| "Xtatic Truth" | ||||
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| Single by Crystal Fighters | ||||
| from the album Star of Love | ||||
| Released | 15 May 2009 | |||
| Genre | Electronic | |||
| Length | 3:38 | |||
| Label | Zirkulo | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Crystal Fighters | |||
| Producer(s) | Crystal Fighters | |||
| Crystal Fighters singles chronology | ||||
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"Xtatic Truth" is the début single by English electronic band Crystal Fighters from their album Star of Love. The single was released on 15 May 2009 through Zirkulo records to relatively good reviews.
Remixes
Various versions of "Xtatic Truth" have been featured in compilation albums. The song was licensed to Kitsuné and the "Xtra Loud Mix" was included in their Maison Compilation 7 (2009) album[1] and the "Magistrates remix" was included on the Annie Mac Presents 2009 compilation album.[2]
The "Last Japan" Remix of the song was featured in series 4, episode 7 of the UK TV series Skins.[3] Additionally, the album-only song "At Home" featured in series 5, episode 3.[4] The song was also one of two played by the band on Later... with Jools Holland; the other being the unreleased "Champion Sound"; during the episode aired on 22 October 2010.[5]
Music video
The music video for "Xtatic Truth" was directed by James Spencer, produced by Nuala O'Leary and shot by Dan Stafford-Clark.[6][7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Xtatic Truth" (Original) | 03:38 |
| 2. | "Xtatic Truth" (Maybb Remix) | 06:41 |
| 3. | "Xtatic Truth" (Magistrates Remix) | 03:25 |
| 4. | "Xtatic Truth" (Renaissance Man Remix) | 08:04 |
| Total length: | 21:48 | |
Reception
The single was relatively well received, coming to the attention of BBC Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw, who named it "Single of the Week";[9] NME, who listed it as number eight in their "10 Tracks You Have To Hear This Week";[10] Mixmag, who named it their electro record of the month;[11] and Q magazine, who listed it at number 14 in their "Q50", October 2010.[12]
The album was reviewed by Kevin Trotter, owner and editor of on-line music magazine The Beat Surrender. The single received a score of 3 out of 5, with Trotter citing:
The latest single from the group (Xtatic Truth) is better than most but is a bit of a disappointment for me. It's got a nice growly electro feel to it and everything seems to be in place, it's just the vocals don't do a great deal for me and lyric wise it's all a bit nothing.
— Kevin Trotter, [13]
References
- ^ "Various - Kitsuné Maison Compilation 7 (CD) at Discogs". Discogs. June 2009. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
- ^ "Annie Mac - Annie Mac Presents at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
- ^ "Skins - Episode 7 music". E4.com. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
- ^ "Skins - Music - Kyle's episode 3 blog". E4.com. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
- ^ "Two Programmes - Later... with Jools Holland, Series 37, Episode 6". BBC. 22 October 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
- ^ "Crewing Credits". Aimimage.com. Archived from the original on 29 September 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
- ^ "National Film and Television School". Nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
- ^ "Crystal Fighters - Xtatic Truth (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. June 2009. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
- ^ "Radio 1 - Nick Grimshaw - Tracklistings". BBC. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
- ^ "10 Tracks You Have To Hear This Week - Marina and the Diamonds, Amanda Blank & Faith No More". NME. 9 December 2009. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
- ^ "Free unreleased remix of Crystal Fighters for you to download". Mixmag. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
- ^ "Q50 - Xtatic Truth / CRYSTAL FIGHTERS". Q. 18 August 2009. Archived from the original on 2 September 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
- ^ "Xtatic Truth - Record Review". The Beat Surrender. 6 July 2009. Retrieved 24 August 2011.