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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Monsters
| cover = Monsters Cover Art.png
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = All Time Low featuring Demi Lovato and Blackbear
| album =Wake Up, Sunshine
| EP =
| released =
* (original version)
* (Demi Lovato version)
| recorded =
| studio =
| genre =
* Pop punk
| length =
| label = Fueled by Ramen
| writer =
* Andrew Goldstein
* Alex Gaskarth
* Demi Lovato
* Jack Barakat
* Kevin Fisher
* Matthew Musto
| producer =
* FRND
* Zakk Cervini
| chronology = All Time Low
| prev_title = Getaway Green
| prev_year = 2020
| next_title = Once in a Lifetime
| next_year = 2021
| misc =
}}
"'Monsters'" is a song by rock band All Time Low featuring Blackbear and Demi Lovato. The song was written by FRND, Kevin Fisher, Jack Barakat, Alex Gaskarth, Blackbear and Demi Lovato, and produced by Zakk Cervini and Gaskarth. The song was originally released on April 3, 2020, by Fueled by Ramen, as part of the band's eighth studio album 'Wake Up, Sunshine'. Following 11 weeks at number one on 'Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart, the song was re-released with vocals by Demi Lovato on December 4, 2020. It debuted on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 at number 88 and peaked at number 55.
Background
All Time Low, Lovato, and Blackbear teased the collaboration on social media prior to release, all sharing similar artwork, which led fans to believe a collaboration was underway. The next day, the band confirmed the collaboration, specifically that Lovato would be featuring on a re-release of "Monsters", to be released that night.
Speaking to 'People', Gaskarth said Lovato was recruited for a re-release of the track because she had been a "friend for over ten years" and "genuinely has one of the best voices in modern music and always sounds authentic and incredible singing any genre, particularly when she's leaning into rock or punk." Meanwhile, Lovato shared on Twitter that she was "stoked" to be on a song with both All Time Low and Blackbear.
Former Neck Deep bassist-turned-DJ Fil Thorpe-Evans, commonly known as Prblm Child, created an electronic remix of the song. It was released as "Monsters: Prblm Child Remix." A distorted version of the chorus behind loud bass drops is heard after the main chorus.
Chart performance
The song is All Time Low's first number one on the 'Billboard' Alternative Airplay chart, reaching the summit in September 2020 and remaining there for 18 weeks. As of January 2022, the song holds the record for the longest continuous run on the respective chart with 88 weeks. "Monsters" is the band's highest-charting song of their career on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, as well as their highest peak on pop radio.
Lyric videos
Lyric videos were released for the song, with cartoon illustrations of the All Time Low band members and Blackbear running away from monstrous figures. After the release of the Demi Lovato version, a new lyric video was uploaded, where an animation representing Lovato is included in the lyric video as well, coordinated with when she sings her verses of the song. Lovato's character is also seen singing on stage backed by the band comprising monsters.
Track listing
'Digital download and streaming'
# "Monsters" 2:54
# "Monsters" (Demi Lovato remix) 2:54
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.
'All Time Low'
* Alex Gaskarth lead vocals
* Jack Barakat guitars, backing vocals
* Zack Merrick bass, backing vocals
* Rian Dawson drums, percussion
'Additional musicians'
* Blackbear vocals
* Demi Lovato vocals
'Technical'
* Zakk Cervini producer, engineering, additional production
* Andrew Goldstein producer, additional production
* Mitch Allen vocal production (Demi Lovato re-release)
* Demi Lovato vocal production (Demi Lovato re-release)
* Alex Ghenea mixing (Demi Lovato re-release)
* Neal Avron mixing (album version)
* Andrew Cook artwork
* Chris Gehringer mastering (Demi Lovato re-release)
* Ted Jensen mastering (album version)
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
Category:2020 singles
Category:2020 songs
Category:All Time Low songs
Category:Demi Lovato songs
Category:Blackbear (musician) songs
Category:Fueled by Ramen singles
Category:Animated music videos
Category:Songs written by Andrew Goldstein (musician)
Category:Songs written by Alex Gaskarth
Category:Songs written by Demi Lovato
Category:Songs written by Jack Barakat
Category:Songs written by Blackbear (musician)
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