Electric Love (song)

"Electric Love" is the debut single by American singer and songwriter Børns. The song was originally recorded by Børns for his second extended play, Candy, where it appears as the first track, and later appeared as the third track on his debut studio album, Dopamine. On February 26, 2017, the song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.^[2]

"Electric Love"
Single by Børns
from the album Dopamine
Released	November 10, 2014^[1]
Genre	Glam rock
Length	3:38
Label	Geffen Interscope
Songwriter(s)	Garrett Borns Tommy English Nick Long Josh Moran
Producer(s)	Tommy English
Børns singles chronology
"Electric Love" (2014) "10,000 Emerald Pools" (2015)
Music video
"Electric Love" on YouTube
Audio sample
"Electric Love" file help

Release

"Electric Love" was originally released on November 10, 2014, on Børns' second EP, Candy.^[1] The song was re-released as the third track of Børns' debut album, Dopamine.^[3]

On May 6, 2015, a music video for "Electric Love" was uploaded on Børns' Vevo channel on YouTube. The video features Børns singing the song and playing the guitar, as well as numerous female dancers and ecstatic colorful animations.

Reception

"Electric Love" has been well received by both critics and audiences. NPR referred to the song as viral.^[4] The Guardian's Kate Hutchinson praised the track's blend of glam rock and "high-intensity sound."^[5] Neil Z. Yeung of AllMusic dubbed the song a "Gary Glitter stomper" and the "alt-radio hit of summer 2015."^[6] Spin's Brennan Carley described the song as a "crisp, beachside pop anthem."^[7]

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2015–2016) Peak position US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)^[8] 13 US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)^[9] 13 US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)^[10] 20 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)^[11] 31 US Rock Airplay (Billboard)^[12] 22 Chart (2020) Peak position Australia (ARIA)^[13] 52 Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)^[14] 15 Global 200 (Billboard)^[15] 97 Hungary (Single Top 40)^[16] 34 Ireland (IRMA)^[17] 94 Netherlands Single Tip (MegaCharts)^[18] 1 Scotland (OCC)^[19] 72 Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)^[20] 4 UK Singles Downloads (OCC)^[21] 81

Year-end charts Chart (2015) Position US Alternative Songs (Billboard)^[22] 49 US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)^[23] 47 Chart (2016) Position US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)^[24] 49

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[25]	2× Platinum	140,000
Canada (Music Canada)^[26]	Platinum	80,000
Poland (ZPAV)^[27]	Gold	10,000
Portugal (AFP)^[28]	Gold	10,000
United Kingdom (BPI)^[29]	Gold	400,000
United States (RIAA)^[2]	Platinum	1,000,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Candy - EP by Børns". iTunes. 10 November 2014. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
2. "American single certifications – Borns – Electric Love". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
3. "Dopamine by BØRNS". iTunes. 16 October 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
4. "'It Bathes The Pleasure Centers': BORNS Channels 'Dopamine'". NPR. October 19, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
5. Hutchinson, Kate (October 22, 2015). "Børns: Dopamine review – emphatic retro-futurism turns tepid". The Guardian. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
6. Yeung, Neil Z. "Dopamine - Børns". AllMusic. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
7. Carley, Brennan (July 29, 2015). "Børns Puts Finishing Touches on Fantastical Debut Album". Spin. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
8. "Borns Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
9. "Borns Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
10. "Borns Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
11. "Borns Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
12. "Borns Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
13. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 7 September 2020". No. 1592. Australian Recording Industry Association. September 7, 2020. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
14. "Børns – Electric Love" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
15. "Billboard Global 200 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
16. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
17. "Irish-charts.com – Discography BØRNS". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
18. "Netherlands Single Tip Chart". Mega Charts. September 5, 2020. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
19. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
20. "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 35, 2020" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
21. "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
22. "Alternative Songs: Year End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
23. "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
24. "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
25. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2022 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
26. "Canadian single certifications – Borns – Electric Love". Music Canada. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
27. "Wyróżnienia – Złote płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2020 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
28. "Portuguese single certifications – Borns – Electric Love" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
29. "British single certifications – Borns – Electric Love". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 22, 2021.