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My Obsession

"My Obsession" is a song by American rock band Cheap Trick, released in 2003 as the second single from their fourteenth studio album Special One. It was written by Tom Petersson, Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander and Julian Raymond, and produced by Chris Shaw and Cheap Trick.[1]

"My Obsession"
Single by Cheap Trick
from the album Special One
Released2003
GenreRock, power pop
Length3:34
LabelBig3 Records
Cheap Trick Unlimited
Songwriter(s)Tom Petersson, Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander, Julian Raymond
Producer(s)Chris Shaw, Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick singles chronology
"Scent of a Woman"
(2003) 		"My Obsession"
(2003) 		"Too Much"
(2003)

Background

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Following the radio-hit "Scent of a Woman", "My Obsession" was released as the second promotional single from Special One, aiming at generating airplay. During one of the band's 2004 live concerts in the United States, Nielsen introduced the song by stating "This next one has been getting airplay all around the world, everywhere except here."[2][3]

Release

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The single was released in United States only as a promotional CD single, where it aimed to generate radio play. Two different CD singles were released in total.[4] The main release was a 1-track CD-R acetate, which featured a "Radio Edit" version of the song on a custom printed disc, with a laminated promo picture title insert.[5] A test press disc single was also issued to radio programmers in limited quantity, which included a bonus track, "Come on Christmas", taken from the band's 1996 EP Gift.[6]

On August 21, 2003, the band performed a set of songs for an AOL session, which included "My Obsession".[7]

Critical reception

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Upon release, Billboard commented: "Fans and rock programmers will find plenty to love in such tracks as "Scent of a Woman," "My Obsession" and "If I Could." Cheap Trick's reliable tunefulness is in full force here; its music continues to be an irresistible confection."[8] Sun Herald said: "My favorite song right now is "My Obsession," with its Beatles-Who song construction that features many different sides of Zander."[9] Las Cruces Sun-News commented: "On their newest release Special One, Cheap Trick wears their influences on their sleeves, with the Alex Chilton-esque "Pop Drone" and "My Obsession."[10]

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel stated: "Make no mistake, this is Robin's record, and the thin man flexes the velvet of his million dollar voice on each and every number. On the outstanding "Words," "My Obsession," "Pop Drone" and five other peerless instant classics, he is the perfect blend of Lennon, Bryan Ferry, Marc Bolan and Roy Orbison."[11] Concert Shots felt "My Obsession" recalled the Beatles, adding: "this time the melodic, minor key beauty of Revolver is conjured. Heart-wrenching harmonies make the song even more overwhelming."[12] The State noted: "There's a lot fewer rockers here than Cheap Trick is usually known for, but the Lennon-ish "Words" and the poppy "My Obsession" make for interesting listening."[13] MelodicRock.com said of the song: ""My Obsession" is another uptempo number that comes just in the nick of time. This is another sweet, feel good pop track and another that fits the Zander solo style. One of the album's most instant tracks."[14]

Washington Post felt that Cheap Trick "recalls George Harrison" on the song.[15] Buffalo News described the song as "cunning power-pop".[16] Star-News described the song as "psychedelic rock".[17] Worcester Telegram Gazette described the album as being "pure Cheap Trick", adding that "My Obession" had a "scrappy street feel".[18] KNAC writer Frank Meyer was critical of the album and song, stating: "..."Too Much," "My Obsession" and the title track prolong the boredom even further and find this once ferocious band sounding as tame and declawed as ever."[19]

Track listing

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CDr Single (3K2210435874 - promo)
  1. "My Obsession (Radio Edit)" - 3:34
CDr Single (Bonus track promo)
  1. "My Obsession (Radio Edit)" - 3:34
  2. "Come on Christmas (Bonus Track)" - 2:21

Personnel

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Cheap Trick
Additional personnel

Charts

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Chart (2003) Peak
position
US Billboard Heritage Rock[20] 27

References

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  1. ^ "Cheap Trick - Special One (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  2. ^ "Lip Service". Angelfire.com. Archived from the original on December 23, 2014. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  3. ^ "Review of Aerosmith at Amphitheater At Clark County on Sat May 22, 2004". ConcertFan.com. 2004-05-24. Archived from the original on April 7, 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  4. ^ "Cheap Trick - My Obsession at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  5. ^ "Cheap Trick - My Obsession (CDr) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  6. ^ Stone, Doug. "Gift - Cheap Trick : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  7. ^ "Cheap Trick-My Obsession(Sessions @ AOL)_ÔÚÏßÊÓƵ¹Û¿´_ÍÁ¶¹ÍøÊÓƵ cheap trick Sessions @ AOL". Tudou.com. 2008-10-16. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  8. ^ "Billboard - Google Books". 2003-07-19. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  9. ^ . Nl.newsbank.com http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=BX&s_site=sunherald&p_multi=BX&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0FFE981E4D61D0AF&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM. Retrieved 2020-05-23. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. ^ "Newspaper Archive". Nl.newsbank.com. 2004-03-12. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  11. ^ "JSOnline.com News Archives". Nl.newsbank.com. 2003-10-24. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  12. ^ "CHEAP TRICK Special One CD review". Concertshots.com. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  13. ^ . Nl.newsbank.com http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=CS&s_site=thestate&p_multi=CS&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0FCADA152144EE33&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM. Retrieved 2020-05-23. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  14. ^ "Interactive Melodic CD Reviews". MelodicRock.com. Archived from the original on 2013-03-13. Retrieved 2013-03-03.
  15. ^ "CHEAP TRICK "Special One"". Pqasb.pqarchiver.com. 2003-08-29. Retrieved 2013-03-02.[dead link‍]
  16. ^ "News Archives: The Buffalo News". Nl.newsbank.com. 2003-07-18. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  17. ^ "Star-News - Google News Archive Search".
  18. ^ David Niles. "Worcester Telegram & Gazette Archives". Nl.newsbank.com. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  19. ^ "Reviews - Cheap Trick Special One". Knac.Com. 2003-10-10. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  20. ^ "Cheap Trick". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
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