Believe in Me (The Pierces song)
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| "Believe in Me" | ||||
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| Single by The Pierces | ||||
| from the album Creation | ||||
| Released | 31 March 2014[1] | |||
| Length | 4:01 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Catherine Pierce | |||
| Producer(s) | Christian Langdon | |||
| The Pierces singles chronology | ||||
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"Believe in Me" is a song by American duo The Pierces, released in 2014 as the second single from their fifth studio album Creation. It was written by Catherine Pierce and produced by Christian Langdon.[2]
A music video was released on 18 February to promote the single.[3][4] The song reached No. 66 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 59 on the Scottish Singles Chart.[5][6]
Upon release, Matt Collar of AllMusic described the song as "buoyant '60s girl group-infused", which "retain[s] all of the duo's bright and infectious lyricism".[7] David Smyth of the London Evening Standard commented that the song "sounds like a golden hit and a startling departure from the Gothic Americana that made their name".[8] Molloy Woodcraft of The Guardian considered the song "catchy" and highlighted the "Florence-esque bass drum and handclaps".[9]
Lisa-Marie Ferla of The Arts Desk commented that the song was a "gorgeous drive-time radio ballad in the best of ways, all hand claps and huge choruses".[10] Lauren James of Contactmusic.com noted the song's use of "handclaps, high production and heart-rending harmony".[11] Andy Baber of MusicOMH wrote: "While tracks such as "Believe in Me" and "Elements" are perfectly serviceable, neither is likely to stick in the mind long after it comes to an end."[12]