Kangaroo Court (song)
| "Kangaroo Court" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Capital Cities | ||||
| from the album In a Tidal Wave of Mystery | ||||
| Released | June 7, 2013 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2010–11 | |||
| Genre | Synthpop, indie pop | |||
| Length | 3:43 | |||
| Label | Lazy Hooks, Capitol | |||
| Writer(s) | Ryan Merchant, Sebu Simonian | |||
| Producer(s) | Ryan Merchant, Sebu Simonian | |||
| Capital Cities singles chronology | ||||
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"Kangaroo Court" is a song by American indie pop duo Capital Cities. The song was released as a digital download in the United States on June 7, 2013, and serves as the second single from the duo's debut album In a Tidal Wave of Mystery.
Music video
Capital Cities members Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian co-directed the music video with Carlos Lopez Estrada. The video was released on YouTube on September 5, 2013.[1] The video features appearances from Darren Criss, Shannon Woodward, and Channing Holmes. The story tells of a zebra (Merchant), who has been forbidden from a club called The Kangaroo Court. Attempting entry disguised as a horse, he falls for a lapdog (Woodward). Her date that night, a bulldog (Criss), becomes jealous and reveals the zebra for who he actually is. The zebra is placed under arrest for his crime and sent to court to face a kangaroo judge (Holmes). He is found guilty immediately and is executed by a lion (Simonian).
Remixes
In October 2013, Capital Cities, Fitz and The Tantrums, and DJ Earworm released a mash-up entitled "Kangaroo League", which combined "Kangaroo Court" with Capital Cities' previous single "Safe and Sound" and Fitz and The Tantrums' "Out of My League", to promote the two groups' joint "Bright Futures" tour.[2]
Track listing
- Digital download (single)[3]
- "Kangaroo Court" – 3:43
- Digital download (EP)[4]
- "Kangaroo Court" (radio edit) – 3:22
- "Kangaroo Court" (Robert DeLong remix) – 2:57
- "Stayin' Alive" – 4:04
- "One Minute More" – 3:38
- "Kangaroo Court" (Shook remix) – 4:10
- "Kangaroo Court" (Forever Kid remix) – 4:42
- Notes
Charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| scope="row" | Germany (Official German Charts)[7] | 81 |
| Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[8] | 41 | |
| scope="row" | US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[9] | 50 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States[3][10] | June 7, 2013 | Digital download | EMI |
| August 6, 2013 | Modern rock radio | Lazy Hooks, Capitol Records | |
| Canada[4] | December 17, 2013 | Digital download (EP) | Capitol Records |
| Italy[11] | January 24, 2014 | Contemporary hit radio | |
| Canada[5] | April 1, 2014 | Digital download (EP) | |
| United States[6] | |||
References
- ↑ CapitalCitiesVEVO (September 5, 2013). "Capital Cities – Kangaroo Court (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
- ↑ "Free Download!: 'Kangaroo League'". FitzAndTheTantrums.com. October 10, 2013. Retrieved March 25, 2014.
- 1 2 "Kangaroo Court – Capital Cities (Digital Download – EMI #)". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
- 1 2 "Kangaroo Court EP by Capital Cities". 7digital (CA). Archived from the original on March 25, 2014. Retrieved March 25, 2014.
- 1 2 "Kangaroo Court EP by Capital Cities". iTunes Store (CA). Apple. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
- 1 2 "Kangaroo Court EP by Capital Cities". iTunes Store (US). Apple. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
- ↑ "Officialcharts.de – Capital Cities – Kangaroo Court". GfK Entertainment. Retrieved March 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Capital Cities – Chart History: Mexico Airplay". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Capital Cities – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rock Songs for Capital Cities. Retrieved March 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Alternative > Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on July 30, 2013. Retrieved March 25, 2014.
- ↑ Aldi, Giorgia. "Capital Cities – Kangaroo Court (Capitol)" (in Italian). Radio Airplay SRL. Retrieved July 2, 2014.