Knock Yourself Out XD
| "Knock Yourself Out XD" | ||||
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| Single by Porter Robinson | ||||
| from the album Smile! :D | ||||
| Released | April 24, 2024 | |||
| Length | 2:48 | |||
| Label | Mom + Pop | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Porter Robinson | |||
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"Knock Yourself Out XD" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American musician Porter Robinson. It was released on April 24, 2024, through Mom + Pop as the second single from his third studio album, Smile! :D. It was accompanied by a music video.
Composition and reception[edit]
On the song's sounds and melody, Alex Rigotti of NME said that "Knock Yourself Out XD" shows Robinson going towards a pop direction.[1] Rigotti called it "euphoric".[1] Robin Murray of Clash described the song as "a pop trailblazer, a rock of future-facing production and incredible energy."[2] Paul Simpson of AllMusic described how "the song's sunny, guitar-driven melody eventually gives way to a drum'n'bass-influenced coda".[3] Clash's Robin Murray described it as "quite upbeat [with] a playful, Y2K sound".[4]
Multiple reviewers commented on the song's lyrics. In a positive review from Pitchfork reviewer Anna Gaca, Gaca appreciated the satirical and tongue-in-cheek approach Robinson takes towards celebrity-worship culture, highlighting his irreverent and humorous treatment of being a celebrity. The reviewer praised the catchy melody and clever lyrics, framing the song as an enjoyable critique of both celebrity status and fan expectations.[5] The Independent reviewer Carla Feric also commented on the tongue-in-cheek nature of the lyrics, adding that she found the single to be "fun" and "adding brightness" to Smile! :D.[6] Dan Harrison of Dork concurred, writing that the song "encapsulates [Smile! :D's] ability to be both deeply introspective and unabashedly fun".[7] Writing for Billboard, Jason Lipshutz remarked that Robinson "jump[s] between sardonic one-liners and hooks that could satisfy stadiums" in the song.[8] Simpson described the lyrics as an example of Smile! :D's "goofy, often self-deprecating humor".[3] Murray said that the song is "honest and personal".[4]
Release and reception[edit]
"Knock Yourself Out XD" was released on April 24, 2024, through Mom + Pop. It accompanied by a music video directed by Uncanny and creatively directed by Bradley & Pablo.[9] Murray described the video as "some wicked visuals".[2]
Murray said that the track "is definitely a strong opener and one of [Clash's] favorite tracks from the album".[4]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[10] | 39 |
Release history[edit]
| Version | Region | Date | Format(s) | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original | Worldwide | April 24, 2024 | Mom + Pop |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Rigotti, Alex (2024-04-24). "Porter Robinson announces new album Smile! :D with euphoric single 'Knock Yourself Out XD'". NME. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Murray, Robin (2024-04-25). "Porter Robinson Announces New Album Smile! :D". Clash. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Simpson, Paul. "Smile! :D review". AllMusic. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Murray, Robin (2024-07-29). "Porter Robinson – Smile! :D". Clash. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ↑ Gaca, Anna (2024-04-26). "Porter Robinson: 'Knock Yourself Out XD'". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ↑ "Blur reflect on bucket list Wembley Stadium gig in their latest concert album". The Independent. 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ↑ Harrison, Dan (2024-07-26). "Porter Robinson – Smile! :D". Dork. Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-16. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Lipshutz, Jason (2024-12-18). "Staff Picks: 20 Pop Songs From 2024 That Deserved to Be Smashes". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ↑ Harrison, Dan (2024-04-25). "Porter Robinson has revealed his third studio album, Smile! :D". Dork. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ↑ "Porter Robinson Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard.
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