Absinthe (song)

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"Absinthe"
IDKHOW - Absinthe.jpg
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Song by I Dont Know How But They Found Me
from the EP 1981 Extended Play
ReleasedNovember 9, 2018
Genre
Length3:03
Label Fearless Records
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Dallon Weekes
  • Pat Morrissey
  • David Dahlquist
Audio
"Absinthe" on YouTube

"Absinthe" is a song by American rock duo I Dont Know How But They Found Me. It appears as the fifth track of their debut EP, 1981 Extended Play , released through Fearless Records on November 9, 2018. The song was written and produced by Dallon Weekes and Pat Morrissey, with additional writing by Tim Anderson and additional production by David Dahlquist. Discussing celebrity manipulation habits, it has often been cited as a fan-favorite.

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Background

A glass of absinthe beside a slotted spoon. Absinthe-glass.jpg
A glass of absinthe beside a slotted spoon.

After signing to Fearless Records on August 24, 2018, [2] I Dont Know How But They Found Me were asked to write one more song to include on their debut EP. The duo's management team sent bassist and vocalist Dallon Weekes to Los Angeles for a writing session, quickly completing the song "Absinthe". [3] One of its collaborators includes Tim Anderson, which Weekes was excited for due to an admiration of Anderson's band Ima Robot. [4] The song was inspired by disdain for the common deceptive practices used by celebrities to build careers, metaphorized by the alcoholic drink absinthe for its hallucinogenic properties. [5] Lyrically, Weekes advocates for not taking things at face value. [1]

On November 9, 2018, the band released 1981 Extended Play through Fearless Records, [6] featuring "Absinthe" as the fifth track. [7] The song saw its live debut the same month during a tour in support of the EP, being saved for the occasion alongside "Bleed Magic". [8] Since its release, fans have commonly picked the song as a favorite. Kevin Johnson of No Treble complimented the song's jaunty and distorted bass, [9] while Juan Delgado of DOD Magazine declared it a highlight for its fierce groove. [7] Sophie Walker of DIY held a similar opinion, likening its effervescent piano and vocals to Freddie Mercury's grandiosity and stating that "every other track trail[s] behind in its wake". [6] Emily Swingle of Bittersweet Press compared the song's style to Panic! at the Disco's album Vices & Virtues (2011), reminiscing of Weekes' time as part of the band. [10]

Personnel

Credits adapted from the EP's liner notes. [11]

References

  1. 1 2 Wardlaw, Mike (April 26, 2019). "iDKHOW Tells Us How They Fashioned Their '1981 Extended Play' [Exclusive Track-by-Track]". V13 Media. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  2. ↑ Thomas, Sarah (August 24, 2018). "Panic! At The Disco's Dallon Weekes signs side project to Fearless Records". Music Week . Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  3. ↑ Compton, Jonathan (November 9, 2018). iDKHOW on Band Formation, Stolen Equipment, & Changing Ryan's Last Name (YouTube video). Beyond ARTV. Event occurs at 6:58. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  4. ↑ Jamieson, Brii (November 9, 2018). "Dallon Weekes Takes Us Through iDKHOW's Debut EP '1981 Extended Play' Track By Track". RockSound . Archived from the original on November 12, 2018. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  5. ↑ Weekes, Dallon [@DallonWeekes] (October 27, 2019). "Entertainment business bullcrap" (Tweet). Retrieved February 23, 2025– via Twitter.
  6. 1 2 Walker, Sophie (November 9, 2018). "I Don't Know How But They Found Me - 1981 Extended Play". DIY . Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  7. 1 2 Delgado, Juan (November 18, 2018). "Crítica: I Don't Know How But They Found Me – 1981 Extended Play" (in Spanish). DOD Magazine. Archived from the original on December 5, 2018. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  8. ↑ Clemmensen, Meg (December 20, 2018). "iDKHOW Interview". Unfazed Magazine. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  9. ↑ Johnson, Kevin (November 18, 2018). "Dallon Weekes and iDKHOW Release "1981 Extended Play"". No Treble. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  10. ↑ Swingle, Emily (November 18, 2018). "iDKHOW – 1981 Extended Play". Bittersweet Press. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  11. ↑ 1981 Extended Play (Media notes). I Dont Know How But They Found Me. Fearless Records. 2018.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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