"Lovertits" is a song by Canadian electroclash singer Peaches. It was released with the Lovertits EP in 2000 after Merrill Nisker adopted the performing name Peaches.
"Lovertits" | ||||
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Single by Peaches | ||||
from the album The Teaches of Peaches | ||||
Released | July 15, 2000 | |||
Recorded | 1999 | |||
Genre | Electronica, electroclash, synthpop | |||
Length | 4:46 | |||
Label | Kitty-Yo | |||
Songwriter(s) | Peaches | |||
Producer(s) | Peaches | |||
Peaches singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Lovertits" on YouTube |
Critical reception
editMark Desrosiers of PopMatters commented that the "Roland 505 sets up a glorious soundscape, and the whole retro-sound is compelling and unique."[1]
Les Inrockuptibles listed "Lovertits" at number 16 on their Best Singles of 2000 list.[2] In addition, Muzik placed "Lovertits" at number 3 on their Best Singles of 2000 list.[3] NME placed "Lovertits" at number 98 on their 100 Best Singles of 2000 list.[4]
Music video
editThe song has a music video made in Super 8 format. The video shows Peaches dancing in front of a mirror and two girls riding suggestively on bicycles. One of these girls is Peaches' roommate, Feist.
Cover versions
editFeist created a rendition of this song in collaboration with Gonzales which can be found on her remix album Open Season.[5]
Track listing
edit- German vinyl, 12-inch single[6]
- "Lovertits" – 4:46
- "Diddle My Skittle" – 4:50
- "AA XXX" – 4:33
- "Slap On" – 3:45
Song usage
editIn 2007, "Lovertits" was used in the movie Young People Fucking.[7] It was also included on the DJ-Kicks: The Glimmers mix album.[8]
References
edit- ^ Desrosiers, Mark (2000). Peaches: The Teaches of Peaches PopMatters. Retrieved 2010-06-10.
- ^ Les Inrockuptibles End of Year Lists Rocklist. Retrieved 2010-07-24.
- ^ Muzik End Of Year Lists Rocklist. Retrieved 2010-07-24.
- ^ NME End of Year Lists 2000 Rocklist. Retrieved 2010-07-24.
- ^ Plagenhoef, Scott (2006-04-24). Feist Open Season Album Review Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
- ^ Peaches - Lovertits Discogs. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
- ^ Peaches - Filmography IMDb. Retrieved 2010-06-10.
- ^ Glimmers, The - DJ-Kicks (CD) Discogs. Retrieved 2010-07-12.