| "Lightning and Thunder" | ||||
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| Single by Marianas Trench | ||||
| from the album Haven | ||||
| Released | May 24, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Glam rock [1] | |||
| Length | 3:27 | |||
| Label | 604 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Josh Ramsay | |||
| Producer(s) | Ramsay | |||
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| "Lightning and Thunder" on YouTube | ||||
"Lightning and Thunder" is a song by Canadian pop rock band Marianas Trench. It was released on May 24, 2024, as the second single from the group's sixth studio album Haven , via 604 Records. [2]
In May 2024, the group began teasing "Lightning and Thunder" via social media, before it was officially released on May 24. [3] Josh Ramsay stated that the song came about after finding out him and his partner were going to have their first child and noted, "Every story begins with a call to adventure." [4] It was the first song the group performed live from Haven . [5]
"Lightning and Thunder" was written and produced by Josh Ramsay. [6] The song is described as glam rock, [1] adding a layer of synthesizer as the track's main melody, [7] as well as showcasing Ramsay's versatile vocal range. [8]
Nick Anastasia of Melodic praised the track's "mainstream appeal while still maintaining the honest, raw lyricism the band is known for." [9] Zee Caine of New Noise Magazine noted the similarities of the intros between the track and the previous single "A Normal Life", but stated "the only difference is that there's more kick drum within this track at the start. The vocals are much lower, and it's something that fits Matt Webb's vocal range better than the higher register that was used within a few other songs within the record. It's definitely a great track because the kick drum feels like thunder, and it makes the title feel fitting." [10]
"Lightning and Thunder" debuted on the Billboard Canada Hot AC chart at number 37. [11] The song later peaked at number 11. [12] The song also debuted at number 40 on the Billboard Canada CHR/Top 40 and peaked at number 38 on the chart. [13]
On July 23, 2024, the group premiered the music video for "Lightning and Thunder" via VEVO and was directed by Ben Knechtel. [14]
Credits for "Lightning and Thunder" adapted from album's liner notes. [6]
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| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Canada CHR/Top 40 ( Billboard ) [13] | 38 |
| Canada Hot AC ( Billboard ) [12] | 11 |
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | May 24, 2024 | 604 Records | [15] | |
| Canada | June 10, 2024 | Adult contemporary | [16] |
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Joshua Keeler Ramsay is a Canadian singer, songwriter, producer, recording engineer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for being the lead vocalist of the pop rock band Marianas Trench. He has produced and has written songs for a wide array of artists including Carly Rae Jepsen, Nickelback, Jessica Lee, Faber Drive, and Suzie McNeil.
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Ever After is the third studio album by Canadian rock group Marianas Trench. It was released on November 21, 2011, in Canada and December 21, 2011, in the US. The album was certified Double Platinum by Music Canada in January 2018. Five singles were released from the album, including the Canadian Hot 100 Top 10 hit "Haven't Had Enough" and the Top 20 Canada Hot AC airplay hits "Stutter" and "By Now". The album's first four singles have been certified Double Platinum by Music Canada.
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Astoria is the fourth studio album recorded by Canadian rock band Marianas Trench. It was released on October 23, 2015, through 604 Records and Cherrytree Records and Interscope Records (internationally). The album represents the band's official return to the music scene after promotion of their previous album, Ever After (2011), ended in 2013, and was preceded by the retrospective EP, Something Old / Something New earlier in 2015.
Something Old / Something New is the third extended play recorded by Canadian rock group Marianas Trench, released May 26, 2015 through 604 Records, Cherrytree Records, and Interscope Records. It contains two songs originally recorded for the band's fourth studio album, Astoria (2015), and two tracks that pre-date the recording of their debut studio album, Fix Me (2006), from their Self-Titled EP "Marianas Trench" (2002). The EP was released in promotion of Astoria and serves as a "thank you" to their fans.
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"Who Do You Love" is a song recorded by Canadian pop rock group Marianas Trench for their fourth studio album, Astoria (2015). The song was written and produced by lead singer Josh Ramsay. "Who Do You Love" was released through 604 Records on September 8, 2016 as the record's third and final official single.
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After releasing glam rock-y new singles 'A Normal Life' and 'Lightning and Thunder' in the past month, Marianas Trench have announced a sprawling North American tour for this fall.
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