Criminals (DMA's song)

"Criminals" is a song by Australian rock band DMA's. The song premiered on Triple J on 5 July 2020[2] and was released on 7 July 2020 as the fifth single from their third studio album, The Glow. The song was written during the last few days of the album recording sessions.[3] They performed the song live at the 2020 AFL Grand Final.[4]

"Criminals"
Single by DMA's
from the album The Glow
Released7 July 2020[1]
Length3:15
Label
  • I OH YOU
Songwriter(s)
  • Took
  • Mason
  • O'Dell
DMA's singles chronology
"Learning Alive"
(2020)		 "Criminals"
(2020)		 "Round & Around"
(2020)
Music video
"Criminals" on YouTube

The song was number 32 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2020.[5] At the AIR Awards of 2021, the Avalanches remix won Best Independent Dance, Electronica or Club Single.[6]

Reception

TotalNtertainment said "It begins as a subtle piano based offering and builds quickly into an uplifting pop banger with a punchy, groove-focused hook."[3]

Josh Regan Matthews from The Edge rated the song 4 out of 5 calling the song "a Bold and Successful Experiment". Matthews said "The song heavily focuses on creating an atmosphere for the listener; the opening minute creates a slow and mellow vibe which can be associated to a number of DMA's songs with frontman Tommy O Dell's soft and gentle voice. Once that minute is over though, the song changes completely to a dance-fuelled pop party anthem."[7]

Track listings
Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Criminals"3:15
Digital download[8]
No.TitleLength
1."Criminals" (The Avalanches remix)7:15
Digital download[9]
No.TitleLength
1."Criminals" (acoustic)3:03

References
  1. Gallagher, Alex (7 July 2020). "DMA's share new single "Criminals"". NME. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  2. "Our new single "Criminals" is being premiered today on triplej tune in from 6pm AEST / 9am BST ❤️💚💙". twitter.com. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  3. ""Criminals" is the latest release from DMA's". TotalNtertainment. 6 July 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  4. Twomey, Callum (12 October 2019). "Gabba set to Glow: AFL locks in locals to rock historic Grand Final". AFL. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  5. "Hottest 100 2020". Triple J. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  6. "2021 AIR Awards Winners". Scenstr.com.au. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  7. "Review: DMA's "Criminals"; A Bold and Successful Experiment". www.theedgesusu.co.uk. 9 August 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  8. "Criminals (The Avalanches remix) – Single by DMA's on Apple Music". 19 August 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2020 – via Apple Music.
  9. "Criminals (acoustic) – Single by DMA's on Apple Music". 9 October 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2020 – via Apple Music.
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