"That Thang" is a song written and recorded by song by American

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. It was released in late July 2009 as the duo's debut single.

Critical reception

This song was met with mixed reviews. Juli Thanki of ''Engine 145'' gave the single a thumbs-down rating, criticizing the song for its repeated use of sung syllables and its similarity in theme to

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." Alison Bonaguro, who reviewed the song in the blog for television network CMT said that it was "a nice little catchy rocker." Bobby Peacock of ''Roughstock'' also compared it to "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk," but also called the song a "silly little piece of ear candy."

Chart performance

The song peaked at 38 on the U.S. ''

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charts for the week ending September 26, 2009.

References

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