"Doe Deer" is a song recorded by the Canadian electronic band Crystal Castles. It was released on April 17, 2010, as the second single from their second studio album, Crystal Castles (2010); the release is also considered an EP.
| "Doe Deer" | ||||
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| Single by Crystal Castles | ||||
| Released | April 17, 2010 | |||
| Genre | Digital hardcore[1] | |||
| Length | 1:37 | |||
| Label | Polydor, Fiction | |||
| Producer(s) | Ethan Kath | |||
| Crystal Castles singles chronology | ||||
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Background and composition
editThe "Doe Deer" vinyl contains the tracks "Mother Knows Best", "Seed", and "Insectica", recorded in 2004 before Crystal Castles added electronics to their sound.[2]
Release and reception
edit"Doe Deer" was first announced on March 30, 2010, as a special Record Store Day release for April 17, 2010. It was available exclusively on 12-inch vinyl and limited to 500 copies.[3][4][5] Before its official release, BBC Radio 1 played the song.[6] In the United Kingdom, "Doe Deer" peaked at number 48 on the Official Charts Company's Physical Singles Chart.[7]
Track listing
editSide A
- "Doe Deer" – 1:37
- "Mother Knows Best" (2004 version) – 2:01
Side B
- "Insectica" (2004 version) – 1:48
- "Seed" (2004 version) – 1:42
Personnel
editAdapted from the vinyl liner notes.[8]
- Ethan Kath – songs
- Alice Glass – songs
- Matthew Wagner – recording
Charts
edit| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Physical Singles Chart (OCC)[7] | 48 |
References
edit- ^ Reeves, Mosi (June 8, 2010). "Crystal Castles, Crystal Castles (Fiction)". Spin. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (March 30, 2010). "Crystal Castles Prep New Single, Tour". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "Crystal Castles reveal comeback album for June". BBC News. March 31, 2010. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Hewitt, Ben (March 30, 2010). "Crystal Castles Announce Comeback Single". The Quietus. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (March 31, 2010). "Crystal Castles Limited Edition Single". Clash Magazine. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (April 16, 2010). "Crystal Castles: 'Doe Deer', 'Celestica'". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "Crystal Castles". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ Crystal Castles (April 17, 2010). "Doe Deer" (vinyl liner notes). Polydor, Fiction. 2735606.