2019 single by Of Monsters and Men
"Alligator" is a song by Icelandic indie folk group Of Monsters and Men. It was released on 3 May 2019 by Republic Records as the lead single for their third studio album Fever Dream (2019). Written by Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir and produced by the band and Rich Costey, "Alligator" is an uplifting yet aggressive indie rock, folk-pop, punk rock and electronic rock track about trying to break free from disillusion and confusion. Although its high energy, drums and forceful vocal performances recall the group's early sound, it is absent of their typical folk stylings. "Alligator" was well received by reviewers of Fever Dream, who expressed disappointment that most of the album did not follow its style and sound. In addition to being a top-ten hit in the band's home country of Iceland, it was also in the top ten of various North American Billboard rock and alternative charts and reached number-one on the Rock Airplay and Adult Alternative Airplay charts.