"Haven't Had Enough" is a song recorded by Canadian pop punk band Marianas Trench for their third studio album, Ever After (2011). It was released July 19, 2011 as the album's lead single.[1] The song debuted at #9 on the Canadian Hot 100 and was certified Platinum by Music Canada in December 2011; it was later certified 3× Platinum in March 2023.[2]
"Haven't Had Enough" | ||||
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Single by Marianas Trench | ||||
from the album Ever After | ||||
Released | July 19, 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:28 (album version) 3:38 (radio edit) | |||
Label | 604 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Josh Ramsay | |||
Producer(s) | Josh Ramsay | |||
Marianas Trench singles chronology | ||||
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Background and composition
editThe band released a couple of teasers of the song via their YouTube channel prior to the release of the single.[3]
"Haven't Had Enough" is primarily a pop song, with additional influences of pop rock guitars and 80's funk.[4] It was written and produced solely by Marianas Trench lead singer Josh Ramsay. The Magazine called the song "somewhat different" from their previous material, but noted that it still has a distinctive "Marianas Trench feel".[5]
Awards and nominations
editYear | Award | Nomination | Result | Ref. |
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2011 | Alternative Addiction | Song of the Year | Nominated | [6] |
2012 | Independent Music Awards | Video of the Year | [7] | |
MuchMusic Video Awards | Pop Video of the Year | Won | [8] | |
Director of the Year | Nominated |
Accolades
editPublication | Country | Accolade | Year | Rank |
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Alternative Addiction | United States | Song of the Year[9] | 2011 | 11 |
Music video
editA music video for the song was filmed on July 20 in Burnaby, British Columbia.[10] A teaser for the video was released on August 8, 2011.[11] The music video premiered on MuchMusic on August 25, 2011 and was uploaded to the band's official Vevo channel the next day on August 26.[12] Directed by Kyle Davison, it is the first chapter in a five-video storyline accompanying the album's backstory, and is followed by "Fallout".[13]
Track listing
editNo. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Haven't Had Enough" | 3:28 |
Chart performance
edit"Haven't Had Enough" debuted on the Canadian Hot 100 at number 9 for the week of August 6, 2011, the highest debut by Marianas Trench as well as the band's first top ten hit on the chart.[14] It was also a radio hit, reaching a peak of 24 and 13, respectively, on the Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems Canada CHR and Hot AC surveys.
Charts
editCertifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[2] | 3× Platinum | 240,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
edit- ^ "Haven't Had Enough - Single by Marianas Trench". iTunes Store (CA). Apple Inc. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – Marianas Trench – Haven't Had Enough". Music Canada.
- ^ Teaser video references:
- MTrench (Marianas Trench) (1 July 2011). "Marianas Trench "Haven't Had Enough" Song Teaser". YouTube. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- MTrench (Marianas Trench) (2 July 2011). ""Haven't Had Enough" Song Teaser #1". YouTube. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ "Marianas Trench on CBC Music". CBC Music. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ "Marianas Trench to Release New Album". The Magazine. July 20, 2011. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011.
- ^ "The Best of Alternative Addiction 2011 | Top 50 Songs". Alternativeaddiction.com. Archived from the original on January 11, 2012. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ "2012 Nominees/Winners". Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ "Marianas Trench leads with seven nominations at the 2012 MMVAs". May 15, 2012. Archived from the original on July 21, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ "The Best of Alternative Addiction 2011 | Top 50 Songs". Alternative Addiction. Archived from the original on January 9, 2012. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "Be In The New MT Video!". Marianas Trench (official website). July 12, 2011. Archived from the original on October 3, 2011.
- ^ "New Video!". Marianas Trench (official website). August 8, 2011. Archived from the original on October 3, 2011.
- ^ MarianasTrenchVEVO. "Marianas Trench - Haven't Had Enough". YouTube. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ Collins, Leah (12 June 2012). "MMVAs 2012 - The Making of Marianas Trench's "Fallout"". Dose. Postmedia Network. Archived from the original on 7 September 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Marianas Trench Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
- ^ "Marianas Trench Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
- ^ "Marianas Trench Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
- ^ "Marianas Trench Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
- ^ "Canadian Hot 100 - 2011 Year End Chart: 81-90". Billboard. Retrieved December 25, 2012.