Popular (The Veronicas song)
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"Popular" is the fifth single from Australian pop
band The Veronicas
' second studio album, Hook Me Up
.
-house
song that talks about being privileged. The Veronicas themselves said to Cameron Adams of Herald Sun
that there is even a rap done by Jess herself in the song. She and Lisa had this to say:
As of April 2009, the song has been receiving airplay on Los Angeles's KIIS FM.
In September 2009 it was used in a BBC Three
spin off of the British soap EastEnders
about the return of popular characted Sam Mitchell.
Sheena Lyonais of CHARTattack calls "Popular", along with "Take Me on the Floor
", "admittedly pure teenage party tracks, but they're impossible to respect". Michael Rascua of TheCelebrityCafe.com says "Popular" "sounds almost like a song from the Pussycat Dolls
. It is as equally as catchy as the other songs on the album, but I expect this from acts like the Pussycat Dolls, Danity Kane
, or even Girlicious
." Ben Norman from About.com
named it one of his favourite songs on the album for its humorous lyrics and its up beat, poppy sound. It was also named as one of the albums highlight songs by Nick Levine from Digitalspy.co.uk.
, the song was also performed live on Sunrise
. The song also made an appearance on reality TV show The Hills
and was used during promotional ads for the Australia
n version of Grazia magazine.
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
band The Veronicas
The Veronicas
The Veronicas are an Australian electrorock, pop-punk and rock band. Twin sisters Jessica and Lisa Origliasso formed the band in 1999 in Brisbane. They have their own line of clothing which was released in 2007....
' second studio album, Hook Me Up
Hook Me Up
Hook Me Up is the second studio album by Australian band The Veronicas, which was released on 3 November 2007 by Rhino Entertainment, Sire Records and London Records. The album shows a new direction in music for the duo – exploring a New Wave/electro-pop sound which was influenced by Los Angeles...
.
Writing and inspiration
"Popular" is a midtempo technoTechno
Techno is a form of electronic dance music that emerged in Detroit, Michigan in the United States during the mid to late 1980s. The first recorded use of the word techno, in reference to a genre of music, was in 1988...
-house
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
song that talks about being privileged. The Veronicas themselves said to Cameron Adams of Herald Sun
Herald Sun
The Herald Sun is a morning tabloid newspaper based in Melbourne, Australia. It is published by The Herald and Weekly Times, a subsidiary of News Limited, itself a subsidiary of News Corporation. It is available for purchase throughout Melbourne, Regional Victoria, Tasmania, the Australian Capital...
that there is even a rap done by Jess herself in the song. She and Lisa had this to say:
Jess: I'm rapping! I'm doing it for all the unrhythmic white chicks in Australia! With a really thick Australian accent!
Lisa: We wanted something different. We wanted to take the piss out of celebrity life. We thought it was hysterical. I like my RihannaRihannaRobyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
R&B moment in the bridge.
Chart performance
"Popular" was officially released for digital download on 11 October 2008 as well as radio stations. It is the final release from Hook Me Up, as the single has not charted on the ARIA Singles Chart.As of April 2009, the song has been receiving airplay on Los Angeles's KIIS FM.
In September 2009 it was used in a BBC Three
BBC Three
BBC Three is a television network from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel's target audience includes those in the 16-34 year old age group, and has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent...
spin off of the British soap EastEnders
EastEnders
EastEnders is a British television soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 19 February 1985 and continuing to today. EastEnders storylines examine the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in the fictional London Borough of Walford in the East End...
about the return of popular characted Sam Mitchell.
Critical reception
"Popular" received some positive reviews and some negative. Allmusic calls "Popular" "a brash, half-rapped send-up of celebrity privilege (take away line: "my name is my credit card") that exposes the twins' Aussie accents to excellent effect". PopMatters' Evan Sawdey says "Even the gloriously trashy "Popular" seems fueled entirely by dance floor sweat, being both ridiculous and confident in equal measure, all making for a glorious conclusion for an album that is absolutely full of hooks."Sheena Lyonais of CHARTattack calls "Popular", along with "Take Me on the Floor
Take Me on the Floor
"Take Me on the Floor" is a song by The Veronicas from their second album Hook Me Up. It was released to radio stations as their second single in the United States on 24 March 2009.. The song was used in promotional ads for the 2008 season of Australia's Dancing with the Stars...
", "admittedly pure teenage party tracks, but they're impossible to respect". Michael Rascua of TheCelebrityCafe.com says "Popular" "sounds almost like a song from the Pussycat Dolls
Pussycat Dolls
The Pussycat Dolls are an American pop girl group and dance ensemble based in Los Angeles; currently consisting of Lauren Bennett, Vanessa Curry, Kristal "Lyndriette" Smith, Tiffany "Taz" Zavala, Kia Hampton and Paula Van Oppen. The Pussycat Dolls were founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995...
. It is as equally as catchy as the other songs on the album, but I expect this from acts like the Pussycat Dolls, Danity Kane
Danity Kane
Danity Kane was an American female music group signed to Bad Boy Records, first established in 2005. Formed on the third installment of MTV's Making the Band reality television series, the quintet comprised members Aubrey O'Day, Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgett, Shannon Bex, Dawn Richard, and Aundrea...
, or even Girlicious
Girlicious
Girlicious is an American girl group originally formed by Robin Antin, creator of the Pussycat Dolls, from the CW reality TV show Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious. The group was originally signed to Geffen Records and composed of members Natalie Mejia, Chrystina Sayers, Nichole Corvoda and...
." Ben Norman from About.com
About.com
About.com is an online source for original information and advice. It is written in English, and is aimed primarily at North Americans. It is owned by The New York Times Company....
named it one of his favourite songs on the album for its humorous lyrics and its up beat, poppy sound. It was also named as one of the albums highlight songs by Nick Levine from Digitalspy.co.uk.
Live performances and appearances
"Popular" wasn't performed as heavily as their other songs. Other than being performed on their Revenge Is Sweeter tourRevenge Is Sweeter tour
The Revenge Is Sweeter tour is a tour by The Veronicas which was announced in November 2008.-Tour information:The sixteen date tour was their first to extend outside of Australia into New Zealand. The tour will begin on 13 February 2009 in Newcastle and conclude on 7 March 2009 in Dunedin, New...
, the song was also performed live on Sunrise
Sunrise (TV program)
Sunrise is an Australian breakfast television program, broadcast on the Seven Network. On weekdays the programme follows Seven Early News, and runs from 6am through to 9am.-History:...
. The song also made an appearance on reality TV show The Hills
The Hills
The Hills is a reality television series which originally aired on MTV from May 31, 2006 until July 13, 2010. The show uses a reality television format, following the personal lives of several young adults living in Los Angeles, California, but tends towards a narrative format more commonly found...
and was used during promotional ads for the Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n version of Grazia magazine.
Charts
| Charts | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Airplay Chart | 11 |
| New Zealand Airplay (RIANZ) | 58 |