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Something Is Not Right with Me
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Something Is Not Right with Me
| cover = CWK Something Is Not Right with Me.jpg
| alt = The song title is written in black capital letters on a white background that has an odd black graffiti shape on it.
| type = single
| artist = Cold War Kids
| album = Loyalty to Loyalty
| B-side = "Bullies Always Win"
| released = (iTunes)
| recorded = 2008
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = Indie rock, blues rock
| length =
| label = Downtown, V2
| writer = Cold War Kids
| producer = Kevin Augunas, Cold War Kids
| prev_title = "Hang Me Up to Dry" (re-release)
| prev_year = 2007
| next_title = I've Seen Enough
| next_year = 2008
| misc =
}}
"'Something Is Not Right with Me'" is a song by American indie rock band Cold War Kids. It serves as the fourth track and debut single off their second album 'Loyalty to Loyalty' (2008). The song was released online in July 2008 by the band on their Myspace page. It was given an official release on September 1, 2008, on iTunes. Lyrically, it describes a person facing a dilemma about living in a world that's constantly changing.
"Something Is Not Right with Me" received a mixed response from critics. It peaked at number 39 on the 'Billboard' Alternative Songs chart and was voted number 38 in the Triple J Hottest 100 in 2008, their third song to appear on that chart since 2007's "Hang Me Up to Dry" and "Hospital Beds". A music video for the single was directed by Sophie Muller that features the band in an abandoned warehouse space.
Song information
"Something Is Not Right with Me" was described by lead singer Nathan Willett as an upbeat track that's about a person losing touch with the revolving world and its constant changes from people to technology. James McMahon of 'NME' described the song's rhythm as being "akin to 'Lodger'-era Bowie."
Critical reception
The song garnered mixed reviews from music critics. Joseph Coscarelli of 'Spin' did a stream review and praised the band for its use of "a step-worthy, pounding bass line" and "Stones-styled bluesy licks". Judy Coleman of 'The Boston Globe' found the song to be "infectiously manic". Despite finding milquetoast tracks on the album, 'The Guardian' said that the song rose "above the general air of torpor". Chris Mincher of 'The A.V. Club' was critical about the track, finding fault in Nathan Willett's voice going from "a mere Jack White-style wail to screechy barking" but overall found it to be "an otherwise fine tune".
The song was voted number 38 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2008, their third song to appear on that chart since 2007's "Hang Me Up to Dry" and "Hospital Beds".
Music video
The video features the band playing in an abandoned warehouse space in which they do random stuff that follows the song's title. The video was directed by Sophie Muller and was uploaded on the band's YouTube page on September 17, 2008.
Live performances
Cold War Kids performed the song on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on September 19, 2008, 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' on October 28, 2008, and 'The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson' on November 13, 2008.
Use in popular culture
*The song was featured in the season 5 episode "Fire Sale" of the HBO series 'Entourage'.
*The song was featured in the 2009 film 'Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant'.
Formats and track listing
;Europe CD
#"Something Is Not Right with Me" 2:29
;Europe 7" Vinyl
#"Something Is Not Right with Me" 2:22
#"Bullies Always Win" 3:11
Charts
{|class="wikitable"
!align="left"|Chart (2008)
!align="center"|Peak
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References
Category:2008 singles
Category:2008 songs
Category:Cold War Kids songs
Category:Downtown Records singles
Category:V2 Records singles
Category:Music videos directed by Sophie Muller
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