"Trouble" is a song by American indie rock band, Never Shout Never. It was released on December 29, 2008, as the only single from their third EP Me & My Uke. The song has been labelled as Never Shout Never's "breakout hit."[3] The song peaked at number five on the US BillboardHot Singles Sales chart and was certified Gold by the RIAA in May 2012.[4][5]
Background and composition
The song was first released on December 29, 2008 via his MySpace page.[6] A lyrics video for the song was released on November 11, 2011.[7]
"Trouble" was written and produced by Christofer Drew.[8] The track runs at 120 BPM[9] and is in the key of B major to E major.[10] Drew's range in the song spans from the notes D4 to D6.[9] The song was recorded in a day at Engaged Audio Studios in Springfield, Missouri and was co-produced by Kevin Gates.[11]
In a 2012 interview with Alter the Press!, Drew stated that the band was going to re-record the song for their fourth studio album, Indigo, however never made the final cut.[10] The song was also supposed to be recorded in seventh chord. He described the track as fun, upbeat and that it has "a super Beatles vibe."[10]
Critical reception
Alternative Press described the track as "iconic" and called Drew's vocals "beautifully soothing."[1]
Track listing
Digital download
No.
Title
Length
1.
"Trouble"
2:25
Personnel
Credits for "Trouble" adapted from album's liner notes.[8]
^ abMe and My Uke (Digital liner notes). Never Shout Never. Loveway Records. 2009.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)