Supernova Goes Pop
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| "Supernova Goes Pop" | ||||
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| Single by Powerman 5000 | ||||
| from the album Tonight the Stars Revolt! | ||||
| Released | April, 2000 | |||
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| Length | 3:14 | |||
| Label | DreamWorks | |||
| Composer | Powerman 5000 | |||
| Lyricist | Spider One | |||
| Producer | Sylvia Massy | |||
| Powerman 5000 singles chronology | ||||
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"Supernova Goes Pop" is a song by Powerman 5000 from the album Tonight the Stars Revolt!.[1] It was released as a CD single in 2000.[2] When played live, "An Eye Is Upon You" is played directly preceding "Supernova Goes Pop", although the live arrangement features Spider One slightly changing the lyrics from the album version.
Music video and media
[edit]The affiliated music video for "Supernova Goes Pop" features the 1998–2001 lineup of Adam Jeremy Williams, Allan Pahanish Jr., Dorian Heartsong, Mike Tempesta, and Spider One playing the song live at an unspecified show.[3]
Supernova Goes Pop has been used in the soundtrack for Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec in 2001.[4]
Reception
[edit]"Supernova Goes Pop" is one of Powerman 5000's most popular songs, and is frequently played live. It is considered among their best songs by some fans.[5] It has appeared as part of their song lineup since the late 1990s and generally receives favorable ratings, around a 4/5 stars or 8/10 rating.[6][7] Pahanish is praised for his drum work on the song, as well as across the entire album.[8] The song is sometimes seen as overshadowed by When Worlds Collide, but is still generally perceived as quality material from the band, even in the modern day and in live performances.[9] It has also been played while opening for other artists, such as Rob Zombie, where it has been described as an energetic and fun start to a concert.[10]
Track listing
[edit]All lyrics are written by Spider One.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Supernova Goes Pop" (LP version) | 3:14 |
References
[edit]- ^ Tonight the Stars Revolt by Powerman 5000 on Apple Music, 1999-01-01, retrieved 2025-10-29
- ^ Powerman 5000: Supernova Goes Pop, retrieved 2025-10-29
- ^ Powerman 5000 (2009-12-02). Powerman 5000 - Supernova Goes Pop (Video). Retrieved 2025-10-29 – via YouTube.
{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec soundtrack - RacingSoundtracks.com". racingsoundtracks.com. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ Myglobalmind_Webzine (2023-03-16). ""Supernova Goes Pop" Powerman 5000 Gets Epic In Green Bay!!!". Your Online Magazine for Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ "Boston Beats - LIVE Review: Powerman 5000". www.bostonbeats.com. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ "Powerman 5000 - Tonight the Stars Revolt (album review 3) | Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ "POWERMAN 5000: TONIGHT THE STARS REVOLT!". feoamante.com. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ Rockpit, The (2023-01-24). "LIVE REVIEW: Powerman 5000 at Rosemount Hotel". The Rockpit. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ "ROB ZOMBIE & MUDVAYNE REVIEW". 2022-08-16. Retrieved 2025-11-14.