"Criminals" is a song by Australian rock band DMA's. The song premiered on Triple J on 5 July 2020[2] and was released on 7 July 2020 as the fifth single from their third studio album, The Glow. The song was written during the last few days of the album recording sessions.[3] They performed the song live at the 2020 AFL Grand Final.[4]
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| Single by DMA's | ||||
| from the album The Glow | ||||
| Released | 7 July 2020[1] | |||
| Length | 3:15 | |||
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| "Criminals" on YouTube | ||||
The song was number 32 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2020.[5] At the AIR Awards of 2021, the Avalanches remix won Best Independent Dance, Electronica or Club Single.[6]
Reception edit
TotalNtertainment said "It begins as a subtle piano based offering and builds quickly into an uplifting pop banger with a punchy, groove-focused hook."[3]
Josh Regan Matthews from The Edge rated the song 4 out of 5 calling the song "a Bold and Successful Experiment". Matthews said "The song heavily focuses on creating an atmosphere for the listener; the opening minute creates a slow and mellow vibe which can be associated to a number of DMA's songs with frontman Tommy O Dell's soft and gentle voice. Once that minute is over though, the song changes completely to a dance-fuelled pop party anthem."[7]
Track listings edit
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Criminals" | 3:15 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Criminals" (The Avalanches remix) | 7:15 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Criminals" (acoustic) | 3:03 |
References edit
- ^ Gallagher, Alex (7 July 2020). "DMA's share new single "Criminals"". NME. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ^ "Our new single "Criminals" is being premiered today on triplej tune in from 6pm AEST / 9am BST ❤️💚💙". twitter.com. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ a b ""Criminals" is the latest release from DMA's". TotalNtertainment. 6 July 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- ^ Twomey, Callum (12 October 2019). "Gabba set to Glow: AFL locks in locals to rock historic Grand Final". AFL. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "Hottest 100 2020". Triple J. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ "2021 AIR Awards Winners". Scenstr.com.au. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Review: DMA's "Criminals"; A Bold and Successful Experiment". www.theedgesusu.co.uk. 9 August 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Criminals (The Avalanches remix) – Single by DMA's on Apple Music". 19 August 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2020 – via Apple Music.
- ^ "Criminals (acoustic) – Single by DMA's on Apple Music". 9 October 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2020 – via Apple Music.