Chemical World
"Chemical World" | ||||
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Single by Blur | ||||
from the album Modern Life Is Rubbish | ||||
B-side |
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Released | 28 June 1993 | |||
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Label | Food | |||
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"Chemical World" on YouTube |
"Chemical World" is a song by English
Tracks
The single was released in the UK on 7-inch and 12-inch
CD1 features three tracks recorded live at Glastonbury Festival 1992. The song "Never Clever" had not been previously released. It was originally intended as the follow-up to Blur's fourth single, "Popscene". However, the commercial death of "Popscene" prompted those plans to be abandoned. The studio version of "Never Clever" was eventually released on a promo CD to celebrate Food Records' 100th release in 1997.
The 7-inch
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AllMusic | [3] |
Release
"Chemical World" was released on 28 June 1993 as the second
The song was commissioned by Blur's American record label, SBK Records, to increase the album's appeal for the American market.[7] The first version shown to SBK was a demo produced by the band. It was then re-recorded in a version produced by Stephen Street. This version was used for the UK version of the album but SBK preferred the demo which was 'reworked' by producers Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley and used for the US album. Although originally never labelled as such (with only the producer credits on the sleeves and labels showing which version is used), this version is now known as "Chemical World (Reworked)" which is how it appeared since the 1999 singles box set.
The single cover features a red
Track listings
All music was composed by Albarn, Coxon, James and Rowntree. All lyrics were written by Albarn except where noted.
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Personnel
- "Chemical World" and "Young & Lovely" produced by Stephen Street
- "Es Schmecht" produced by Blur
- "My Ark" produced by Blur and John Smith
- "Maggie May" produced by Steve Lovell
- "Chemical World" (Reworked) produced by Blur, Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley
- Damon Albarn: lead vocals
- Graham Coxon: guitar, backing vocals
- Alex James: bass guitar
- Dave Rowntree: drums
Charts
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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Europe ( Eurochart Hot 100)[8]
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US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 27 |
References
- ^ Stiernberg, Bonnie (11 June 2014). "The 50 Best Britpop Songs". Paste. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Modern Life Is Rubbish – Blur | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ Raggett, Ned. "Chemical World – Blur | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 26 June 1993. p. 27.
- ^ a b "Blur: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ "Blur – Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
- ^ Cavanagh, David; Stuart Maconie (July–August 1995). "How did they do that?". Select.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 30. 24 July 1993. p. 19. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ "Blur Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard.