"Go to Hell" is a song by American singer Empress Of.[1] The track was co-written with Caroline Polachek in Echo Park, Los Angeles, and produced solely by Rodriguez. It was digitally released as a single on July 12, 2017, through Terrible Records.[2]
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| Single by Empress Of | ||||
| Released | July 12, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
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| Length | 3:10 | |||
| Label | Terrible | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Lorely Rodriguez, Caroline Polachek | |||
| Producer(s) | Lorely Rodriguez | |||
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Lyrically, the song is about an incident that negatively affected Rodriguez but now causes her to "laugh with joy" every time she hears it.[3] Rodriguez addresses her detractors over a tropical beat with "gauzy, tinkling synths" that is accentuated by handclaps.[4][5]
Critical reception
editEugenie Johnson of DIY gave it a positive review, stating that, "as a statement of intent and a declaration of self-confidence and empowerment, it doesn’t get much stronger than this."[6] In writing for Pitchfork, Quinn Moreland praises Rodriguez in recognizing her own ability, calling the song "a universal reminder that the transformation of pain into satisfaction may not be immediate, but once the wounds scab over, the freedom calls for celebration."[7] The Fader's Leah Mandel opined it as "best kind of kiss-off—one that takes heartbreak and anger and twists it into self-empowerment and pop gold."[8]
References
edit- ^ "Thnx u new album has some Cocteau/Kate Bush influenced stuff going back to my roots :)". Twitter. Twitter Inc. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- ^ "Empress of Shares New Song "Go to Hell": Listen". Pitchfork. 12 July 2017.
- ^ Mandel, Leah. "Empress Of's New Song Will Make Your Day A Whole Lot Better". The Fader. The Fader, Inc. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- ^ Colburn, Randall (12 July 2017). "Empress Of claps back at her critics with new song "Go to Hell": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- ^ Gwee, Karen (12 July 2017). "Empress Of's Message To Haters And Saboteurs: 'Go To Hell'". All Songs Considered. NPR. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- ^ Johnson, Eugenie. "Empress Of – Go To Hell". DIY. DIY. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- ^ Moreland, Quinn. ""Go to Hell" Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Condé Nast. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- ^ Mandel, Leah (12 July 2017). "Empress Of's New Song Will Make Your Day A Whole Lot Better". The FADER. Retrieved 15 November 2017.