Composition
"Hole in the Head" is an uptempo pop and dance song, with influences of R&B. K. Ross Hoffman of Allmusic described it as "a slice of bouncy, slightly off-kilter up-tempo pop". According to the digital sheet music published by EMI Music Publishing, "Hole in the Head" was composed in the key of F sharp minor at a tempo of 125 beats per minute.". The Sugababes' vocal range in the song spans from the lower note of F3 to the higher note of D5. It follows the chord progression Bm—F♯m—A—E. "Hole in the Head" draws musical influences from German vocal group Boney M. and the "swagger rock" of American recording artist Madonna. The song incorporates dance beats, guitars and techno effects. "Hole in the Head" is reminiscent of the Sugababes' previous single "Round Round", which was also produced by Xenomania.
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