Clearest Blue
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| Single by CHVRCHES | ||||
| from the album Every Open Eye | ||||
| Released | 10 September 2015 | |||
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| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Genre | Synthpop | |||
| Length | 3:53 | |||
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| Writer(s) | Chvrches | |||
| Producer(s) | Chvrches | |||
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"Clearest Blue" is a song by Scottish synthpop band Chvrches and the third single from their second studio album, Every Open Eye (2015).[1][2][3]
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Live performances
"Clearest Blue" debuted at Ottawa Bluesfest on July 15, 2015 as the opening song of Chvrches' first show since the conclusion of their 2013 - 2014 The Bones of What You Believe tour.[4] The song was further promoted by Chvrches in a number of live appearances, including at the Pitchfork Music Festival [5] and the Late Late Show With James Corden[6]
Critical reception
"Clearest Blue" received acclaim from critics. NME called this song "the album's most heart-bursting moment". A review from Stereogum said this "might be the strongest for a simple reason: it builds and builds and builds and doesn’t break down until you’ve nearly lost faith that it will".
Music video
A music video for the song was released on 19 February 2016.[7]
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Chvrches.
| Digital download | ||
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Clearest Blue" (Album version) | 3:53 |
Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[8] | 74 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[9] | 195 |
| US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[10] | 43 |
References
- ↑ http://www.popmatters.com/post/chvrches-clearest-blue-singles-going-steady/
- ↑ http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/09/chvrches-debut-frenetic-new-single-clearest-blue-listen/
- ↑ https://amazingtunes.com/pluggedinpr/chvrches/tunes/381557
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- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XrTEjwpAjU
- ↑ http://diffuser.fm/chvrches-give-electric-performance-of-clearest-blue-on-james-corden/
- ↑ http://pitchfork.com/news/63632-chvrches-release-clearest-blue-video/
- ↑ "Chvrches – Chart history" Japan Hot 100 for Chvrches. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- ↑ "CHART: CLUK Update 19.09.2015 (wk38)". zobbel.de. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- ↑ "Chvrches – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rock Songs for Chvrches. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
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