American Dream (MKTO song)
| "American Dream" | ||||
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| Single by MKTO | ||||
| from the album MKTO | ||||
| Released | 17 April 2014 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:45 | |||
| Writer(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Malcolm David Kelley | |||
| MKTO singles chronology | ||||
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"American Dream" is a song recorded by American musical duo MKTO. It was released in April 2014 as the fourth single from their debut album MKTO.[1] It was commercially less successful than the previous three singles, however it still reached the top 20 in New Zealand and top 40 in Australia.[2] American Dream refers to the national ethos of the United States.
Music video
The music video for this single was released on 28 April 2014.[3]
Reviews
David Whiteway from Renowned For Sound gave the song 4 out 5, saying; "American Dream is a belter. [It] opens with the words “'do something with your life'” and [it has] a captivating hook and choral melody driven by massive pop sensibilities and their own excellent song writing skills. " [4]
Jolt Magazine said: "This song is an uplifting song that begs you to listen to the lyrics about how the ‘underdogs rise and the mighty fall’." [5]
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| scope="row" | Australia (ARIA)[6] | 40 |
| scope="row" | New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7] | 12 |
| scope="row" | US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[8] | 33 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[9] | Gold | 35,000^ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[10] | Gold | 0* |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- ↑ "American Dream - Single". iTunes New Zealand. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ↑ "American Dream (Australian Charts)". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ↑ "MKTO - American Dream". YouTube. 28 April 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ↑ "Single Review: MKTO – 'American Dream'". www.renownedforsound.com. 20 March 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ↑ "MKTO- MKTO Album Review". http://joltmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 31 December 2014. External link in
|publisher=(help) - ↑ "Australian-charts.com – MKTO – American Dream". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
- ↑ "Charts.org.nz – MKTO – American Dream". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
- ↑ "MKTO – Chart history" Billboard Pop Songs for MKTO. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
- ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2014 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association.
- ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – MKTO – American Dream". Recorded Music NZ.