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Who Do You Love

The Chainsmokers · 2019

3 min · 1 track · electronic dance music

A pulsing blend of electronic beats and emotive vocals that explores the complexities of love and longing.

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    Who Do You Love — This title track serves as the centerpiece of the album, encapsulating its emotional depth with a catchy chorus that illustrates the struggle of navigating love in a complex world.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The track combines engaging beats with emotive vocals, maintaining a cohesive flow while exploring familiar themes.

What we noticed

  • The track features a steady four-on-the-floor beat that drives the rhythm throughout its duration.
  • Vocals are layered with harmonies, creating a call-and-response effect between verses and choruses.
  • The song employs a build-up structure, gradually increasing intensity before dropping into the chorus.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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
Late Career Highlight — The single showcases continued vitality and relevance after earlier successes.
Themes
emotional longing· modern love dilemmas
Career context
Released in early 2019, 'Who Do You Love' marked The Chainsmokers' return after a series of successful hits, including their 2017 album 'Memories...Do Not Open.' This track showcased their continued evolution in sound, moving towards deeper emotional themes while maintaining their signature EDM style.
Stylistic neighbors
Zedd· Calvin Harris· David Guetta

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Who Do You Love 3:48

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