Money (Lawson song) explained

Money
Cover:Lawson-Money-2016-2480x2480.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Lawson
Album:Perspective
Released:18 March 2016
Recorded:2015 - Blackbird Studio
Genre:Pop rock
Length:2:49 (Original version)
Label:
Producer:John Fields
Chronology:Lawson
Prev Title:Under the Sun
Prev Year:2015
Next Title:Where My Love Goes
Next Year:2016

"Money" is the ninth single by British pop rock band Lawson. The single was released as the third single (first excl. Lawson EP) from their upcoming second album Perspective, set to release on 8 July 2016. The music video for "Money" was released on 4 February 2016.[1] The single was released on 18 March 2016, via Polydor Records. "The song "Money" was written in a time when the band had none." - It was revealed that Lawson wrote the song years before whilst touring in a van, struggling to find gigs. The song is said to be revamped for 2016.

Music video

The music video for "Money" was directed by Carly Cussen. The video shows the foursome rocking it out in a pillared room and then having fun and performing in a party with guests.

Sound

"Money" differs in sound to the rest of the material previously unveiled (as Lawson EP) from their upcoming album. The new single features a hint of reggae in addition to their pop rock sound, similar to "Juliet".

Development

Lead singer Andy Brown said about the single:

We first had the idea of Money when we were unsigned and touring around in an old van, absolutely skint. We used to sing 'Where’s the money?!' after driving 100s of miles to play to 10 people!

After the success of the first album, we developed it further and it just turned into this big, pop anthem. It's going to be a big favourite in the live set- we shot the video last week and invited a bunch of our friends and fans down to be in it and they were all singing along after the first listen.[2]

Critical reception

Lewis Corner of Digital Spy said this about their new single:

British pop-rockers Lawson are back with a big new track ahead of the release of their second studio album.

The four-piece will officially release 'Money' as their new single on March 18, but it's available to stream on Spotify and Apple Music now.

And they're crooning about something we can all relate to - being skint.

[3]

Track listing

  1. "Money" - 2:51
  1. "Money (7th Heaven Radio Edit)" - 3:47
  2. "Money (7th Heaven Club Mix)" - 5:28
  3. "Money (Cosmic Dawn Radio Edit)" - 3:29
  4. "Money (Cosmic Dawn Club Mix)" - 4:03
  5. "Money (Acoustic)" - 2:57
  1. "Money" - 2:51
  2. "Money (Instrumental)" - 2:51
  1. "Money (Acoustic)" - 2:57
  2. "Mountain (Live Session)" - 3:45
  1. "Money (7th Heaven Radio Edit)" - 3:47
  2. "Money (Cosmic Dawn Radio Edit)" - 3:29
  3. "Money (7th Heaven Club Mix)" - 5:28
  1. "Money (Cosmic Dawn Club Mix)" - 4:03

Credits and personnel

"Money" and "Money (Instrumental)"
"Money (Acoustic)"
"Mountain (Live Session)"
"Money (7th Heaven Radio Edit)" and "Money (7th Heaven Club Edit)"
"Money (Cosmic Dawn Radio Edit)" and "Money (Cosmic Dawn Club Edit)"

Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Money" CDs.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lawson - Money. 4 February 2016. M.youtube.com. 14 June 2016. YouTube.
  2. Web site: Lawson unveil new single 'Money'. 2 March 2016. Pop Scoop. 3 April 2016.
  3. Web site: Lawson are back with pop-rock anthem 'Money'. 29 January 2016. Digitalspy.com. 14 June 2016.
  4. Web site: Money - Single by Lawson on iTunes. Itunes.apple.com. 14 June 2016.
  5. Web site: Money - EP by Lawson on iTunes. Itunes.apple.com. 18 March 2016 . 14 June 2016.
  6. Web site: Money 3 CD Bundle. Store.universalmusic.com. 14 June 2016.

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