Chloroform (song)
2013 promotional single by Phoenix
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"Chloroform" is a song written[1] and performed by Phoenix, issued as the first promotional single from the band's fifth studio album Bankrupt!. The official remix of the song features noise pop band Sleigh Bells.
| "Chloroform" | |
|---|---|
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| Promotional single by Phoenix | |
| from the album Bankrupt! | |
| Released | 25 March 2013 |
| Length | 4:05 |
| Label | |
| Songwriter | Phoenix[1] |
| Producer | Phoenix |
| Music video | |
| "Chloroform" on YouTube | |
On 30 April 2013, the band performed the song on Late Show with David Letterman during the Live on Letterman webcast that also featured performances of several of their other songs.[2]
Music video
Although the song was not issued as an official single, a music video was created for the song, directed by Sofia Coppola (the wife of lead singer Thomas Mars).[3]
Critical reception
The song has received positive reviews from critics. Jon Dolan of Rolling Stone referred to the song as "restrained pout soul";[4] while Chris Payne of Billboard called the song a highlight and complimented its "balmy, tropical feel" while comparing it favorably to the work of Delorean and The Tough Alliance.[5] Steven Arroyo of Time highlighted the song as one of the best songs on the album (along with official lead single "Entertainment" and album cut "Bourgeois").[6]