"Edging" (stylized in all caps) is a song recorded by American rock band Blink-182. Released on October 14, 2022, through Columbia Records, it is the band's first release following the return of founding guitarist and vocalist Tom DeLonge after a seven-year hiatus. It was written by DeLonge, bassist Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker, the latter of whom also produced the song.[2] "Edging" was released as the lead single to the band's ninth album, One More Time....[3]
| "Edging" | ||||
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| Single by Blink-182 | ||||
| from the album One More Time... | ||||
| Released | October 14, 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2022[1] | |||
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| Length | 2:33 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Travis Barker | |||
| Blink-182 singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Edging" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editOn producing the song, Barker offered: "I wanted to imagine as a listener what I wanted to experience and at the same time as a band member what we wanted to make and say and most importantly how it would sound production wise in 2022."[4][5] Though the song's title refers to the sexual practice, the song's lyrics do not directly reference it.[6]
The band first announced the song with a promotional video announcing their reunion with DeLonge on October 11,[7] with further clips shared on TikTok.[8]
Composition
editThe song has been cited as being a pop-punk[6][9] and punk rock[10][11] song by critics.
Music video
editThe song's music video was directed by Cole Bennett,[12] and produced through his Lyrical Lemonade studio. In the clip, the band is seen playing the song in a run down carnival surrounded by people in rabbit costumes, who they then proceed to murder with throwing knives.[13][14] Lyrical Lemonade released an alternate version of the video, featuring cameo appearances by Bennett himself and rapper Lil Tracy on October 19, 2022.[15]
Commercial performance
editIn the United States, "Edging" became the band's highest-charting single on the all-genre Hot 100 in eighteen years, posting at number 61.[16] It also made its debut at number twelve on Billboard's Alternative Airplay after just three days of tracking. It then went on to become the band's fourth and longest number one single in its history, spending 13 weeks on top of Alternative Airplay, where it also gave Blink-182 a top placement single in four different decades, tying them with Green Day and Red Hot Chili Peppers for the most ever by an artist.[17][18] In addition, "Edging" became their biggest hit on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay, peaking at number two. The song also charted well outside the United States, including Canada, the UK, New Zealand, Australia, and Japan.[19][20][21][22][23]
Reception
editThe song received positive reviews from contemporary music critics. Jason Lipshutz at Billboard opined that the track "proves that DeLonge, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker still know how to get in a room and create tight, catchy, exceedingly sophomoric pop-punk; it's great to have them back."[24] Stereogum columnist Rachel Brodsky called the tune "fun, flippant, and satisfying as hell."[12] Lars Brandle from Billboard called it "straight-up Blink-182 material, hewn from misspent youth and with all the bluster, swagger and stop-on-a-dime detail that made the threesome one of the most popular alternative rock acts of its era."[25] Ellie Robinson from NME dubbed the "belting pop-punk anthem" an ode to the "dissolution of a relationship".[6] Sam Roche from Guitar World characterized the tune as a "mid-tempo bouncy number loaded with Blink's tried-and-tested stylistic devices, including punchy powerchords, a stellar drum performance and a light-hearted tongue-in-cheek set of lyrics."[26] Jon Caramanica of The New York Times considered it sterile, writing, "It's familiar but uncanny, Botoxed tight but with none of the puerile joy that marked the group's breakout hits."[27]
Personnel
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Production[28]
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Charts
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Accolades
edit| Organization | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| MTV Video Music Awards | 2023 | Best Alternative | Nominated | [43] |
References
edit- ^ "Blink-182 Release "Edging," First New Song with Tom DeLonge in 10 Years". Pitchfork. 14 October 2022.
- ^ "Blink-182 Comes on Strong With New Single 'Edging'". Spin. October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (September 18, 2023). "Blink-182 Reveal Track List, Release Date for One More Time... Album". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ^ "Blink-182 Release "Edging," First New Song With Tom DeLonge in 10 Years". Pitchfork. October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ Greene, Andy (October 14, 2022). "Hear Blink-182's Reunion Song 'Edging'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ a b c Robinson, Ellie (October 14, 2022). "Blink-182 welcome Tom DeLonge back with anthemic new single 'Edging'". NME. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (October 11, 2022). "Blink-182 Reuniting Classic Lineup With Tom DeLonge For 2023 World Tour, New Single". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ "blink-182 join TikTok and preview new single Edging". Kerrang!. October 11, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ Graye, Megan (October 14, 2022). "'Blink-182 is back baby': Fans overjoyed with new 'Edging' single". The Independent. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ Johnson, Laura (October 14, 2022). "Blink-182 Release New Single Edging". Stereoboard. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
It finds the trio delivering the singalong punk-rock they're known for with dark lyrics that belie their upbeat delivery.
- ^ Faulkner, Brent (October 17, 2022). "blink-182, "Edging" Track Review". The Musical Hype. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
The music matches the lyrics – it's bright and boisterous, which is the perfect fuel for that punk-rock fire!
- ^ a b Brodsky, Rachel (October 14, 2022). "Blink-182 Share New Song "Edging": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ "Blink-182 Take To A Bunny-Infested Carnival For Their 'Edging' Video". Uproxx. October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ Cuby, Michael (October 11, 2022). "Blink-182's "Edging" Is The Band Back In Its Groove". Nylon. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (October 19, 2022). "Blink-182 Team With Cole Bennett, Get to Work on Oversize Bunnies In 'Edging' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "Blink-182 Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- ^ Rutherford, Kevin (November 2, 2022). "Blink-182's 'Edging' Completes Blistering Climb to No. 1 on Alternative Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
- ^ Cantor, Brian (January 9, 2023). "Blink-182's "EDGING" Reaches 10th Week As Alternative Radio's #1 Song". Headline Planet. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ a b "Blink-182 Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- ^ Rogers, Jack (October 21, 2022). "blink-182 Achieve First UK Top 40 Track In 17 Years With 'Edging'". Rock Sound. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 24, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ a b "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. October 24, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas: October 26, 2022". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (October 14, 2022). "First Stream: New Music From Lil Baby, Blink-182, The 1975 and More". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (October 14, 2022). "Blink-182 Drops 'Edging,' First New Cut With Tom DeLonge In a Decade". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ Roche, Sam (October 14, 2022). "Blink-182 release Edging, their first new song with Tom DeLonge in 10 years". Guitar World. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ Caramanica, Jon (October 14, 2022). "Queen's Unearthed Lament, and 6 More New Songs". The New York Times. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
- ^ EDGING, retrieved 2022-10-15
- ^ "BMI | Songview Search".
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- ^ "Blink-182 Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
- ^ "Deutsche Download Singles Charts Category: Single". Deutsche Download Singles Charts. Archived from the original on October 25, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- ^ "Blink-182 Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ "EDGING - blink-182". EarOne (in Italian). 2022-03-11. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ "Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 17/12/2022" (in Italian). San Marino RTV. 17 December 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-12-17. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ "Blink-182 Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- ^ "Blink-182 Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
- ^ "Rock & Alternative Airplay Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
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