Terrified (Blink-182 song)
| "Terrified" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Blink-182 | |
| from the album One More Time... | |
| Released | October 20, 2023 |
| Recorded |
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| Length | 2:48 |
| Label | Columbia |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Travis Barker |
"Terrified" is a song by American rock band, Blink-182. It is the fourth track from their ninth album, One More Time... The song was originally written by guitarist Tom DeLonge and drummer Travis Barker for their early 2000s side project, Box Car Racer. Following its recording for One More Time..., bassist Mark Hoppus was also credited as a songwriter, alongside additional songwriter Nick Long. The song was produced by Barker, Long, and Aaron Rubin.
Background
Following the release and touring in support of Blink-182's fourth album, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, guitarist Tom DeLonge began writing songs with the intent of exploring more of his post hardcore influences. As he continued to write, DeLonge invited his bandmate, Travis Barker, and longtime friend, David Kennedy, to record with him, which would eventually become enough for them to start Box Car Racer.[2] Most of these songs were released on the band's 2002 self-titled album, but a few went unreleased, one of which was "Terrified." Following the album's release, Barker had discussed an EP that would include a few new Box Car Racer songs, but the band ultimately broke up in the following months, leading the new songs to be shelved.[3]
News of an unreleased Box Car Racer song began to surface in late 2020, when Barker was asked in an interview if there would ever be new music from the side project:
"So, there is a Box Car song that's unreleased. I think whenever the time's right or it makes sense, we're gonna release it. I would just love for the fans to hear that song." - Travis Barker[4]
DeLonge later confirmed these claims the following year, stating that he and Barker had recorded it within the last few years.[5] News on the song went dark until early 2023, when Barker claimed that the song would never be released.[6] At the time of these claims, Blink-182 was in the middle of recording their ninth album, One More Time..., which marked DeLonge's return to the band after a seven year absence. While recording the album, DeLonge and Barker discussed the idea of releasing "Terrified" on One More Time..., which they ultimately agreed on.[7] In an interview with Zane Low, the two called the song "a gem," and expressed how happy they were that they could have it on this album.[8] As Box Car Racer caused a large amount of resentment between DeLonge and bassist Mark Hoppus, there were questions of if including "Terrified" on One More Time... would cause tension between the two again. When asked about the song in his Discord server, Hoppus clarified that this wasn't the case:
"My old ego would've rejected the boxcar song out of hand but this whole album was about getting past all that shit and just making music. It turned out so good." - Mark Hoppus[9]
Reception
The song has been well received by many critics, many of which favorably compared it to multiple songs from their untitled album.[10][11] Emily Carter of Kerrang! called the song an "explosive easter egg," noting how the song originated from Box Car Racer.[12] Paolo Ragusa of Consequence heavily praised DeLonge's guitar playing, while also making comparisons to not just Box Car Racer, but DeLonge's later side project, Angels & Airwaves.[11]
Personnel
Credits adapted from the song's YouTube video.[13]
Blink-182
- Mark Hoppus – vocals, bass guitar, songwriting
- Tom DeLonge – vocals, guitars, songwriting
- Travis Barker – drums, producer, songwriting
Other musicians
- Kevin Bivona – piano, synthesizer, recording engineer
Production
- Nick Long – co-producer, songwriting
- Aaron Rubin – co-producer, recording engineer
- Nick Morzov – recording engineer
- Eric Emery – recording engineer
- John Warren – recording engineer
- Kevin Gruft – recording engineer
- Adam Hawkins – mixing engineer
- Henry Lunetta – mixing engineer
- Randy Merrill – mastering engineer
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] | 30 |
References
- ^ "Tom DeLonge: We plan to share a previously-unreleased Box Car Racer…". Kerrang!. 2021-05-03. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
- ^ Staff, Billboard (2002-06-05). "Box Car Racer Won't Derail Next Blink-182 Album". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ^ D'Angelo, Joe (December 18, 2002). "Box Car Racer talk sex, fall in love with 'Mandy'". MTV (MTV.com). Archived from the original on 2010-04-25. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ "Travis Barker Is Ready For The New Era Of Innovation". Uproxx. 2020-12-29. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ^ "Tom DeLonge: We plan to share a previously-unreleased Box Car Racer…". Kerrang!. 2021-05-03. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ^ Rhodes, D. J. (2023-02-27). "Travis Barker Makes Sad Tom DeLonge Announcement". AlternativeNation.net. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ^ @travisbarker (March 14, 2023). "I lied… the Box Car Racer song idea will be on the blink album" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ blink-182: The Zane Lowe Interview, retrieved 2023-10-26
- ^ Sacher, Andrew (2023-10-20). "Travis Barker dedicates blink-182 album to Jerry Finn, says more music is coming, & more in AMA". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ^ Feibel, Adam (October 20, 2023). "blink-182 Relive the Good Ol' Days 'ONE MORE TIME...'". Exclaim!.
- ^ a b "Blink-182 ONE MORE TIME...: Review: The Band Grow Up". 2023-10-20. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ^ "Album review: blink-182 – ONE MORE TIME…". Kerrang!. 2023-10-20. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ^ TERRIFIED, retrieved 2023-10-26
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 30, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.