Eazy Sleazy
"Eazy Sleazy" | ||||
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Single by Mick Jagger featuring Dave Grohl | ||||
Released | 13 April 2021 | |||
Recorded | 2021 | |||
Genre | Rock, hard rock | |||
Length | 3:46 | |||
Label | Polydor Records | |||
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"Eazy Sleazy" is a song by English singer-songwriter and Rolling Stones frontman, Mick Jagger, and Dave Grohl. It was surprise-released 13 April 2021 through Polydor Records.[1] Jagger conceived the single during the COVID-19 pandemic and collaborated with drummer Dave Grohl and producer Matt Clifford virtually.[2][3][4] "Eazy Sleazy" is an upbeat,[5][6] "muscular, melodic"[7] hard rock[8] song.
Writing and recording[]
"Eazy Sleazy" was written initially by Jagger during March 2021 while watching coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]
Lyrics[]
The song's lyrics describe life during the COVID-19 pandemic and common frustrations, including misinformation relating to the pandemic.[2] The lyrics mention TikTok dances, Zoom video conferencing, and Bill Gates conspiracy theories. "Eazy Sleazy"'s chorus is deliberately optimistic for a post-pandemic future, with Jagger singing "It’s gonna be a garden of earthly delights"[2] and "It'll be a memory you’re trying to remember to forget".[1]
Critical reception[]
NME's Tom Skinner referred to "Eazy Sleazy" as an "infectious rock team-up",[9] while Variety editor Jem Aswad referred to it as a "pandemic anthem" and "punky song" that is "the liveliest thing Jagger has released in many years".[4] The Guardian's Ben Beaumont-Thomas found the track "amusing", stating that it railed "against the boredom of lockdowns" during the pandemic.[10]
Personnel[]
- Mick Jagger – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Dave Grohl – drums, lead guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "EAZY SLEAZY". Mick Jagger. 13 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Blistein, Jon (2021-04-13). "Mick Jagger Recruits Dave Grohl for New Song on Pandemic Life, 'Eazy Sleazy'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew. "Listen to Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl's New Song "Eazy Sleazy"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Aswad, Jem (2021-04-13). "Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl Drop Surprise Pandemic Anthem, 'Eazy Sleazy'". Variety. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ Lejeune, Tristan (2021-04-13). "Mick Jagger, Dave Grohl team up on song about life in the pandemic". TheHill. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ "Mick Jagger's lockdown song 'Eazy Sleazy' celebrates easing of Britain's restrictions". ABC News Australia. 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Newman, Jason (2021-04-13). "Mick Jagger Has Some Thoughts on the Pandemic, Anti-Vaxxers, and Conspiracy Theories". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ Kennedy, Mark (2021-04-13). "Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl team up for a pandemic anthem". Associated Press. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ Skinner, Tom (2021-04-13). "Listen to Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl's surprise new single 'Eazy Sleazy'". NME. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (2021-04-13). "'Bill Gates is in my bloodstream!' Mick Jagger releases pandemic-themed solo track". the Guardian. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- 2021 singles
- 2021 songs
- Mick Jagger songs
- Songs written by Mick Jagger
- Songs written by Dave Grohl
- Songs about the COVID-19 pandemic