. March 5, 2020.
- Web site: The First Dixie Chicks Single in 14 Years Is a Prescient and Powerful Return. Kirkl. Justin. 2020-03-04. Esquire. 2020-03-04.
- Web site: Country Songs Top 40 Australian Airplay Chart.
- Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. March 16, 2020. March 14, 2020.
- Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2020. Billboard. January 2, 2013. December 3, 2020.
