Calypso (Spiderbait song)

1997 single by Spiderbait From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Calypso" is a song by Australian alternative rock band Spiderbait. It was released in April 1997 as the third single from the band's third studio album, Ivy and the Big Apples (1996). Subtitled "and Other Tunes for Lovers" on its CD single, "Calypso" peaked at number 13 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, and it was ranked number 23 on Triple J's Hottest 100 for 1997.[3] At the ARIA Music Awards of 1997, the song was nominated for Best Video, losing out to "Feelin' Kinda Sporty" by Dave Graney & the Coral Snakes.[4]

ReleasedApril 1997
Length1:51
Quick facts Single by Spiderbait, from the album Ivy and the Big Apples ...
"Calypso"
Single by Spiderbait
from the album Ivy and the Big Apples
ReleasedApril 1997
StudioStudios 301
Genre
Length1:51
LabelPolydor
Songwriters
  • Janet English
  • Kram
  • Damian Whitty[2]
Producers
Spiderbait singles chronology
"Hot Water & Milk"
(1996)
"Calypso"
(1997)
"Joyce's Hut" / "Horschack Army"
(1997)
Music video
"Calypso" on YouTube
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Reception

Junkee said, "its main verse riff is essentially "Blitzkreig Bop" with a J Mascis makeover, while Janet English's code-switching vocals add a rousing sense of joy to proceedings. While Australian pop-punk may not be the house that Spiderbait built, they certainly still helped to put bricks in the wall."[5] In 2025, the song ranked 95 on Triple J Hottest 100 of Australian Songs.[6]

Track listing

More information No., Title ...
Australian CD single[7]
No.TitleLength
1."Calypso"1:51
2."Macintosharoonie Part One"2:53
3."Kermit's Legs"2:56
4."Dotted Line"0:37
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Charts

More information Chart (1997), Peak position ...
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Release history

More information Region, Date ...
Region Date Format Label Catalogue
Australia April 1997 CD single Polydor 573815-2
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References

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