Good Ones

"Good Ones" is a song by English singer and songwriter Charli XCX, released as the lead single from her upcoming fifth studio album, Crash (2022).[2] The song was released on 2 September 2021.[1] Musically, it has been described to incorporate synthwave, electropop, and dance genres.[3][4][5]

This article is about the Charli XCX song. For other uses, see Good Ones (disambiguation).

"Good Ones"
Single by Charli XCX
from the album Crash
Released2 September 2021 (2021-09-02)[1]
Genre
Length2:16
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Oscar Holter
Charli XCX singles chronology
"Out Out"
(2021)		 "Good Ones"
(2021)		 "New Shapes"
(2021)
Music video
"Good Ones" on YouTube

Background

"Good Ones" turns away from the more experimental hyperpop-oriented production of her previous releases, returning to the poppier sound present earlier in her career.[6] It was described as a synthwave[3] and electropop[4] song, filled with "hypnotic, throbbing synths" and "punchy production".[7] Lyrically, the song depicts her habit to attract toxic relationships and sabotage healthy ones.

Music video

A music video was released along with the song. The video was filmed in Mexico and directed by Hannah Lux Davis.[8] The video depicts Charli at the funeral of her former lover, dancing in underwear around the grave and on a tombstone. The tombstone features her own name along with her birthdate and the date 18 March 2022, the release date of Crash.[2]

Critical reception

Jade Gomez of Paste praised the song, saying "Charli arrives with a spectacular club banger that still carries the sharp wit and quirks that have made her an innovator."[6]

Pitchfork's Quinn Moreland complimented the song but lamented its short runtime, stating that "so many pop songs drag on for too long, but this one could stand to stretch its legs. Perhaps that's the point: the good things always slip away too quickly."[7]

Rankings
Critical rankings for "Good Ones"
Publication Accolade Rank Ref.
Pitchfork The 100 Best Songs of 2021 45 [9]

Commercial performance

In the United Kingdom, "Good Ones" debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 44, becoming Charli's 12th top 50 hit on the chart, and 17th overall. It additionally became her highest charting entry as lead artist since "1999" in 2018.

In Ireland, the song debuted at number 32, marking her 16th entry in the nation.

Charts
Chart performance for "Good Ones"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[10] 94
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[11] 47
Global 200 (Billboard)[12] 164
Ireland (IRMA)[13] 32
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] 9
UK Singles (OCC)[15] 44

Release history
Release history for "Good Ones"
Region Date Format Label
Various 2 September 2021[1]
United States 5 October 2021[16] Contemporary hit radio Elektra

References
  1. "Good Ones - Single by Charli XCX". Apple Music. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  2. Triscari, Caleb (17 August 2021). "Charli XCX teases new album release date". Pitchfork. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  3. "Charli XCX shares new song/video "Good Ones"". The Fader. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
  4. "Charli XCX — Good Ones". Euphoria. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
  5. Gomez, Jade (4 November 2021). "Charli XCX Announces New Album CRASH, Shares Single and Tour Dates". Paste. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  6. "The Best New Songs: Charli XCXx, Wet, Wiki and more". Paste Magazine. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  7. Moreland, Quinn (2 September 2021). ""Good Ones" by Charli XCX Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  8. Kreps, Daniel (2 September 2021). "See Charli XCX's 'Twisted, Dramatic' Video for New Song 'Good Ones'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  9. Cook, Cameron (6 December 2021). "The 100 Best Songs of 2021". Pitchfork. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  10. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 13 September 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1645. Australian Recording Industry Association. 13 September 2021. p. 4.
  11. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 202144 into search. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  12. "Charli XCX Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  13. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  14. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 13 September 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  15. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  16. "Top 40/M Future Releases". AllAccess. Archived from the original on 25 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
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