Eazy Sleazy

"Eazy Sleazy" is a song by Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl. It was surprise-released 13 April 2021 through Polydor Records.[1] Jagger conceived the single during the COVID-19 pandemic and collaborated with drummer Dave Grohl and producer Matt Clifford virtually.[2][3][4] "Eazy Sleazy" is an upbeat,[5][6] "muscular, melodic"[7] hard rock[8] song. So far the song is only available on YouTube.

"Eazy Sleazy"
Single by Mick Jagger featuring Dave Grohl
Released13 April 2021
Recorded2021
GenreRock, hard rock
Length3:46
LabelPolydor Records
Songwriter(s)
  • Mick Jagger
  • Dave Grohl
Producer(s)
  • Mick Jagger
  • Matt Clifford
Mick Jagger singles chronology
"Gotta Get a Grip"
(2017)		 "Eazy Sleazy"
(2021)		 "Strange Game"
(2022)

Writing and recording

"Eazy Sleazy" was written initially by Jagger during March 2021 while watching coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]

Lyrics

The song's lyrics describe life during the COVID-19 pandemic and common frustrations, including misinformation relating to the pandemic.[2] The lyrics mention TikTok dances, Zoom video conferencing, and Bill Gates conspiracy theories. "Eazy Sleazy"'s chorus is deliberately optimistic for a post-pandemic future, with Jagger singing "It's gonna be a garden of earthly delights"[2] and "It'll be a memory you're trying to remember to forget".[1]

Critical reception

NME's Tom Skinner referred to "Eazy Sleazy" as an "infectious rock team-up",[9] while Variety editor Jem Aswad referred to it as a "pandemic anthem" and "punky song" that is "the liveliest thing Jagger has released in many years".[4] The Guardian's Ben Beaumont-Thomas found the track "amusing", stating that it railed "against the boredom of lockdowns" during the pandemic.[10]

Personnel
  • Mick Jagger – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Dave Grohl – drums, lead guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals

References
  1. "EAZY SLEAZY". Mick Jagger. 13 April 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  2. Blistein, Jon (13 April 2021). "Mick Jagger Recruits Dave Grohl for New Song on Pandemic Life, 'Eazy Sleazy'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  3. Strauss, Matthew (13 April 2021). "Listen to Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl's New Song "Eazy Sleazy"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  4. Aswad, Jem (13 April 2021). "Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl Drop Surprise Pandemic Anthem, 'Eazy Sleazy'". Variety. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  5. Lejeune, Tristan (13 April 2021). "Mick Jagger, Dave Grohl team up on song about life in the pandemic". The Hill. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  6. "Mick Jagger's lockdown song 'Eazy Sleazy' celebrates easing of Britain's restrictions". ABC News Australia. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  7. Newman, Jason (13 April 2021). "Mick Jagger Has Some Thoughts on the Pandemic, Anti-Vaxxers, and Conspiracy Theories". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  8. Kennedy, Mark (13 April 2021). "Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl team up for a pandemic anthem". AP News. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  9. Skinner, Tom (13 April 2021). "Listen to Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl's surprise new single 'Eazy Sleazy'". NME. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  10. Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (13 April 2021). "'Bill Gates is in my bloodstream!' Mick Jagger releases pandemic-themed solo track". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
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