"Gaslighter" is a song recorded by American country music group the Dixie Chicks from their eighth studio album of the same name. The song was written and produced by the group and Jack Antonoff. "Gaslighter" was the final release by the group before changing their name to "The Chicks" in June 2020.
Composition The title of the song refers to gaslighting. The song has been described as an "empowering", "fiery", and "scathing" anthem. The song uses a simple country base but adds layers to it, and combined with emotionally charged lyrics, produces a distinct and catchy tune.
Critical reception Pitchfork awarded "Gaslighter" their "Best New Track" distinction, with Sam Sodomsky writing that it "merges the open-road optimism of their early records with the sharper power-pop" of their previous album many years earlier, Taking the Long Way.
Personnel Dixie Chicks Natalie Maines – vocals Martie Maguire – vocals, fiddle Emily Strayer – vocals, banjo
Additional musicians
Jack Antonoff – Mellotron, acoustic guitar, piano, percussion, keyboards, drums, 12-string acoustic guitar, 12-string electric guitar, producer Sean Hutchinson – percussion Michael Riddleberger – percussion Chad Smith – drums
Music video The song's music video was directed by Seanne Farmer, and has been described as "a throwback to old school political propaganda".
Charts
Weekly charts +Weekly chart performance for "Gaslighter" Chart (2020) Peakposition Australia (Country Airplay) 7 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 23
Year-end charts +2020 year-end chart performance for "Gaslighter" Chart (2020) Position US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) 99
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