Attn (song)

"Attn"
Single by Beartooth
from the album The Surface
ReleasedSeptember 20, 2024
GenrePop rock[1]
Length3:23
LabelRed Bull
Songwriter(s)Caleb Shomo
Producer(s)Shomo
Beartooth singles chronology
"I Was Alive"
(2023) 		"Attn"
(2024)
Music video
"Attn" on YouTube

"Attn" is a song by American rock band Beartooth. It was released on September 20, 2024, as the seventh and final single from the deluxe edition of their fifth studio album, The Surface.

Background

Caleb Shomo described "Attn" as "the ultimate conclusion" to the album cycle of The Surface.[2] In a statement, Shomo stated, "I think self-love has led to a deeper understanding of my value as a person, to myself and to others... Chasing that feeling and trusting it and finding a group of people that will empower you in that journey is what it's all about."[3]

Composition

"Attn" was written and produced by Caleb Shomo.[4] The song is described as pop rock and lyrically speaks about self-empowerment and being positive-minded.[1]

Critical reception

"Attn" was met with positive reviews from music critics. Hesher Keenan of MetalSucks stated, "It's catchy, it's hooky, and I'm sure plenty of crusty metalheads are going to be mad... Still, it's a high-energy piece that goes places that most other artists in the genre wouldn't go."[5] Blabbermouth.net remarked, "In classic Beartooth fashion, it's rife with hooks, supremely catchy verses, arena-filling, sing-along choruses, and monster breakdowns. The anthemic highs are reflective of Shomo's introspective journey to finding and loving his authentic self."[6] Paul Brown of Wall of Sound complimented the track calling it "a throwback to 80s film soundtracks" and described it as "a melodic metal jam that continues with the mentality of self-preservation and self-love, full to the brim of encouraging messaging and Caleb's soothing vocal display."[7]

Music video

The music video for "Attn" premiered on September 20, 2024.[8] The video shows Shomo in a subway station before taking an elevator back to the streets above, a metaphor for "his professional and personal path from ground zero to the top."[9]

Personnel

Credits for "Attn" adapted from album's liner notes.[4]

  • Caleb Shomo – vocals, all instruments, producer, engineer, mastering, mixing
  • Oshie Bichar – additional producer
  • James Musshorn – additional engineer

Charts

Chart performance for "Attn"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
US Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard)[10] 18

Release history

Release history for "Attn"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various September 20, 2024 Digital download Red Bull [11]

References

  1. ^ a b Gregory Adams (September 20, 2024). "Hear Beartooth's Uplifting Pop Rock Single 'Attn'". Revolver. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Maria Serra (September 20, 2024). "Beartooth Releases 'ATTN.' Music Video & 'The Surface' (Deluxe Edition)". idobi Radio. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  3. ^ Emily Carter (September 20, 2024). "Beartooth drop new single ATTN. from The Surface (Deluxe Edition)". Kerrang!. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  4. ^ a b The Surface (Deluxe) (Digital liner notes). Beartooth. Red Bull Records. 2024.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ Hesher Keenan (September 20, 2024). "As Per Their Last E-Mail, Beartooth Release Video for 'ATTN.'". MetalSucks. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  6. ^ "Beartooth Shares New Song 'ATTN.' From 'The Surface (Deluxe Edition)'". Blabbermouth.net. September 20, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  7. ^ Paul Brown (September 20, 2024). "Beartooth Unlocks The Surface Deluxe with New Track 'ATTN.' and More!". Wall of Sound. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  8. ^ James Wilson-Taylor (September 20, 2024). "Beartooth Drop 'ATTN' From New Deluxe Album". Rock Sound. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  9. ^ Nao Glover (September 26, 2024). "Beartooth announces 'The Surface (Deluxe Edition),' shares music video for new song, 'ATTN.'". HM. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  10. ^ "Beartooth Chart History (Hot Hard Rock Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  11. ^ Greg Kennelty (September 20, 2024). "Beartooth Unveils Music Video For New Song 'Attn.', Releases Deluxe Version Of The Surface". Metal Injection. Retrieved September 28, 2024.