"Sleeping with a Friend" is a song written and performed by American rock band Neon Trees. It was originally recorded by the band for their third studio album, Pop Psychology (2014). The song was released as the first single from Pop Psychology on January 11, 2014.
Background According to Tyler Glenn, "Sleeping with a Friend" was inspired from the album So by Peter Gabriel. Glenn stated "Sonically speaking it's our biggest-sounding song to date".
Reception Heather Allen at Mind Equals Blown describes it as a catchy song, stating "The keyboard and drums thrown into the spotlight with the guitars subtle in the background is truly what gives "Sleeping With a Friend" its old-school feel."
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Charts Weekly charts Chart (2014) Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (2014) Position US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard) 18 US Rock Airplay (Billboard) 49 US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard) 49 US Adult Top 40 (Billboard) 30 US Alternative Songs (Billboard) 30
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Personnel Neon Trees Tyler Glenn – lead vocals, piano, synthesizer Christopher Allen – guitar, backing vocals Branden Campbell – bass, backing vocals Elaine Bradley – drums, backing vocals
Release history Country Date Format Label Canada January 11, 2014 Digital download Mercury Records Mexico United States Belgium January 12, 2014 The Island Def Jam Music Group Bolivia Brazil Chile France Netherlands Sweden United States January 21, 2014 Alternative radio Mercury Records, Island Records February 25, 2014 Contemporary hit radio United Kingdom August 3, 2014 Digital download The Island Def Jam Music Group
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