At Home (song)

"At Home"
Single by Crystal Fighters
from the album Star of Love
Released 14 March 2011
Format
Genre Electronic
Length 3:50
Label Zirkulo
Writer(s) Crystal Fighters
Producer(s) Crystal Fighters
Crystal Fighters singles chronology
"In The Summer"
(2010)		 "At Home"
(2011)		 "Plage"
(2011)

"At Home" is the fifth single by English electronic band Crystal Fighters from their album Star of Love. The single was released on 14 March 2011 through Zirkulo records, to generally positive reviews.

Release

The single was widely played as part of the BBC Radio 1 playlist and was Dev's "Record of the Week" for the 21 February.[1][2][3][4]

Music video

The music video was directed by Ferry Gouw and shot by Adam Etherington.[5]

Track listing

No. Title Length
1. "At Home"   03:50
2. "At Home" (Berou & Canblaster Mix) 03:59
3. "At Home" (Kelley Polar Different Trains To Paradise Mix) 05:48
4. "At Home" (Mistabishi Mix) 02:52
Total length:
 16:29

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Reception

The single gained mainly positive reviews from the music industry, with Jasmine Phull of ThisIsFakeDIY awarding the album 8/10 and said this of the mix of traditional Basque music and electronica: "The quintet manages to bring two normally opposing genres together with an outcome not unlike one harmonious civil ceremony; the unity of two separate entities that work best when together.".[7] Major music magazines Q and Mojo both awarded the single 4 out of 5.[8] Nick Bryans, of The Whiteboard Project, awarded the album 6.5 out of 10, citing the following:

A reoccurring and perturbing issue that resonates with the song, is if one would describe as impressive, rather than enjoyable. All the components are there, but it seems to lack a drive or spark. The big issue in this lo-fi style, is when a purposely demure tone starts to sound more like someone simply going through the motions, and certainly the song lacks drive and tenacity. It’s not enough to just be able to put styles of music together, you need to achieve something out of the ordinary with it.
—Nick Bryans [9]

Charts

Chart (2010) Peak
position
Top 50 Ultratip (Wallonia)[10] 24
Top 50 Ultratip (Flanders)[11] 45
Spain (PROMUSICAE) 40

References

  1. ↑ "Radio 1 Programmes - BBC Radio 1's Review Show with Nihal, Matt Edmondson sits in for Nihal". BBC. 22 February 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  2. ↑ "Radio 1 Programmes - Nick Grimshaw, Tinchy Stryder plays Rob Da Bank's Monday Night Pop Quiz". BBC. 24 January 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  3. ↑ "Radio 1 Programmes - Greg James, Monday - Ricky Gervais, Lacey Turner & Dave Harewood". BBC. 7 March 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  4. ↑ "Radio 1 Programmes - Dev, Dev finds Prod P's old Compilation CD!". BBC. 4 March 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  5. ↑ "Promo News » Blog Archive » Crystal Fighters’ At Home by Ferry Gouw » Promo News". Promonews.tv. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  6. ↑ "Crystal Fighters - At Home at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
  7. ↑ "Crystal Fighters - At Home | Single Reviews | DIY". Thisisfakediy.co.uk. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  8. ↑ "SINGLE BIO: Crystal Fighters – At Home | Mushroom Group Promotions". Mushroomgroup.wordpress.com. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  9. ↑ "Whiteboard Music, Single: Crystal Fighters". Thewhiteboardproject.tumblr.com. 14 March 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  10. ↑ "Ultratop Belgian Charts". ultratop.be. 16 April 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
  11. ↑ "Ultratop Belgian Charts". ultratop.be. 14 May 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2011.

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