Duality (song)
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| Single by Slipknot from the album Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) |
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| Released | May 4, 2004 (CD version) May 25, 2004 (7-inch version) |
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| Format | CD, 7" | ||||
| Recorded | 2003 | ||||
| Genre | Heavy metal Rapcore |
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| Length | 3:35 | ||||
| Label | Roadrunner Records | ||||
| Producer | Rick Rubin | ||||
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Duality is the name of the first single from Slipknot's third studio album Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses). They performed this song on various late night talk shows in support of the new album. The song is also featured on Slipknot's live album 9.0: Live. It was written by the lead vocalist Corey Taylor and is the most successful single regarding charts produced by Slipknot.
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[edit] Music video
The music video, directed by Mark Klasfeld and Tony Petrossian, was produced at a cost between cost between $300,000 and $500,000 and was recorded on March 27, 2004.[1] It was shot on location at a fan's house in West Des Moines, Iowa, the aftermath of which resulted in the family asking the band to replace an extensive list of objects and fittings which were damaged or destroyed during the video shoot.[2] The video is available on the CD single and the DVD; Voliminal: Inside The Nine, which was released in 2006. Mid way through shooting the video, the band and fans were asked to avoid jumping around too much, as it would have resulted in either the floor caving in or the entire house collapsing.
The video starts with a large crowd of fans running towards the camera which is clearly behind a window. As the song switches in intensity the video cuts to shots inside the house of the band performing in very close quarters with the fans. The video constantly switches between clips of the band performing and fans destroying the house and the surrounding environment. Near the end of the song there is a coda section where the music and singing builds up to a highly energetic section. Prior to this Corey seemingly calms the crowd with an outstretched arm, which is followed with Corey pacing through the crowd repeating the words "All I've got is insane". Then the scene cuts and an even larger crowd is situated outside watching the performance. Once the chorus begins again the crowd immediately continues to destroy their surroundings and the song ends suddenly.
[edit] Chart positions
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles[3] | 6 |
| U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks[4] | 5 |
| U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks[4] | 6 |
| UK Singles Chart[5] | 15 |
[edit] Formats and track listings
"Duality" was originally released as a CD single on May 4, 2004.[6] On May 25, 2004 the single was released on 7-inch red vinyl to coincide with the release of their album Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses).[7] There is also a 7-inch picture disc release which includes the same track listing.
[edit] CD single
- "Duality" (Single Version) - 3:35
- "Don't Get Close" - 3:47
- "Disasterpiece" (live) - 5:25
Also contains Duality Video
[edit] 7" single
- "Duality" (Single Version) - 3:33
- "Don't Get Close" - 3:45
[edit] References
- ^ "Report: Slipknot's 'Duality' Video Cost Nearly Half A Million To Produce", Blabbermouth.net, 2004-04-02. Retrieved on 2008-03-06.
- ^ "For The Record: Quick News On Maroon 5, The Roots And Dave Chappelle, Slipknot, Morrissey, Velvet Underground & More", MTV, 2004-03-31. Retrieved on 2008-03-06.
- ^ Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. Billboard. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
- ^ a b Slipknot Artist Chart History: Singles. Billboard. Retrieved on 2008-03-06.
- ^ UK Top 40 Chart Archive, British Singles & Album Charts. everyhit.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-06.
- ^ "Slipknot Set First Single Off New Album", Blabbermouth.net, 2004-03-06. Retrieved on 2008-03-06.
- ^ "Slipknot To Release 'Duality' Seven-Inch Vinyl Single", Blabbermouth.net, 2004-05-24. Retrieved on 2008-03-06.
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