Plage (song)
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| Single by Crystal Fighters | ||||
| from the album Star of Love | ||||
| Released | 8 August 2011 | |||
| Format | CD single, 7-inch single | |||
| Genre | Electronic | |||
| Length | 3:36 | |||
| Label | Zirkulo | |||
| Writer(s) | Crystal Fighters | |||
| Producer(s) | Crystal Fighters | |||
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"Plage" is the sixth single by English electronic band Crystal Fighters from their album Star of Love. The single was released on 8 August 2011 through Zirkulo records, to positive reviews. The title, although showing a beach on the cover (the French word for beach is wikt:plage) refers to the astronomical term for a bright region in the chromosphere of the Sun, named a plage.[1]
Release
The release of this single coincided with the release of the "Deluxe Edition" of the album.[2] The single was released through PIAS to the continental European market earlier in the year to both positive reviews and chart success in the Netherlands.[3]
An acoustic version of the song was recorded on the UK TV show, "Abby Road Debuts", produced by Channel 4 and aired in April 2011.[4][5] The song also featured in a TV advert named "Forever Spring" for UK clothing retailer Matalan as well as another for US retail corporation Target.[6][7]
Music video
The music video for this single features live footage of Crystal Fighters from their 2010 / 2011 tour, with footage from Belgium, UK, Spain and Mexico.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length | |
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| 1. | "Plage" | 03:52 | |
| 2. | "Plage" (Compuphonic Remix) | 05:30 | |
| 3. | "Plage" (Mashed Paper Klub Remix) | 05:02 | |
| 4. | "Plage" (Acoustic) | 04:09 | |
Total length: |
18:33 | ||
Reception
Whiteboard music awarded the single 8.7 out of 10, citing that the single "is an extraordinarily pleasant breath of fresh air into the current indie music scene".[9]
On-line music magazine, This is Fake DIY, states:Releasing the song when they have is a smart move on the band's part; musically, it's got just the right sun-kissed, excitable tone for the summer time, along with some very festival-sing-a-long-friendly lyrics. 'Plage' is a catchy, fun pop single, more than ready to get stuck in that sun-burnt bonce of yours.—Tom Baker
It was named by on-line music magazine, The Music fix, as a "single of the week" on 7 August 2011.[10]
Charts
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Dutch Top 40[11] | 12 |
| Single Top 100[12] | 9 |
| Dutch Download Top 50[13] | 9 |
| 3FM Mega Top 50[14] | 4 |
References
- ↑ "Blog Archive » Crystal Fighters: Plage". Kick Kick Snare. 18 August 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
- ↑ "Crystal Fighters back with new single ‘Plage’". Mixmag. 24 June 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
- ↑ Steffen Hung. "Dutch charts portal". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
- ↑ "Crystal Fighters "Plage" (Abbey Road Debuts Recording) (free track) | blood, dirt & angels". Blooddirtandangels.com. 28 March 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ↑ "CRYSTAL FIGHTERS single release date and tour". Festivals for All. 8 August 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ↑ "Matalan – Forever Spring". TV Ad Music. 4 April 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ↑ Kelly (5 July 2011). "Fashion Fuel: Do You Want to Go to the Plage with Me". Fashionfueldc.blogspot.com. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
- ↑ Plage at AllMusic. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
- ↑ "Whiteboard Music, Single : Crystal Fighters". Thewhiteboardproject.tumblr.com. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
- ↑ "Singles of the Week". The Music Fix. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ↑ "Netherlands Top 40 @ Top40-Charts.com". Top40-charts.com. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ↑ Steffen Hung. "Dutch charts portal". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ↑ Steffen Hung. "Dutch charts portal". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ↑ Steffen Hung (18 June 2011). "Dutch charts portal". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
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