Down (The Kooks song)

"Down"
Single by The Kooks
from the album Listen
Released 18 April 2014 (2014-04-18)
Format Digital download, 7"
Recorded Los Angeles, United States
London, United Kingdom
Genre
Length 2:41
Label Virgin EMI
Writer(s) Luke Pritchard, Inflo
Producer(s) Inflo
The Kooks singles chronology
"Rosie"
(2013)		 "Down"
(2014)		 "Around Town"
(2014)

"Down" is a song by British rock band The Kooks. It was released on 18 April 2014 through Virgin EMI Records[1] as the lead single from the band's upcoming fourth studio album Listen, which is scheduled to be released on 1 September 2014.[2] The song debuted on UK Singles Chart at number 40.[3] It has also reportedly divided fans.[4]

Background and release

"Down" is the first song released by The Kooks since their 2012 single "Rosie". The song was written by the band's frontman Luke Pritchard and hip-hop pioneer Inflo for the band's upcoming studio album Listen.[5] "Down" was recorded in Los Angeles and London.[4] According to reports, the song is "a mission statement from a band that have rediscovered what they loved about making music in the first place." The R&B-inspired track features "looped hooks and crazy percussion" and has a "contagious swagger."[5][6]

The song premiered on 11 March 2014 on BBC Radio 1 as Zane Lowe's 'Hottest Record'.[4][5] It was released digitally on 18 April 2014,[1] and as a 7" vinyl on 21 April 2014.[7]

Music video

A music video for the song was released onto YouTube on 20 March 2014.[8] It was directed by Davis Silis.[9]

Track listing

Digital download
No. Title Length
1. "Down"   2:41
2. "Hooray for Henry"   3:46
3. "Hold On"   2:42
4. "Melody Maker"   2:24
7" vinyl
No. Title Length
1. "Down"   2:41
2. "Hooray for Henry"   3:46

Personnel

The Kooks[5]
  • Luke Pritchard – vocals, guitar, co-production
  • Hugh Harris – guitar
  • Peter Denton – bass
  • Alexis Nunez – drums
Additional personnel[5]
  • Inflo – production

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[10] 19
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[11] 25
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[3] 40

Release history

Region Date Label Format Ref.
United Kingdom 18 April 2014 Virgin EMI Records Digital download [1][12]
21 April 2014 7" vinyl [7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Down EP - The Kooks [digital]". Virgin EMI Records. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  2. ↑ "The Kooks announce new album 'Listen'". NME. 24 April 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Archive Chart: 2014-05-03" UK Singles Chart. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 Murray, Robin (12 April 2014). "Listen: The Kooks - Down". Clash. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "The Kooks Return With New Single 'Down,' Available April 20 [Listen]". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  6. ↑ "The Kooks unveil R&B-inspired new single 'Down' – listen". NME. 12 March 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  7. 1 2 "Down EP - The Kooks [vinyl]". Virgin EMI Records. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  8. ↑ "The Kooks - Down". YouTube. 20 March 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  9. ↑ Eames, Tom (21 March 2014). "The Kooks unveil video for new single 'Down' - watch". Digital Spy. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  10. ↑ "Ultratop.be – The Kooks – Down" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  11. ↑ "Ultratop.be – The Kooks – Down" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
  12. ↑ "Down EP by The Kooks". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 24 April 2014.
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