Knock Yourself Out XD
| "Knock Yourself Out XD" | ||||
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| Single by Porter Robinson | ||||
| from the album Smile! :D | ||||
| Released | April 24, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Synth-pop | |||
| Length | 2:48 | |||
| Label | Mom + Pop | |||
| Songwriter | Porter Robinson | |||
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"Knock Yourself Out XD" (stylized in all caps) is a song recorded by the American musician Porter Robinson. It was released on April 24, 2024, through Mom + Pop as the second single from his third studio album, Smile! :D. It was accompanied by a music video.
Composition
[edit]On the song's sounds and melody, Alex Rigotti of NME said that "Knock Yourself Out XD" shows Robinson going towards a pop direction.[1] Rigotti called it "euphoric".[1] Robin Murray of Clash described the song as "a pop trailblazer, a rock of future-facing production and incredible energy."[2] Paul Simpson of AllMusic described how "the song's sunny, guitar-driven melody eventually gives way to a drum'n'bass-influenced coda".[3] Clash's Robin Murray described it as "quite upbeat [with] a playful, Y2K sound".[4] Eric Torres from Pitchfork described the song as "fizzy synthpop" and wrote that the song "circles restlessly around the producer's earnest, unvarnished vocal delivery and an earworm 8-bit melody."[5]
The song's lyrics were touched on by numerous reviewers. Dan Harrison of Dork noted that they "indulg[e] in playful self-awareness" through "pop culture references and personal anecdotes".[6] Pitchfork reviewer Anna Gaca noted the satirical and tongue-in-cheek approach Robinson takes towards celebrity-worship culture, highlighting his irreverent and humorous treatment of being a celebrity.[7] The Independent reviewer Carla Feric also commented on the tongue-in-cheek nature of the lyrics, describing it as "fun" and "adding brightness" to Smile! :D.[8] Writing for Billboard, Jason Lipshutz remarked that Robinson "jump[s] between sardonic one-liners and hooks that could satisfy stadiums" in the song.[9] Simpson described the lyrics as an example of Smile! :D's "goofy, often self-deprecating humor".[3] Murray said that the song is "honest and personal".[4]
Release and reception
[edit]"Knock Yourself Out XD" was released on April 24, 2024, through Mom + Pop. It accompanied by a music video directed by Uncanny and creatively directed by Bradley & Pablo.[10] Murray described the video as "some wicked visuals".[2]
Murray said that the track "is definitely a strong opener and one of [Clash's] favorite tracks from the album".[4]
Gaca praised the catchy melody and clever lyrics, framing the song as an enjoyable critique of both celebrity status and fan expectations.[7]
Harrison wrote that the song "encapsulates [Smile! :D's] ability to be both deeply introspective and unabashedly fun".[6]
On May 1, 2025, "Knock Yourself Out XD", alongside "Cheerleader", was added to Dance Dance Revolution World.[11]
Year-end lists
[edit]| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fader | The 50 Best Songs of 2024 | 41 | [12] |
| Paste | The 100 Best Songs of 2024 | 48 | [13] |
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[14] | 39 |
Release history
[edit]| Version | Region | Date | Format(s) | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original | Worldwide | April 24, 2024 | Mom + Pop |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Rigotti, Alex (April 24, 2024). "Porter Robinson announces new album Smile! :D with euphoric single 'Knock Yourself Out XD'". NME. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Murray, Robin (April 25, 2024). "Porter Robinson Announces New Album Smile! :D". Clash. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Simpson, Paul. "Smile! :D review". AllMusic. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ a b c Murray, Robin (July 29, 2024). "Porter Robinson – Smile! :D". Clash. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ "The 41 Most Anticipated Albums of Summer 2024". Pitchfork. June 20, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ a b Harrison, Dan (July 26, 2024). "Porter Robinson – Smile! :D". Dork. Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ a b Gaca, Anna (April 26, 2024). "Porter Robinson: 'Knock Yourself Out XD'". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "Blur reflect on bucket list Wembley Stadium gig in their latest concert album". The Independent. July 24, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (December 18, 2024). "Staff Picks: 20 Pop Songs From 2024 That Deserved to Be Smashes". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ Harrison, Dan (April 25, 2024). "Porter Robinson has revealed his third studio album, Smile! :D". Dork. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ @DDR_573 (April 29, 2025). "【新規楽曲追加!】5月1日(木)10:00(JST)より、新規楽曲「Cheerleader / Porter Robinson」「Knock Yourself Out XD / Porter Robinson」を追加!" (Tweet). Retrieved May 28, 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ "The 50 best songs of 2024". The Fader. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ^ "The 100 Best Songs of 2024". Paste Magazine. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ "Porter Robinson Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2024.