Been Away Too Long
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| Single by Soundgarden | ||||||||||
| from the album King Animal | ||||||||||
| Released | September 27, 2012 | |||||||||
| Format | Music download | |||||||||
| Recorded | February 2011 – August 2012 | |||||||||
| Length | 3:36 | |||||||||
| Label | Seven Four Entertainment/Republic Records | |||||||||
| Writer(s) | Chris Cornell and Ben Shepherd | |||||||||
| Producer(s) | Adam Kasper | |||||||||
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"Been Away Too Long" is a song by the American rock band Soundgarden, which is featured on their sixth studio album King Animal (2012) as its opening track. It was released as the album's first single.[1] The song is featured in the 2013 video game, NHL 14. The song is also featured in season 5 of Sons of Anarchy.
Reception
Billboard describes "Been Away Too Long" as being "Built around a heavy snarl of a Kim Thayil riff" that "features frontman Chris Cornell bestowing rock fans with more unbridled energy".[2] Music critic Rick Florino referred to the song as "everything rock 'n' roll fans at large have been waiting for." [3]
Charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 93 |
| US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[5] | 16 |
| US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[6] | 17 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[7] | 1 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[8] | 5 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format |
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| United States[9] | September 28, 2012 | Digital download |
References
- ↑ "SOUNDGARDEN: 'King Animal' Track Listing, Final Cover Artwork Unveiled".
- ↑ Billboard Retrieved October 2012]
- ↑ "Soundgarden "Been Away Too Long" Song Review — 5 out of 5 stars - ARTISTdirect News". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved 2013-01-05.
- ↑ "Soundgarden Album & Song Chart History" Canadian Hot 100 for Soundgarden. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Soundgarden Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Alternative Songs for Soundgarden. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Soundgarden Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot Rock Songs for Soundgarden. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Soundgarden Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs for Soundgarden. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Soundgarden Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Rock Airplay for Soundgarden. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Been Away Too Long". Amazon.com. September 28, 2012. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
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