"Saints" is a song by the Breeders, released as the third and final single from their 1993 album Last Splash. It was released in 1994 on 4AD/Elektra Records.
| "Saints" | ||||
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| Single by the Breeders | ||||
| from the album Last Splash | ||||
| B-side | "Grunggae", New Year" | |||
| Released | 1994 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock[1] | |||
| Length | 3:17 | |||
| Label | 4AD/Elektra Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kim Deal | |||
| The Breeders singles chronology | ||||
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Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Kim Deal
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Saints" | 2:32 |
| 2. | "Grunggae" (early demo of "Cannonball") | 2:35 |
| 3. | "New Year" (demo) | 2:02 |
"Saints" is a different version than the one on Last Splash, and is the version used for the song's music video.
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Frank Sacramento and features the band playing the song in a snowy forest, as well as the band walking around a carnival while certain parts are played at the fair. The video uses the version of the song issued as a single.
Charts
edit| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[2] | 12 |
References
edit- ^ "100 Best Alternative Rock Songs of 1994". Spin. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
- ^ "The Breeders Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2020.