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from his debut studio album '' Soundtrack to Your Life'' (2006). It was released to radio as the lead single from the album on February 14, 2006, by

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and

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. The song was written by Parker,

Max Martin Karl Martin Sandberg (; born 26 February 1971),Max Martin
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, and Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald, whilst production was helmed by Martin and Dr. Luke. The song peaked at number 12 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, in addition to peaking at number 10 on the

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chart.

Critical reception

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'' referred to the song as a "wheely-squealing pop/rock headbanger" that "fits well within the '

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' template for uptempo pubescent pop."

Music video

This music video takes place in two places. In the beginning it seems Ashley and his band are in a basement. He begins to play the song and the walls begin to shake. After that the walls fall and the band ends up in a club with screaming fans all around. He moves to a secluded area and the music stops. It begins again as a strobe light begins to flash. The song starts to end and the club changes to the front of a theater which says "Ashley Parker Angel, One Night Only". The song ends and Ashley throws his guitar over his shoulder and walks away. It premiered on TRL on March 14, 2006 and went to number one soon after.

Credits and personnel

Credits and personnel are adapted from the ''Soundtrack to Your Life'' album liner notes. *

– writer, vocals *

Max Martin Karl Martin Sandberg (; born 26 February 1971),Max Martin
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– writer, producer, all instruments except drums * Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald – writer, producer, all instruments except drums * Seth Waldmann – recording * Ross Hogarth – recording, engineering *

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– recording, engineering *

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– mixing * Dorian Crozier – drums * Mike Fasano – drum tech *

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– mastering

Charts

Release history

References

External links

Top 40.about.com Review.Chart history on Top40-charts.com.
* Chart history on AMG. 2006 debut singles Ashley Parker Angel songs Music videos directed by Marc Klasfeld Song recordings produced by Max Martin Songs written by Dr. Luke Songs written by Max Martin Song recordings produced by Dr. Luke {{2000s-rock-song-stub