"Like a Robot" is a song from Danish-Norwegian pop band Aqua's third studio album, Megalomania. Initially released as a promotional single[1] on 5 November 2011 producer Lucas Secon reported that "Like a Robot" would be released as the album's international lead single.[2] and was released in Australia and New Zealand in January 2012.[3] It was their first song to come with an "explicit language" warning, with band member René Dif saying: "There’s a million rappers out there who do that too."[4]
| "Like a Robot" | ||||
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| Single by Aqua | ||||
| from the album Megalomania | ||||
| Released | January 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 Electron Studio (Copenhagen, Denmark) | |||
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| Length | 3:39 | |||
| Label | Universal | |||
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| "Like a Robot" on YouTube | ||||
Reception
editScandipop reviewed the song as; "Amazing, Amazing, Amazing" They added, "...it’s them returning to the clubland from which they came. Squeaky voiced Lene laments a man’s shortcomings in the bedroom department" [5]
Luis Gonzalez of Album Confessions said; “Like A Robot”, a raunchy song that ultimately deals with sex and alcohol. Aqua has forgotten all the past metaphors and innuendos and have decided to be up front with their naughty message. The production is great; the lyrics are fun and get lodged in your brain easily especially the golden chorus.[6]
Jon O'Brien of Allmusic, in a review of Megalomania, said; ""Like a Robot" shows that the band's tongue-in-cheek innuendos have disappointingly been replaced by straightforward explicitness". "[7]
Gaffa's Signe Bønsvig Wehding considered the song to be "among the best tracks on the album", along with "Playmate To Jesus", "Dirty Little Pop Song" and "Sucker For A Superstar"".[8]
The Border Mail gave the album a negative review, but complimented "Like A Robot" for being 'punchy'.[9]
Track listing
edit- Digital download[10]
- "Like a Robot" – 3:39
Credits
edit- Written by Lucas Secon, René Dif, Søren Rasted and Claus Norreen
- Produced by Lucas Secon, Søren Rasted and Claus Norreen
Credits adapted from album liner notes.[11]
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavia[12] | 12 September 2011 | Digital download | Universal Music |
| Australia[13] | 27 January 2012 | ||
| New Zealand[14] | 30 January 2012 |
- Dates in Australian/New Zealand iTunes have reverted to Scandinavian release date.
References
edit- ^ New Music: Aqua Release Two New Singles: "Like A Robot" and "Playmate to Jesus". Direct Lyrics. 12 September 2011. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
- ^ "Twitter / @lucasproduction: Aqua"Don't @#*# me like a ..." Twitter. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
- ^ "Like a Robot". allmusic.com. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ Kiel Egging (2 March 2012). "Aqua – Still Partyin' With Barbie And Lovin' It". newsunlimited.com.au. Archived from the original on 5 November 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ "Aqua - Like a Robot". scandipop.co.uk. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ^ "Aqua's Megalomania". 14 December 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ O'Brien, Jon. "Megalomania – Aqua". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ Bønsvig Wehding, Signe (3 October 2011). Aqua: Megalomania. Gaffa. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ "Aqua Megalomania - Universal". www.bordermail.com.au. 7 March 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ Playmate to Jesus – Single. Danish iTunes. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
- ^ Megalomania (liner notes). Aqua. Universal Music. 2011. 0602527677675.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Like a Robot - Single by Aqua. iTunes Norway. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ Like a Robot - Single by Aqua. iTunes Australia. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ Like a Robot - Single by Aqua. iTunes New Zealand. Retrieved 5 November 2014.