Party Hard
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"Party Hard" is a song by Andrew W.K.
, first released as a single
in 2001 and included on his first album I Get Wet
. The song provided Andrew W.K. with his first mainstream hit, reaching number 14 of the UK Singles Charts upon release.
The UK single contained one previously released track ("Make Sex
"), one previously unreleased track ("Violent Life") and the video for "Party Hard". A promo single for this song was released to radio stations in the US in 2002. The promo single had the title song, the video for the song and a track titled "Andrew W.K.".
The song was included on the soundtrack for Pro Evolution 2010 football game. It can also be heard on Madden NFL 2003
. It is also used as the walk-on music for Professional Darts Corporation
darts player Steve Hine
.
It has been a popular internet meme for several years, and has spawned several videos.
.
Pitchfork Media
ranked the song #129 on its list of the Top 500 tracks of the 2000s. Reviewer Mark Richardson wrote: "Before Red Bull
and vodka
became fashionable and sports drink companies made the decade all about the pursuit of eXtreme energy, the movement already had its anthem."
Andrew W.K.
Andrew W.K. is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, entertainer, and motivational speaker. He is the host of the television series Destroy Build Destroy.-Early life & career:Andrew Wilkes-Krier was born in Stanford, California, and grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan...
, first released as a single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
in 2001 and included on his first album I Get Wet
I Get Wet
I Get Wet is the major-label debut album from solo artist Andrew W.K.. It is noted for its controversial artwork as well as its hit singles "Party Hard" and "She Is Beautiful".-Release history:...
. The song provided Andrew W.K. with his first mainstream hit, reaching number 14 of the UK Singles Charts upon release.
The UK single contained one previously released track ("Make Sex
AWKGOJ
AWKGOJ is the first EP released by Andrew W.K. in 2000.-Track listing:#"Girls Own Juice"#"Don't Ever Stop the Noise"#"We Want Fun"#"Music or Die"#"Make Sex"#"A.W.K."...
"), one previously unreleased track ("Violent Life") and the video for "Party Hard". A promo single for this song was released to radio stations in the US in 2002. The promo single had the title song, the video for the song and a track titled "Andrew W.K.".
The song was included on the soundtrack for Pro Evolution 2010 football game. It can also be heard on Madden NFL 2003
Madden NFL 2003
Madden NFL 2003 is an American football video game. It features then-reigning 3 time NFL Offensive Player of the Year, and former St. Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk on the cover. This edition of Madden was the first to feature EA Trax...
. It is also used as the walk-on music for Professional Darts Corporation
Professional Darts Corporation
The Professional Darts Corporation is a professional darts organization, established in the United Kingdom during 1992, when a group of leading professional players split from the British Darts Organisation to form what was initially called the World Darts Council...
darts player Steve Hine
Steve Hine
Steve Hine is an English darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation events. He works as a baker and consequently he is nicknamed The Muffin Man...
.
It has been a popular internet meme for several years, and has spawned several videos.
Track listing
Reception
"Party Hard" was named the 89th best hard rock song of all time by VH1VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
.
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
ranked the song #129 on its list of the Top 500 tracks of the 2000s. Reviewer Mark Richardson wrote: "Before Red Bull
Red Bull
Red Bull is an energy drink sold by the Austrian Red Bull GmbH, created in 1987 by the Austrian entrepreneur Dietrich Mateschitz. In terms of market share, Red Bull is the most popular energy drink in the world, with 3 billion cans sold each year. Dietrich Mateschitz was inspired by an already...
and vodka
Vodka
Vodka , is a distilled beverage. It is composed primarily of water and ethanol with traces of impurities and flavorings. Vodka is made by the distillation of fermented substances such as grains, potatoes, or sometimes fruits....
became fashionable and sports drink companies made the decade all about the pursuit of eXtreme energy, the movement already had its anthem."