Get 'Em Up (Nickelback song) explained

Get 'Em Up
Type:single
Artist:Nickelback
Album:No Fixed Address
Released:May 5, 2015
Recorded:2014
Length:3:53
Label:Republic
Producer:
  • Nickelback
  • Chris Baseford
Prev Title:Satellite
Prev Year:2015
Next Title:Dirty Laundry
Next Year:2016

"Get 'Em Up" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback released as the seventh single, and third rock single, from their eighth studio album, "No Fixed Address" (2014) on May 5, 2015.[1] It is the only track on the album written solely by lead vocalist Chad Kroeger. The song was initially released digitally as a promotional single on November 4, 2014.[2]

Critical reception

Jeremy Thomas of 411 Mania complimented the band's use of humour in the song, writing that the track "has the same feel as "Animals," one of their better tracks, and that allows it to stand out."[3] Mikael Wood of Los Angeles Times similarly wrote that "Get 'Em Up" is one of two tracks on the album that "show off Kroeger's flair for dialogue," which he added is "as funny and specific as high-level sitcom writing."[4] Kerrang! described the track as "the best song about erectile dysfunction (we think) ever written."[5]

Music video

The music video was directed by Nigel Dick and was released on June 25, 2015.[6] It features a bank robbery gone wrong, with the main character portrayed as an antihero.[7] The video's story is continued in the music video for "Satellite", released the same day.[8]

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
WorldwideNovember 4, 2014Digital download
United StatesMay 5, 2015Rock radioRepublic

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nickelback "Get 'Em Up". Republic Playbook. Republic Records. February 8, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20150505055533/http://www.republicplaybook.com/track/nickelback-get-em-up/. May 5, 2015.
  2. Web site: Get 'Em Up - Nickelback Release Info. AllMusic. All Media Network. February 8, 2017.
  3. News: Thomas. Jeremy. Nickelback - No Fixed Address Review. February 8, 2017. 411 Mania. November 18, 2014.
  4. News: Wood. Mikael. Nickelback's 'No Fixed Address': Is anyone really listening?. February 8, 2017. Los Angeles Times. November 21, 2014.
  5. Web site: Reviews for No Fixed Address by Nickelback. Metacritic. Kerrang!. February 8, 2017.
  6. Web site: Vevo Premieres // Nickelback Has 2 New Music Video 4 U. Republic Records. February 8, 2017. June 25, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20170211080034/http://www.republicrecords.com/vevo-premieres-nickelback-has-2-new-music-video-4-u/#.WJu9RPkrLIU. February 11, 2017. dead.
  7. Web site: NICKELBACK Auf Abwegen: Seht hier die Musik-Videos zu "Get 'Em Up" und "Satellite" von Nickelback. Universal Music Group Germany. February 8, 2017. German. July 2, 2015.
  8. News: Nickelback Releases "Get 'Em Up" Video. February 8, 2017. ABC News Radio. Disney–ABC Television Group. June 25, 2015.