Knock Yourself Out XD

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"Knock Yourself Out XD"
Single by Porter Robinson
from the album Smile! :D
ReleasedApril 24, 2024 (2024-04-24)
Genre Synth-pop
Length2:48
Label Mom + Pop
Songwriter Porter Robinson
Producers
  • Porter Robinson
  • Gavin Bendt
Porter Robinson singles chronology
"Cheerleader"
(2024)		"Knock Yourself Out XD"
(2024)		"Russian Roulette"
(2024)

"Knock Yourself Out XD" (stylized in all caps) is a song recorded by the American musician Porter Robinson. It was released on April 24, 2024, through Mom + Pop as the second single from his third studio album, Smile! :D . It was accompanied by a music video.

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Composition

On the song's sounds and melody, Alex Rigotti of NME said that "Knock Yourself Out XD" shows Robinson going towards a pop direction. [1] Rigotti called it "euphoric". [1] Robin Murray of Clash described the song as "a pop trailblazer, a rock of future-facing production and incredible energy." [2] Paul Simpson of AllMusic described how "the song's sunny, guitar-driven melody eventually gives way to a drum'n'bass-influenced coda". [3] Clash 's Robin Murray described it as "quite upbeat [with] a playful, Y2K sound". [4] Eric Torres from Pitchfork described the song as "fizzy synthpop" and wrote that the song "circles restlessly around the producer's earnest, unvarnished vocal delivery and an earworm 8-bit melody." [5]

The song's lyrics were touched on by numerous reviewers. Dan Harrison of Dork noted that they "indulg[e] in playful self-awareness" through "pop culture references and personal anecdotes". [6] Pitchfork reviewer Anna Gaca noted the satirical and tongue-in-cheek approach Robinson takes towards celebrity-worship culture, highlighting his irreverent and humorous treatment of being a celebrity. [7] The Independent reviewer Carla Feric also commented on the tongue-in-cheek nature of the lyrics, describing it as "fun" and "adding brightness" to Smile! :D. [8] Writing for Billboard , Jason Lipshutz remarked that Robinson "jump[s] between sardonic one-liners and hooks that could satisfy stadiums" in the song. [9] Simpson described the lyrics as an example of Smile! :D's "goofy, often self-deprecating humor". [3] Murray said that the song is "honest and personal". [4]

Release and reception

"Knock Yourself Out XD" was released on April 24, 2024, through Mom + Pop. It accompanied by a music video directed by Uncanny and creatively directed by Bradley & Pablo. [10] Murray described the video as "some wicked visuals". [2]

Murray said that the track "is definitely a strong opener and one of [Clash's] favorite tracks from the album". [4]

Gaca praised the catchy melody and clever lyrics, framing the song as an enjoyable critique of both celebrity status and fan expectations. [7]

Harrison wrote that the song "encapsulates [Smile! :D's] ability to be both deeply introspective and unabashedly fun". [6]

On May 1, 2025, "Knock Yourself Out XD", alongside "Cheerleader", was added to Dance Dance Revolution World . [11]

Year-end lists

Year-end rankings of "Knock Yourself Out XD"
PublicationListRankRef.
The Fader The 50 Best Songs of 202441 [12]
Paste The 100 Best Songs of 202448 [13]

Charts

Chart performance for "Knock Yourself Out XD"
Chart (2024)Peak
position
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs ( Billboard ) [14] 39

Release history

VersionRegionDateFormat(s)Label
OriginalWorldwideApril 24, 2024 Mom + Pop

References

  1. 1 2 Rigotti, Alex (April 24, 2024). "Porter Robinson announces new album Smile! :D with euphoric single 'Knock Yourself Out XD'". NME . Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Murray, Robin (April 25, 2024). "Porter Robinson Announces New Album Smile! :D". Clash . Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Simpson, Paul. "Smile! :D review". AllMusic . Retrieved January 5, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 Murray, Robin (July 29, 2024). "Porter Robinson – Smile! :D". Clash . Retrieved January 5, 2025.
  5. ↑ "The 41 Most Anticipated Albums of Summer 2024". Pitchfork . June 20, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  6. 1 2 Harrison, Dan (July 26, 2024). "Porter Robinson – Smile! :D". Dork . Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  7. 1 2 Gaca, Anna (April 26, 2024). "Porter Robinson: 'Knock Yourself Out XD'". Pitchfork . Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Blur reflect on bucket list Wembley Stadium gig in their latest concert album". The Independent . July 24, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  9. ↑ Lipshutz, Jason (December 18, 2024). "Staff Picks: 20 Pop Songs From 2024 That Deserved to Be Smashes". Billboard . Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  10. ↑ Harrison, Dan (April 25, 2024). "Porter Robinson has revealed his third studio album, Smile! :D". Dork . Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  11. ↑ @DDR_573 (April 29, 2025). "【新規楽曲追加!】5月1日(木)10:00(JST)より、新規楽曲「Cheerleader / Porter Robinson」「Knock Yourself Out XD / Porter Robinson」を追加!" (Tweet). Retrieved May 28, 2025– via Twitter.
  12. ↑ "The 50 best songs of 2024". The Fader. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  13. ↑ "The 100 Best Songs of 2024". Paste Magazine. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Porter Robinson Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
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