Eazy Sleazy Explained
Eazy Sleazy |
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Type: | single |
Artist: | Mick Jagger featuring Dave Grohl |
Released: | 13 April 2021 |
Recorded: | 2021 |
Genre: | Rock, hard rock |
Producer: | - Mick Jagger
- Matt Clifford
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Chronology: | Mick Jagger |
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Prev Year: | 2017 |
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Next Year: | 2022 |
"Eazy Sleazy" is a song by 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. So far the song is only available on YouTube.
Writing and recording
"Eazy Sleazy" was written initially by Jagger during March 2021 while watching coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics describe life during the COVID-19 pandemic and common frustrations, including misinformation relating to the pandemic. 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" and "It'll be a memory you're trying to remember to forget".
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". 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
Notes and References
- Web site: 13 April 2021. EAZY SLEAZY. 13 April 2021. Mick Jagger. en.
- Blistein. Jon. 13 April 2021. Mick Jagger Recruits Dave Grohl for New Song on Pandemic Life, 'Eazy Sleazy'. 13 April 2021. Rolling Stone. en-US.
- Web site: Strauss. Matthew. Listen to Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl's New Song "Eazy Sleazy". 13 April 2021. Pitchfork. 13 April 2021 . en-us.
- Web site: Aswad. Jem. 13 April 2021. Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl Drop Surprise Pandemic Anthem, 'Eazy Sleazy'. 13 April 2021. Variety. en-US.
- Web site: Lejeune. Tristan. 13 April 2021. Mick Jagger, Dave Grohl team up on song about life in the pandemic. 13 April 2021. The Hill. en.
- Web site: 15 April 2021. Mick Jagger's lockdown song 'Eazy Sleazy' celebrates easing of Britain's restrictions. 15 April 2021. ABC News Australia. en-AU.
- Newman. Jason. 13 April 2021. Mick Jagger Has Some Thoughts on the Pandemic, Anti-Vaxxers, and Conspiracy Theories. 13 April 2021. Rolling Stone. en-US.
- Web site: Kennedy. Mark. 13 April 2021. Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl team up for a pandemic anthem. 13 April 2021. AP News.
- Web site: Skinner. Tom. 13 April 2021. Listen to Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl's surprise new single 'Eazy Sleazy'. 13 April 2021. NME. en-GB.
- Web site: Beaumont-Thomas. Ben. 13 April 2021. 'Bill Gates is in my bloodstream!' Mick Jagger releases pandemic-themed solo track. 13 April 2021. The Guardian. en.