| Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin) | |
| Cover: | Samurai_Cop_DMB.jpeg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Dave Matthews Band |
| Album: | Come Tomorrow |
| Released: | May 10, 2018 |
| Length: | 4:22 |
| Label: | RCA |
| Prev Title: | If Only |
| Prev Year: | 2012 |
| Next Title: | That Girl is You |
| Next Year: | 2018 |
"Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin)" is a song by American band Dave Matthews Band. It was released on May 10, 2018 as the lead single from their ninth studio album Come Tomorrow (2018). The song has been played by the band live since May 2016.[1]
"Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin)" was most successful on alternative adult contemporary radio, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard AAA chart. It was also a moderate hit on rock and alternative radio, peaking at number 18 on the US Hot Rock and Alternative Songs chart.[2]
"Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin)" received positive reviews from critics. Rolling Stone likened the track to the work of U2 and highlighted Carter Beauford's drumming and Tim Reynolds' guitar solo.[3]
| Peak position | ||
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard) | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| US Adult Alternative Airplay (Billboard) | 5 |