Criticize (song)

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"Criticize"
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U.S. cover art
Single by Alexander O'Neal
from the album Hearsay
B-side"A Broken Heart Can Mend" / "Fake (Extended Version)" (UK 12" only)
ReleasedSeptember 23, 1987 (1987-09-23)
Recorded1986 (album version)
1987 (remix version)
Genre
Length4:09 (album version)
4:00 (single version)
LabelTabu
Songwriters
Producers
Alexander O'Neal singles chronology
"Fake"
(1987) 		"Criticize"
(1987) 		"Never Knew Love Like This"
(1988)

"Criticize" is a song by American recording artist Alexander O'Neal, written by O'Neal and Jellybean Johnson. It was the second single from O'Neal's second solo album, Hearsay (1987). The song's distinctive backing vocals were performed by Lisa Keith. Following the successful chart performances of the Hearsay single "Fake", "Criticize" was released as the album's second single.

Meaning

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The song's lyrics are a personal commentary, critical of a nagging ex-lover, who criticizes his "friends", "ideals", "lifestyle", and "feeling[s]".

Release

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"Criticize" peaked at number four on the R&B chart, and number 70 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In the United Kingdom, "Criticize" peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart, becoming O'Neal's biggest hit in Britain, and in 2020 was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry.

In Ireland, "Criticize" peaked at number 14 on the Irish Singles Chart.

Music video

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The official music video was directed by Marcelo Anciano.[2]

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The song is featured in the soundtrack of the video game Grand Theft Auto IV on the in-game radio station "The Vibe 98.8".

Track listing

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  • 12" Maxi (Tabu TBU 651158 6)
  1. "Criticize (Remix)" – 7:00
  2. "Criticize (Edit)" – 3:55
  3. "Criticize (A Cappella)" – 2:40
  4. "Criticize (Critical Mix)" – 5:30
  5. "Criticize (Critical Edit)" – 3:45
  6. "Criticize (Critical Dub)" – 4:30
  7. "Criticize (Nag Mix)" – 1:35
  • 12" Single
  1. "Criticize (Remix)" – 7:00
  2. "Criticize (Critical Mix)" – 5:30
  3. "Fake (Extended Version)" – 5:20
  • 7" Single (Tabu 651158 7)
  1. "Criticize" – 4:00
  2. "A Broken Heart Can Mend" – 3:40

Personnel

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Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.[3]

Sales chart performance

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Peak positions

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Chart (1987) Position
Ireland (IRMA)[4] 14
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[5] 17
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6] 40
UK Singles (OCC)[7] 4
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 70
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[9] 21
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 4
West Germany (GfK)[11] 24

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[12] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Re-recording

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Alexander O’Neal re-recorded “Criticize” in 1998 with producers Errol Jones and John Girvan.[13] The song was released as a commercial single, peaking at number 51 on the UK Singles Chart.[14]

Track listing

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  • UK CD Single (OWECD3)[15]
  1. "Criticize (‘98 Critical Yojo Working Radio Mix)" – 3:59
  2. "Criticize (‘98 Chill Out Positivity Krew Radio Mix)" – 4:38
  3. "Criticize (‘98 Critical Yojo Working Club Mix)" – 6:56
  4. "Criticize (‘98 House Positivity Mix)" – 4:20
  • UK 12” Single (OWET3)
  1. "Criticize (‘98 Critical Yojo Working Club Mix)" – 6:56
  2. "Criticize (‘98 Critical Yojo Working Radio Mix)" – 3:59
  3. "Criticize (‘98 Dub Mix)" – 4:38
  • Germany 12” Single (0066260CLU)
  1. "Criticize 1999 (Bini & Martini Club Vocal Mix)" – 7:22
  2. "Criticize 1999 (Bini & Martini Ocean Dub)" – 6:05
  3. "Criticize 1999 (Bini & Martini Subsonic Vocal Mix)" – 8:30
  4. "Criticize 1999 (Bini & Martini Subsonic Dub)" – 7:52
  • Germany 12” Single (0066540CLU)
  1. "Criticize (Stonebridge Club Mix)" – 9:52
  2. "Criticize (Critical Yojo Working Club Mix)" – 6:56
  3. "Criticize (Jamie Lewis Phat Club Mix)" – 7:49
  • Italy 12” Single (BLUE012)
  1. "Criticize '99 (Jamie Lewis Phat Club Mix)" – 7:49
  2. "Criticize '99 (Harley & Muscle Deep House Mix)" – 7:54
  • Italy 12” Single (BLUE013)
  1. "Criticize 1999 (Bini & Martini Club Vocal Mix)" – 7:22
  2. "Criticize 1999 (Bini & Martini Ocean Dub)" – 6:05
  3. "Criticize 1999 (Bini & Martini Sub Sonic Vocal Dub)" – 8:30

References

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  4. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Criticize". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  5. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 52, 1987" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  6. ^ "Alexander O'Neal – Criticize". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  7. ^ "Alexander O'Neal: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  8. ^ "Alexander O'Neal Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  9. ^ "Alexander O'Neal Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  10. ^ "Alexander O'Neal Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  11. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Alexander O'Neal – Criticize" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
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