Bodysnatchers (song)
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| “Bodysnatchers” | ||
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| Song by Radiohead | ||
| Album | In Rainbows | |
| Released | 10 October 2007 | |
| Recorded | February 2005 – June 2007 | |
| Genre | Alternative rock | |
| Length | 4:02 | |
| Label | XL, TBD Records | |
| Writer | Radiohead | |
| Producer | Nigel Godrich, Radiohead | |
| In Rainbows track listing | ||
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"Bodysnatchers" is a song by English rock band Radiohead and is the second track on their album In Rainbows (2007). The song has been released as a promo single for the album in the United States and has so far achieved the Top 10 in the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart in that country, going to number eight, their highest charting song on that chart since "Creep" in 1993. It is the third single to be released in the UK.
[edit] Overview
It was recorded in a live take that was made at a dilapidated mansion. Nigel Godrich, the producer of the album, thought that throwing the band into an "uncomfortable" situation would create an interesting atmosphere for the recording sessions, not unlike the OK Computer sessions that took place at the St. Catherine's Court mansion in Bath. The band lived in caravans surrounding the mansion while the recordings were taking place.
Yorke has described the song as "a little bit like Neu! meets dodgy hippy rock. It sounds like that new Australian band Wolfmother."[1]
Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood debuted "Bodysnatchers" at their gig for The Big Ask Live at London's Koko (1 May 2006).[1] A full band version premiered on the band's first date of their 2006 tour at KB Hallen in Copenhagen on 6 May 2006.
[edit] Release
Record company ATO Records pushed the song along with the British lead single "Jigsaw Falling into Place" in hopes of being chosen as the band's US record label, which did indeed work. The song hit number eight on the US Modern Rock chart in February 2008 after receiving airplay since late 2007. The song is increasing its airplay each week through this station, usually being in the top five songs that increased its airplay since the previous week.[2] This is Radiohead's highest charting song on that chart since "Creep" peaked at number two in 1993.
[edit] References
- ^ Kent, Nick (August 2007). Ghost In The Machine. Mojo. Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
- ^ Radiohead: Artist Chart History. Billboard. Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
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