- Addicted (Ace Young song)
Infobox Single |
Name = Addicted
Artist =Ace Young
from Album = Ace Young
Released =April 15 ,2008
Format =Digital Download
Genre =
Length = 3:47
Producer =Desmond Child
Chart position =
Misc =
Writer =Andreas Carlsson
Last single = "Scattered"
(2006)
This single = "Addicted"
(2008)
Next single = "You Redeem Me"
(2008)"Addicted" is Ace Young's second single, after his 2006 song "Scattered". "Addicted" is the first single off of his self-titled 2008 CD. The song was written by
Andreas Carlsson , who was part of the team who wrote for theBackstreet Boys . [" [http://www.coloradodaily.com/news/2008/jul/24/no-headline---25cdespiw/ Spin this] ", "Colorado Daily ", 2008-07-24. Retrieved on 2008-08-14.] It was produced byDesmond Child .Taylor, Chuck (July 2008). " [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/content_display/reviews/singles/e3i9fd76a66aebe6d4c3792431a2f653b61 Addicted: Ace Young] ", "Billboard". Retrieved on 2008-08-14.]The song features a guitar solo by former
Marilyn Manson guitarist John 5. [McGinn, Andrew. "Young's dream is coming true", "USA Today ", 2008-05-14, p. D6.]Reception
In reviewing the single, Chuck Taylor of "Billboard" described it as a "TNT-ignited, full-on pop opus, so plump with production elements that
Phil Spector would wink." In contrast, Mike Daniel of "The Dallas Morning News " called it "a thunky rock-funk roll with a harsh, ill-fitting guitar solo." [Daniel, Mike. " [http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-cdbrief_aceyoung_0715gl.ART.State.Edition2.4d4fdb2.html Disc Debuts: 'Ace Young' by Ace Young] ", "The Dallas Morning News ", 2008-07-15. Retrieved on 2008-08-15.]Music video
The music video, directed by
University of Southern California student Spencer Cohen, debuted exclusively online. Dancer Staci Flood plays the object of Young's affection. [Corneau, Allison. " [http://www.usmagazine.com/ace-young-debuts-addicted-video-exclusively-online Ace Young Debuts New Video Exclusively Online] ", UsMagazine.com. Retrieved on 2008-08-14.] It was shot at aBurbank, California soundstage and at a mansion in Orange County. [Johnson, Brett. " [http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/07/american-idol-link-launches-film-career-22-year/ 'American Idol' link launches film career: 22-year-old directs star's new video] ", "Ventura County Star", 2008-08-07. Retrieved on 2008-08-14.]The music video follows Ace and his girlfriend and how he is addicted to her. It shows them in different scenarios, such as on a bed and the two of them on opposite sides of a gate. Clips of he and his band playing are intertwined into these scenes. In this version his girlfriend is played by Elizabeth Hendricks best known as Chloe Mitchel on Y&R and another person on AMC.fact|date=August 2008
TNA wrestlers
Jay Lethal and SoCal Val star in another version of the video. This video was made for the couple for their wedding and had both clips made for the video and clips of Lethal from Impact.References
External links
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=6J6-mqZMC4o "Addicted" Music Video]
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