Lucy Doesn't Love You

"Lucy Doesn't Love You"
In the cover, there are three, equally-spaced pictures of the members of Ivy: Durand is in a pink dress, Chase is wearing sunglasses and a flannel top, and Schlesinger is wearing a denim coat.
Single by Ivy
from the album Long Distance
B-side
Released 2000
Format CD single
Recorded
Genre
Length 3:57
Label
Writer(s)
Producer(s)
  • Adam Schlesinger
  • Andy Chase
Ivy singles chronology
"You Don't Know Anything"
(1999)		 "Lucy Doesn't Love You"
(2000)		 "Disappointed"
(2001)
Alternative cover
The promotional CD cover is different in that the band members are walking near the beach, with their bodies slightly out of motion
Japan release

"Lucy Doesn't Love You" is a song recorded by American indie rock band Ivy. It was released as the lead single from their third studio album, Long Distance (2000). It was issued exclusively in Japan in mid-2000 by EastWest Japan, whereas the U.S. lead singles were "Disappointed" and '"Edge of the Ocean", both released a year later by Unfiltered Records. The track was written by Dominique Durand, Adam Schlesinger and Andy Chase, while production was handled by the latter two.

The single received positive reviews from music critics, who noted its simplistic sound and production. Similar to Ivy's previous material, "Lucy Doesn't Love You" is an indie pop and indie rock song. It had a strong commercial performance in Japan, but was unsuccessful elsewhere. A promotional music video was filmed for the song in 2000 and displayed Durand singing at a nightclub with several background dancers.

Background and recording

After being dropped from Epic Records shortly after the reissued edition of Apartment Life (1997), Ivy began recording new material for their upcoming studio album.[1] However, the recording process halted after a fire closed down the New York City studio where they regularly recorded. While writing songs for Long Distance, Andy Chase stated that they tried writing "more commercial" material for the album, in hopes that it would "mean the difference between making our next album or not".[2]

Shortly after the studio fire, Schlesinger and Chase discussed trying out new genres for the album, incorporating influences from different types of music. Schlesinger stated: "The first songs [we] recorded were jangly and simple and straight-ahead. We started gravitating toward the groovier, slightly more melancholy stuff. It works well with Dominique's voice".[3] However, while tracks like "Edge of the Ocean" experimented with new music like trip hop, "Lucy Doesn't Love You" reflected Ivy's previous material.[1]

Composition and release

Musically, "Lucy Doesn't Love You" is an indie pop/indie rock song with a "sassy brass and lifting melody".[4] An electric guitar was also used during production to create an "atmospheric" mood.[1] A reviewer from CMJ New Music Monthly found "the addition of horns a comfortable bounce" in the track.[5] A CD single of "Lucy Doesn't Love You" was released exclusively in Japan in mid-2000 and included the B-side "Blame It on Yourself".[6] A promotional CD was also issued, using the same format as the CD single, but including the bonus track "Digging Your Scene".[7]

Critical reception

After its release, "Lucy Doesn't Love You" received favorable reviews from music critics. A critic from E! Online declared the track a "summer anthem" and predicted that the release would increase Ivy's popularity.[8] Michael Padletta, writing for Billboard, praised the "effervescent" track for "effortlessly manag[ing] to merge guitar leanings for a more rhythmic palette".[1] In a more mixed review, Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic stated that the production "suggest[s] a more satisfying song than it delivers".[4]

Music video and promotion

The music video for "Lucy Doesn't Love You" premiered using side-by-side images of Dominique Durand and the other band members performing.

A music video for the single was filmed and released in 2000. Filmed inside a nightclub, the video begins with Durand entering the stage while simultaneous images of the band using instruments appear. Durand then stands in front of a microphone, preparing for an upcoming verse. Various shots of an audience, background dancers and singers, and trumpet performers are also shown. After the second chorus, the clip focuses on Durand, who is now mouthing some of the words of the song; the final chorus resumes the simultaneous images setup.[9]

To further promote the song, "Lucy Doesn't Love You" was featured in the movie I'm With Lucy.[10] Another song from Long Distance, "One More Last Kiss", was also featured in the same film.[10]

Track listings and formats

Japan CD single[6]
No. Title Length
1. "Lucy Doesn't Love You"   4:00
2. "Blame It on Yourself"   4:06
Japan CD promotional single[7]
No. Title Length
1. "Lucy Doesn't Love You"   3:57
2. "Blame It on Yourself"   4:06
3. "Digging Your Scene"   3:40

Credits and personnel

Credits and personnel adapted from Long Distance liner notes and Andy Chase's discography.[11][12]

Recording
Personnel
  • Vlado Meller – mastering
  • Frank Olinsky – art direction, design
  • Geoff Sanoff – assistant engineering
  • Adam Schlesinger – engineering, executive producer, mixing

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Japan[6] 2000 CD single Unfiltered Records
Japan[7] CD promotional single EastWest Japan

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Padletta, Michael (21 July 2001). "Reviews and Previews". Billboard. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  2. ↑ "October 2002 Interview with Ivy". Spinzone. October 2002. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  3. ↑ Cohen, Jonathan (7 July 2001). "Despite Calamities, Nettwerk's Ivy Gets Lift From Far Easy". Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  4. 1 2 Vladimir Bogdanov; Chris Woodstra; Stephen Thomas Erlewine (2002). All Music Guide to Rock: The Definitive Guide to Rock, Pop, and Soul. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 567. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  5. ↑ "CMJ New Music Monthly". CMJ. August 2001. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  6. 1 2 3 "Ivy - Lucy Doesn't Love You". Discogs. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  7. 1 2 3 "Ivy – Lucy Doesn't Love You". Discogs. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  8. ↑ "E! Review - Long Distance". E! Online. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  9. ↑ cozenimus (27 July 2008). "Ivy – Lucy Doesn't Love You.". YouTube. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
  10. 1 2 "I'm with Lucy (2002) Soundtrack". mooviees.com. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
  11. ↑ Long Distance (Liner notes). Ivy (band). New York City, New York: Nettwerk. 2000.
  12. ↑ Chase, Andy. "Discography". Andy Chase. Retrieved 16 April 2015.

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