Angel (Theory of a Deadman song)
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| Single by Theory of a Deadman | ||||
| from the album Savages | ||||
| Released | February 24, 2015 | |||
| Length | 3:22 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Howard Benson | |||
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| "Angel" on YouTube | ||||
Angel is the third single on Theory of a Deadman's fifth studio album Savages. The single was released on February 24, 2015.
Composition
"Angel" is a ballad about a man who's in love with an angel but realizes that he eventually has to let her go.[1] Randy Shatkowski of Underground Pulse describes the song as an "electronic-tinged lost love ballad" and noted Tyler Connolly's vocals to be his most vulnerable yet.[2]
Chart positions
Weekly charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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| Canada Rock (Billboard)[3] | 33 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[4] | 29 |
| US Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[5] | 18 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2015) | Position |
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| US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[6] | 71 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[7] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[8] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Lesas, Sylvie (July 22, 2014). "Theory of a Deadman 'Savages' Album Review". Evigshed.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
- ^ Shatkowski, Randy (August 11, 2014). ""Savages" - Theory of a Deadman". Underground Pulse. Archived from the original on June 23, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
- ^ "Theory of a Deadman Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
- ^ "Theory of a Deadman Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
- ^ "Theory of a Deadman Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
- ^ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Theory – Angel". Music Canada. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Theory of a Deadman – Angel". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 10, 2021.