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'Sledgehammer' is a song recorded by American girl group Fifth Harmony for their debut studio album, Reflection (2015). The song was released on October 28, 2014 by Epic Records and Syco Music as the record's second single. It was written by Jonas Jeberg, Meghan Trainor and Sean Douglas, and produced by Jeberg. Artist: Fifth Harmony. 8.88 MB Sledgehammer. Artist: Fifth Harmony. 9.01 MB Sledgehammer. Artist: Fifth Harmony. 9.04 MB Sledgehammer. Artist: Fifth Harmony. 8.92 MB Fifth Harmony Sledgehammer Instrumental Prod.

Its lyrics use a as a metaphor to express the physical effects caused by excessive love. Generally gave positive reviews of the song, praising its production. Commercially, 'Sledgehammer' peaked at number 40 on the, making it Fifth Harmony's first top 40 entry in the United States. It was eventually certified by the (RIAA) for sales of over one million copies. The song also reached the top 40 in several other countries, including New Zealand, Czech Republic and Slovakia. An accompanying for the track was choreographed and directed. The visual portrays each member as a silhouette and they sing in a swing set, among other scenes.

Critics noted the video's simple aesthetics as part of a growth in the group's visuals. Fifth Harmony performed the song live at the,,, and. A 23-second from the of 'Sledgehammer', which incorporates influences of 1980's and. Problems playing this file? During a on October 23, 2014, Fifth Harmony announced that 'Sledgehammer' would be serviced as the second from their debut studio album, (2015). They described it as a transition from their precedent single ' (2014). The track was written by,, and, while production was handled by Jeberg and The group's vocals were produced and recorded by Heberg, Mason, Jr.

And Andrew Hey at Windmark Recording Studios in,. 'Sledgehammer' 's production contains an beat with and music influences, along with heavy.

Lyrically, the song uses a as a to express physical effects caused by excessive love. This can be noted during the line, 'If you take my pulse right now, it would feel just like a sledgehammer.' Jessica Hyndman of suggested that the track talks about 'the kind of love that just can't be contained'.

According to music sheet published at Musicnotes.com by, 'Sledgehammer' is written in the key of and is set in a 4 4 with an upbeat melody. The quintet's vocals span from G 3 to F 5 and follow a of C–G–D–C–E m–D. Critical reception [ ] 'Sledgehammer' received generally positive reviews from. Jason Lipshutz of praised the song's 'EDM-meets-new-wave beat' and its 'immediate hook', believing that 'Sledgehammer' is 'the best pop track about the physical effects of lovesickness since 's '.'

It was tied as the best ranked song of the week, sharing the honor with ' (2014) by singer. Mike Wass of called it 'a sugary sweet synth-pop anthem with serious radio appeal'. Jessica Hyndman from MTV noted that 'Sledgehammer' takes on a fun pop vibe' that lacked in the group's previous single 'Boss'.

A reviewer from deemed the track as 'catchy', while writer Carolyn Menyes from website Music Times gave a mixed review to 'Sledgehammer'. She praised the group's performance, commending that their distinctive voices sound 'perfectly', but expressed that the single fell 'completely into average territory.' In a 2017 article published on Idolator, Mike Neid placed the song in his 'should have been bigger' category, stating that the track was one of the group's most 'underrated'. 100 Feet 2008 Movie Online here.

Neid further commented on how their visuals were not as 'sexy' as the music video for their 2016 single ', but served as a 'joyful and chic' reminder of their 'youthful beginnings.' Billboard ranked the song at number 57 on their 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time list. Lipshutz stated that, although one of their lyrics is 'more than a bit confusing', the group manage to 'sell their tale of unsaid infatuation with dedicated melismas and gooey production'. Commercial performance [ ] Upon its release, 'Sledgehammer' debuted on Billboard 's chart at number 28 and peaked at number 21 in December 2014, becoming their highest position on the chart and surpassing their debut single ' (2013).

The song went on to spend three non-consecutive weeks at its peak position. For the week dated December 4, 2014, 'Sledgehammer' debuted at number 93 on the.

It eventually rose to a peak of 40 on its fifth week on the chart with sales of 85,000, aided by a price reduction on digital download sites, which reported a 277 percent spike in sales. This marked Fifth Harmony's best week sales, as well as their highest-charting single and first top 40 hit; it has since been surpassed by ' (2015), which peaked at number 12 and 'Work from Home', which peaked at number four. On June 26, 2015, 'Sledgehammer' was certified Platinum by the (RIAA) in the United States for sales of one million units. It also received a Gold certification in both Canada and Sweden. Music video [ ]. In the music video, the members of Fifth Harmony portray themselves as dancing in a background of blue and white shades.

An accompanying music video for 'Sledgehammer' was uploaded onto Fifth Harmony's official account on November 25, 2014. It was directed and choreographed by, who also directed the music video for 'Boss'. Scenes in the visual include a swing set, an unicorn sculpture, and a silhouetted man swinging a sledgehammer while the group is dressed in colorful dresses and silky hair. MTV released an exclusive behind-the-scenes video of 'Sledgehammer' on November 21, 2014. The video begins with the members of Fifth Harmony standing in a background of white and blue shades, where claps her hands and the screen goes dark.

The group is subsequently standing in a pyramid stair, with Cabello moving her hands in rhythm of the song before switching back to the prior scene. Following this, the screen goes dark several times, switching from a shot of a shirtless man moving a sledgehammer and the members in the white and blue shade background. The next scene turns into color, revealing the faces of the group for the first time, with each pounding their heart with their hands as the lyric 'If you could take my pulse right now, it would feel like a sledgehammer' is sung. Choreographed dance moves such as the members throwing their fists in the air and the shot between the shirtless man moving the sledgehammer are alternated.

The screen then shows blue and orange colors, in a special effect mimicking lights moving around them. Final scenes shows the members individually singing, all wearing a different dress from the first shot. The video continues with repeating several scenes with the becoming more present.

In a different shot, the silhouette one of the group is seen with a fan blowing air towards her, waving her hair and dress simultaneously. The video rewinds the moment the shirtless man breaks pieces of brick apart to make it seem as if though the pieces are reforming, similar to when one is going through heartbreak. Writing for Billboard, Lipshutz said the video's monochromatic setting allows the group to 'demonstrate their maturity'. He also states that the video is 'more of a relax fest' and called the 'giddiness radiation' of the girls 'pretty infectious'. Live performances [ ] On November 9, 2014, Fifth Harmony performed 'Sledgehammer' for the first time at the pre-show of the. The following week, the group performed the song on and performed an acoustic version on. Nearly a month later, the group performed a stripped down jazz version on 's and closed the year by performing the song on 's New Year's Revolution' that aired on.

Upon the release of, the group performed the song on and on. Several weeks later, the group presented the song on while promoting the album in Australia and on. Sledgehammer also appeared on the setlist for Fifth Harmony's performances at the 2015 New York, New York; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; and Sunrise, Florida concerts. It was also included on the setlist for the group's headlined international tours, the and the. Credits and personnel [ ] Credits adapted from Reflection 's. Recording and management • Recorded at Windmark Recording Studios () • Mixed at Larrabee Sound Studios () • Mastered at Big Noize Studios (, ) • Published by BMG Platinum Songs – All rights administered by BMG Rights Management (US) / LLC Year Of The Dog Music (), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) and Eastman Point Publishing (BMI).