Electron Blue
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"Electron Blue" is a song by American
Background and composition
Written and recorded for the album Around the Sun (2004), R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe described "Electron Blue" as one of his more future-themed songs.[1]
"Electron Blue" features prominent use of the
Stipe has referred to "Electron Blue" as his favorite song on Around the Sun,[3] as well as one of his all-time favorite R.E.M. songs.[4] It also inspired his stage appearance for the subsequent Around the Sun tour: a blue band painted across his eyes.[2] The song "Sing for the Submarine", from the band's fourteenth studio album Accelerate (2008), references "Electron Blue" and explores the same concept.[2][5]
Commercial performance
"Electron Blue" was released as the third single from Around the Sun on February 28, 2005.
Formats and track listings
- CD single 1 (United Kingdom)[10]
- 7-inch single (United Kingdom)[11]
- "Electron Blue" – 4:12
- "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" (live) – 3:50
- CD single 2 (United Kingdom)[12]
- "Electron Blue" – 4:12
- "Sweetness Follows" (live in Cincinnati, October 27, 2004) – 4:05
- "Leaving New York" (live video, Helsinki January 29, 2005) – 4:48
Charts
Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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Ireland (IRMA)[9] | 43 |
Scotland (OCC)[13] | 29 |
26 |
References
- ^ a b Rosen 2005, p. 197.
- ^ a b c Merline, Michael (April 3, 2008). "New R.E.M. speeds up, recalls efforts from past albums". The Badger Herald. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
- ^ Roe, Tony (June 7, 2005). "REM @ The City Ground 6/7/2005". BBC. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
- ^ "'I Don't Like Political Music' – Interview With Michael Stipe Of R.E.M." Kultura.hu. Emberi Erőforrások Minisztériuma. August 27, 2008. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
- ^ Keefe, Jonathan (March 31, 2008). "R.E.M.: Accelerate". Slant Magazine. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. February 26, 2005. p. 25.
- ^ a b "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- ^ "R.E.M." Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on March 13, 2013. Retrieved March 28, 2013.
- ^ a b "Irish-charts.com – Discography R.E.M.". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
- Amazon(UK). Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ "Electron Blue (7 inch Vinyl Disc – WB / WEA/Warner #W 665) – R.E.M." Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 28, 2013.
- ^ "Electron Blue [Cd2] [CD 2]". Amazon (UK). Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
Bibliography
- Rosen, Craig (2005). Inside Out: The Stories Behind Every Song. ISBN 978-1-8444-2449-8.