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"Electric Love"
Single by Børns
from the album Dopamine
Released	November 10, 2014
Genre	Glam rock
Length	3:38
Label	Geffen Interscope
Songwriter(s)	Garrett Borns Tommy English Nick Long Josh Moran
Producer(s)	Tommy English
Børns singles chronology
"Electric Love" (2014) "10,000 Emerald Pools" (2015)
Music video
"Electric Love" on YouTube
Audio sample
"Electric Love" file help

"Electric Love" is the debut single by American singer and songwriter Børns. The song was originally recorded by Børns for his second extended play, Candy, where it appears as the first track, and later appeared as the third track on his debut studio album, Dopamine. On February 26, 2017, the song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Release

"Electric Love" was originally released on November 10, 2014, on Børns' second EP, Candy. The song was re-released as the third track of Børns' debut album, Dopamine.

On May 6, 2015, a music video for "Electric Love" was uploaded on Børns' Vevo channel on YouTube. The video features Børns singing the song and playing the guitar, as well as numerous female dancers and ecstatic colorful animations.

Reception

"Electric Love" has been well received by both critics and audiences. NPR referred to the song as viral. The Guardian's Kate Hutchinson praised the track's blend of glam rock and "high-intensity sound." Neil Z. Yeung of AllMusic dubbed the song a "Gary Glitter stomper" and the "alt-radio hit of summer 2015." Spin's Brennan Carley described the song as a "crisp, beachside pop anthem."

Charts

Certifications

References

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• 2014 songs
• Børns songs
• 2015 debut singles
• Geffen Records singles
• Interscope Records singles
• Songs written by Nick Long