"Replaceable" is a song by American rock band CKY. Written and produced by the band's vocalist and guitarist Chad I Ginsburg, it is featured as the opening track on the band's 2017 fifth studio album The Phoenix, and was released as the second single from the album on June 2, 2017.
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| Single by CKY | ||||
| from the album The Phoenix | ||||
| Released | June 2, 2017 | |||
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| Length | 3:10 | |||
| Label | Entertainment One | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Chad I Ginsburg | |||
| Producer(s) | Chad I Ginsburg | |||
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Composition and lyrics
editAccording to the band's lead vocalist, guitarist and producer Chad I Ginsburg, "Replaceable" is a song "about anyone that gets in your way, holds you back or slows your potential with their own blatant insecurity, fears or sickness".[1] Loudwire's Joe DiVita provided an overview of the song upon its release, describing that "A wah-drenched guitar lick sits in the background, easing in as thumping bass notes accent the opening moments, building tension before "Replaceable" explodes with a door-kicking "Oooh!" and the groove takes charge of the track. The toe-tapping verse slides into a fun, horror-esque melody behind an instantly catchy chorus."[2]
Release and reception
edit"Replaceable" was premiered exclusively on the Loudwire website on June 2, 2017,[2] and was subsequently made available as a digital download for customers who pre-ordered The Phoenix on iTunes.[1] Alternative Press writer Philip Press hailed the song as "the blistering opening cut on [The Phoenix],[3] although Metal Injection's Greg Kennelty claimed that "I just can't help but feel like something is missing without [former CKY frontman Deron Miller's] vocals."[4]
Personnel
edit- Chad I Ginsburg – vocals, guitars, synthesizers, production, mixing
- Matt Deis – bass, synthesizers
- Jess Margera – drums
References
edit- ^ a b "Listen To New CKY Song 'Replaceable'". Blabbermouth.net. June 3, 2017. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ a b DiVita, Joe (June 2, 2017). "CKY, 'Replaceable' – Exclusive Song Premiere". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ Press, Philip (June 4, 2017). "CKY fire off heated new song, "Replaceable," from upcoming album, 'The Phoenix'—listen". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (June 3, 2017). "CKY's New Song May Or May Not Be "Replaceable"". Metal Injection. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
External links
edit- "Replaceable" official audio on YouTube