Hit Songs Deconstructed Reports

greedy Deconstructed

“greedy” serves as the lead single from Tate McRae’s 2023 sophomore album, Think Later, marking her first Hot 100 top 10 hit. Since its release, “greedy” has surged into the top 10 on over 50 charts worldwide, claiming the number one position on more than 20, including the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 and Adult Top 40 charts in the United States.

Paint The Town Red Deconstructed

“Paint The Town Red” serves as the second single from Doja Cat’s 2023 album, Scarlett. This expertly crafted track marks Doja Cat’s sixth appearance in the Hot 100’s top 10 as a primary artist and her second chart-topping hit.

Cruel Summer Deconstructed

Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” stands as a testament to the resilience of a great song, proving that even adverse circumstances cannot suppress its eventual success. Originally featured on Swift’s 2019 album, Lover, and slated for single release in 2020, the trajectory of “Cruel Summer” was altered due to the global onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Last Night Deconstructed

Last Night is the third single from Morgan Wallen’s second album, One Thing At A Time (2023). Co-written by Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Jacob Kasher and John Byron, and produced by Charlie Handsome and Joey Moi, the song is the first Hot 100 number one of Wallen’s career, and the first country song by a solo male artist to top the Hot 100 in 42 years.

Flowers Deconstructed

Flowers is the lead single from Miley Cyrus’s eighth album, Endless Summer Vacation (2023). Co-written by Cyrus, ALDAE and Michael Pollack and produced by Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson, the song is the second Hot 100 number one of Cyrus’ career, preceded by Wrecking Ball a decade earlier. In this report, we take a deep dive into the song’s structure, dynamics, influences, instrumentation, harmony, rhyme schemes, vocal production, vocal melody, hooks, narrative, and more.

I Ain’t Worried Deconstructed

Written for the blockbuster film Top Gun: Maverick, I Ain’t Worried marks OneRepublic’s return to the Hot 100 Top 10 for the first time in nearly a decade. In this report, we’ll be analyzing the craft and techniques that contributed to the song’s success, including its structure, vocal melody and production, instrumental arrangement, lyrics, energy, and more.

As It Was Deconstructed

As It Was is the lead single from Harry Styles’ third album, Harry’s House. In this report, we’ll be analyzing the factors that contributed to this success, including the song’s structure, vocal melody and production, instrumental arrangement, lyrics, energy, and much more.

abcdefu Deconstructed

abcdefu is the breakout hit for Atlantic recording artist and teen sensation GAYLE. Co-written by Taylor Rutherfurd (aka GAYLE), Dave Pittenger, and Sara Davis and produced by Pete Nappi, this scathing breakup anthem has gone viral since its release in the summer of 2021, turning GAYLE into a household name both in the United States and abroad. In this report, we’ll be analyzing the factors that contributed to this success, including the song’s structure, vocal melody and production, instrumental arrangement, lyrics, energy, and much more.

Heat Waves Deconstructed

Heat Waves is the first Hot 100 Top 10 hit for indie rock band Glass Animals. In this report, we’ll be analyzing the factors that contributed to its success, including the song’s structure, vocal melody and production, instrumental arrangement, lyrics, energy, and much more.

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