Chemical (The Devil Wears Prada song)
"Chemical" is a song by American metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada. The song was released as the third single from the band's seventh studio album The Act.
"Chemical" | ||||
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Single by The Devil Wears Prada | ||||
from the album The Act | ||||
Released | September 27, 2019[1] | |||
Studio | Woolly Mammoth Studios, Waltham, Massachusetts | |||
Genre | Alternative rock[2] | |||
Length | 3:50 | |||
Label | Solid State | |||
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The Devil Wears Prada singles chronology | ||||
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Overview
"Chemical" mostly features clean singing from rhythm guitarist Jeremy DePoyster while regular lead vocalist Mike Hrancia only provides backing vocals.[3] The song is about how all feelings, good or bad, are ultimately just chemical reactions in people's brains.[4]
The single peaked at no. 47 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart on October 25, 2019.[5]
Music video
The song's music video was directed by Kevin Johnson.[6] The video follows a man who is chased by ghosts and struggles with inner demons, becoming more bloodied and distraught as the video progresses. The band appears in the video, performing in a warehouse.
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Chemical" | 3:50 |
2. | "Please Say No" | 3:19 |
3. | "Lines of Your Hands" | 4:10 |
Personnel
- Jeremy DePoyster – lead vocals, guitar
- Mike Hrancia – guitar, backing vocals
- Kyle Sipress – guitar, backing vocals
- Andy Trick – bass guitar
- Jonathan Gering – keyboards, backing vocals
- Giuseppe Capolupo – drums
References
- Greenwood, Koltan (September 27, 2019). "The Devil Wears Prada drop piercing new single "Chemical"". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- "The Devil Wears Prada refuse to play it safe with 'The Act'—review". Alternative Press. 11 October 2019.
- Chichester, Sammi (October 22, 2019). "Watch the Devil Wears Prada's Emotionally Charge New "Chemical Video". Revolver. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- "The Devil Wears Prada Releases 'Chemical' Music Video". Blabbermouth.net. October 22, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- "The Devil Wears Prada Chart History - Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- Campbell, Rachel (October 22, 2019). "The Devil Wears Prada create their own hell in "Chemical" video". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 20, 2021.