Little Black Book

"Little Black Book" is the lead single from English band Jetfire's sophomore studio album Counting The Stars. The single was released on 06 June 2016 via Digital Download and physical release through Next Generation Records. The song received positive reviews from pop music critics who praised the groups "evolved sound". The single marks Jetfire's first official single in three years. Upon it's release, "Little Black Book" charted at #? on the UK Singles Chart. The song is written about singer Syd Wolfe.

Background
Jetfire initially began working on their second studio album in 2013, around the time they finished their first album era. Throughout that time, besides releasing their annual christmas song each December, the band stayed very quiet about how the music was coming on. In April 2016, rumours began to circulate that the band were about to announce a comeback and the following week on 21 April 2016, Jetfire announced they would be returning with their sophomore album "Counting The Stars" being released on 06 June, alongside the albums lead single. In an interview with Billboard on 04 May 2016, the band revealed the single was titled "Little Black Book". About the singles title, band member Aaron Dixon stated "Essentially, a little black book is a name for what some people write a list of their lovers in, so it's about how you can love someone so much, but you're nothing more to them than a name in their book of conquests." In the same interview, Joey Nicholson revealed the song was written about singer Syd Wolfe, whom had previously been in a relationship with Dixon until she had a highly publicised affair behind his back.

Release and reception
On 09 May, the band revealed "Little Black Book" would be receiving it's worldwide première on BBC Radio 1 on 12 May 2016, although due to a conflicting schedule, it was actually premièred a day later, on 13 May.

Upon release, "Little Black Book" was met with critical acclaim. Owen Myers of The Fader regarded it as "up there with the best" of the group's discography. Myers felt the group's song writing abilities had "improved immensity. Lewis Corner and Amy Davidson from Digital Spy said the track is "as emotionally personal as it is a slice of absolute perfection". Stefan Kyriazis of the Daily Express hailed the song as "a powerful return to form", deeming it "timeless" and "classic Jetfire despite sounding like nothing they've recorded before". Similarly, Sarah Deen of Metro wrote: "It's everything you want from Jetfire – chilled out and melodic, but with feisty, meaningful lyrics and lovely harmonies. These boys have still got it – and sound more fresh than ever." Popjustice said the track "was the most personal and powerful song of the year so far." Gibsone wrote that the song demonstrated how much Jetfire have matured in their four year absence: "Previous releases from Jetfire have been fun pop/rock from a group of boys. This is real, raw, personal music, showing the boys have become men. Despite this, their veil of mystery, their aloof cool remains." Gibsone highlighted a lack of melodrama in the lyrics and considered "Little Black Book" to be "as elegant as a song about [being cheated on] can sound". Soames considered the "catchy" chorus and "energetic" refrain highlights. Caitlin McBride of the Irish Independent commented that the track was "actually pretty good".

Robbie Daw from Idolator viewed "Little Black Book" as "easily one of 2016's best songs so far" and noted that Jetfire were "in fine form". Mark Savage, music reporter for BBC News, complimented the lyrics, highlighting the lyrics "But now you're bored and you've walked out on me and your son, Well wherever you are now, I really hope you're having fun" as "possibly the most honest and powerful two lines ever used in a song. If that doesn't hurt Syd, nothing will."

Virgin Media said the group "have never sounded better". Noisey called the song "glorious" and a "triumphant comeback single", and claimed that the group offer something no other act does. Eleanor Margolis of the New Statesman commented, "It's insane to compare the bands previous singles to this. Never has a boyband transformed and evolved into men before our eyes so gracefully". Conversely, Fact magazine found the track a "slow burner".

Track listing
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Music Video
At a film premiere on 31 May 2016, band member Joey Nicholson revealed the music video would premiere within "the next week".

Chart performance
The single was released on 06 June, 2016. Following it's premiere, the song first appeared on the Airplay chart at #35 then rose to #26 the following week.