What makes Walks Like Rihanna by The Wanted notable?

The song achieved commercial success, peaking at number 36 on the UK Singles Chart and receiving considerable airplay, solidifying The Wanted's status in the competitive pop landscape. Additionally, it contributed to the boy band resurgence of the early 2010s, influencing other groups looking to capture similar chart success. When 'Walks Like Rihanna' was released in June 2013, The Wanted was riding high on their success following their self-titled debut album in 2010 and the hit single 'Glad You Came.' This single marked a moment of continued popularity for the band, showcasing their transition into more club-oriented sounds while capitalizing on their established fanbase.

How many songs are on Walks Like Rihanna?

Walks Like Rihanna has 4 tracks, running approximately 18 minutes.

Walks Like Rihanna

The Wanted · 2013

18 min · 4 tracks · popular music

Upbeat dance-pop rhythms blend with catchy hooks and playful lyrics, creating a vibrant party anthem atmosphere.

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Walks Like Rihanna (7th Heaven club edit) — This version amplifies the infectious energy of the original track, making it perfect for club settings while enhancing its catchy chorus.
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Drunk on Love — With its blend of romantic themes and danceable beat, this track highlights The Wanted's ability to balance emotional depth with mainstream appeal.
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Walks Like Rihanna (Denim Colla and M‐X extended edit) — This extended edit provides an opportunity to experience the song's hook-driven structure in a longer format, emphasizing its dancefloor potential.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

39 /100

Lowland

Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The single showcases catchy hooks and danceable rhythms but lacks depth for repeated listens.

What we noticed

The main track features a repetitive chorus that emphasizes the hook, making it easy to sing along.
The first two tracks are club edits that extend the original song's structure, adding instrumental breaks and build-ups.
The final track is a karaoke version, which removes the vocals entirely for audience participation.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 4/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 4/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This single solidified The Wanted's status in the pop landscape after earlier successes.
Themes: club-ready anthems· dancefloor romance· pop star allure
Career context: When 'Walks Like Rihanna' was released in June 2013, The Wanted was riding high on their success following their self-titled debut album in 2010 and the hit single 'Glad You Came.' This single marked a moment of continued popularity for the band, showcasing their transition into more club-oriented sounds while capitalizing on their established fanbase.
Stylistic neighbors: One Direction· 5 Seconds of Summer· Jonas Brothers