Format digital download Label Carved Records | Length 3:43 Producer(s) Bob Marlette | |
Released 15 May 2012 (2012-05-15) "Turn It Up"
(2012) "Damn You To Hell"
(2013) | ||
"Turn It Up" is a song from American red dirt metal ensemble Texas Hippie Coalition. Released on 13 June 2012, it is the first single from Peacemaker, the third studio album from the ensemble. The tune is the first by the band to chart on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, peaking at No.39.
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Release
The lyric video was published on 30 April 2012 with the single being available for purchase on 15 May 2012. The song then went to radio on 22 May 2012 with an official music video released on 14 June 2012.
Recording
Produced by director Clark Deal of Chaotic Studios, the music video for the song was filmed at Vinnie’s Clubhouse (owned by Vinnie Paul of Pantera and Hellyeah) and features female adult entertainers dancing throughout the film to the signature red dirt metal sound of the ensemble. The song is about being addicted to music, and was an opportunity for dancers to perform alongside heavy metal music instead of the usual hip hop and pop music to which many are accustomed. Strategically placed in the plot footage were a Blessed Mother figurine on the automobile dashboard, a crucifix necklace on the rear view mirror as well as a picture of Dimebag Darrell (who was a connoisseur and owner of strip clubs) hung on the wall.
Critical reception
Robert Bell of The Arkansas Times described the song as a "total strip-joint anthem about a preacher's daughter who finds means of employment outside of the flock". Todd Lyons of About.com stated that the composition "refers to the power of roaring Texas music to induce women to shed their clothing" and that it has "the first breath of fresh air on the album with an excellent middle-eight melody modulation".