My Obsession

"My Obsession"
Single by Cheap Trick
from the album Special One
Released 2003
Format CD
Genre Rock, power pop
Length 3:34
Label Big3 Records
Cheap Trick Unlimited
Songwriter(s) Tom Petersson, Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander, Julian Raymond
Producer(s) Chris Shaw, Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick singles chronology
"Scent of a Woman"
(2003)		 "My Obsession"
(2003)		 "Too Much"
(2003)

"Scent of a Woman"
(2003)		 "My Obsession"
(2003)		 "Too Much"
(2003)

"My Obsession" is a song by the American rock band Cheap Trick, released in 2003 as the second single from their fourteenth studio album Special One. It was written by Tom Petersson, Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander and Julian Raymond, and produced by Chris Shaw and Cheap Trick.[1]

Background

Following the radio-hit "Scent of a Woman", "My Obsession" was released as the second promotional single from Special One, aiming at generating airplay. During one of the band's 2004 live concerts in the United States, Nielsen introduced the song by stating "This next one has been getting airplay all around the world, everywhere except here."[2][3]

Release

The single was released in America only as a promotional CD single, where it aimed solely at radio station play. Two different CD singles were released in total.[4] The main release was a 1-track CD-R acetate, which featured a custom printed disc and laminated promo picture title insert. It featured "My Obsession" as the sole track, and although it was the same duration as the album version, the song was slightly edited and was titled "My Obsession (Radio Edit)" on the single.[5]

A test press disc single was also released which was similar to the main release except for the addition of one bonus track titled "Come on Christmas (Bonus Track)". The release was sent out to radio station programmers only in very limited quantity. "Come on Christmas" was originally released in 1996 on the limited edition E.P. "Gift".[6] A seven-minute song also appeared on the 1996 four-disc box-set compilation Sex, America, Cheap Trick.[7]

Both releases featured the same artwork, using a picture of a man and woman in the sea wearing diving goggles, as they press their goggles against one another.[8]

Following the song's original release as a single and on the Special One album, the song was included on the January 2004 various artists compilation Radioactive: Mainstream Rock Series (January 2004). This compilation was released by X-Mix for professional DJs only as noted on the front cover.[9] A live version of the track was included on the 2004 live DVD/CD set From Tokyo to You: Live in Japan.[10] Although the song was not included on the 2005 extended play "Sessions@AOL", the band did perform the song during the sessions. For the previous single "Scent of a Woman", the single was released on CDr prior to the distribution of the main promotional CD. On this release, a live version of "My Obsession" was included as one of three extra bonus tracks.[11]

Promotion

No music video was created for the single, although the song became part of the band's live set before and after the album's release.

On August 21, 2003, the band performed a set of songs for the session at AOL. The band performed various songs, with at least six songs from the Special One album, including "My Obsession".[12] On April 5, 2005, a five track extended play "Sessions@AOL" was released by the band, although the song wasn't included.[13]

Critical reception

Upon release, Billboard commented: "Fans and rock programmers will find plenty to love in such tracks as "Scent of a Woman," "My Obsession" and "If I Could." Cheap Trick's reliable tunefulness is in full force here; its music continues to be an irresistible confection."[14] Sun Herald said: "My favorite song right now is "My Obsession," with its Beatles-Who song construction that features many different sides of Zander."[15] Las Cruces Sun-News commented: "On their newest release Special One, Cheap Trick wears their influences on their sleeves, with the Alex Chilton-esque "Pop Drone" and "My Obsession."[16]

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel stated: "Make no mistake, this is Robin's record, and the thin man flexes the velvet of his million dollar voice on each and every number. On the outstanding "Words," "My Obsession," "Pop Drone" and five other peerless instant classics, he is the perfect blend of Lennon, Bryan Ferry, Marc Bolan and Roy Orbison."[17] Concert Shots felt "My Obsession" recalled the Beatles, adding: "this time the melodic, minor key beauty of Revolver is conjured. Heart-wrenching harmonies make the song even more overwhelming."[18] The State noted: "There's a lot fewer rockers here than Cheap Trick is usually known for, but the Lennon-ish "Words" and the poppy "My Obsession" make for interesting listening."[19] MelodicRock.com said of the song: ""My Obsession" is another uptempo number that comes just in the nick of time. This is another sweet, feel good pop track and another that fits the Zander solo style. One of the album's most instant tracks."[20]

Washington Post felt that Cheap Trick "recalls George Harrison" on the song.[21] Buffalo News described the song as "cunning power-pop".[22] [Star-News]] described the song as "psychedelic rock".[23] Worcester Telegram Gazette described the album as being "pure Cheap Trick", adding that "My Obession" had a "scrappy street feel".[24] KNAC writer Frank Meyer was critical of the album and song, stating: "..."Too Much," "My Obsession" and the title track prolong the boredom even further and find this once ferocious band sounding as tame and declawed as ever."[25]

Track listing

CDr Single (3K2210435874 - promo)
  1. "My Obsession (Radio Edit)" - 3:34
CDr Single (Bonus track promo)
  1. "My Obsession (Radio Edit)" - 3:34
  2. "Come on Christmas (Bonus Track)" - 2:21

Personnel

Cheap Trick
Additional personnel

References

  1. ↑ "Cheap Trick - Special One (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  2. ↑ "Lip Service". Angelfire.com. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  3. ↑ "Review of Aerosmith at Amphitheater At Clark County on Sat May 22, 2004". ConcertFan.com. 2004-05-24. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  4. ↑ "Cheap Trick - My Obsession at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  5. ↑ "Cheap Trick - My Obsession (CDr) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  6. ↑ Stone, Doug. "Gift - Cheap Trick : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  7. ↑ Thomas, Stephen. "Sex, America, Cheap Trick - Cheap Trick : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  8. ↑ "Images for Cheap Trick - My Obsession". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  9. ↑ "Radioactive: Mainstream Rock Series (January 2004) - Various Artists : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  10. ↑ Prato, Greg (2004-06-15). "From Tokyo to You: Live in Japan - Cheap Trick : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  11. ↑ "Cheap Trick - Scent Of A Woman (CDr) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  12. ↑ "Cheap Trick-My Obsession(Sessions @ AOL)_ÔÚÏßÊÓƵ¹Û¿´_ÍÁ¶¹ÍøÊÓƵ cheap trick Sessions @ AOL". Tudou.com. 2008-10-16. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  13. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Sessions@AOL - EP by Cheap Trick". Itunes.apple.com. 2005-04-05. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  14. ↑ "Billboard - Google Books". Books.google.co.uk. 2003-07-19. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  15. ↑ http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=BX&s_site=sunherald&p_multi=BX&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0FFE981E4D61D0AF&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM
  16. ↑ "Newspaper Archive". Nl.newsbank.com. 2004-03-12. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  17. ↑ "JSOnline.com News Archives". Nl.newsbank.com. 2003-10-24. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  18. ↑ "CHEAP TRICK Special One CD review". Concertshots.com. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  19. ↑ http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=CS&s_site=thestate&p_multi=CS&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0FCADA152144EE33&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM
  20. ↑ "Interactive Melodic CD Reviews". MelodicRock.com. Retrieved 2013-03-03.
  21. ↑ "CHEAP TRICK "Special One"". Pqasb.pqarchiver.com. 2003-08-29. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  22. ↑ "News Archives: The Buffalo News". Nl.newsbank.com. 2003-07-18. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  23. ↑ https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=0BJPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yR8EAAAAIBAJ&pg=2402,2099618&dq=cheap+trick+my+obsession&hl=en
  24. ↑ David Niles. "Worcester Telegram & Gazette Archives". Nl.newsbank.com. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  25. ↑ "Reviews - Cheap Trick Special One". Knac.Com. 2003-10-10. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
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