Axis (song)
| "Axis" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Pet Shop Boys | ||||
| from the album Electric | ||||
| Released | 1 May 2013 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 5:32 | |||
| Label | x2 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Stuart Price | |||
| Pet Shop Boys singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Axis" on YouTube | ||||
"Axis" is a song by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys from their twelfth studio album, Electric (2013). It was released on 1 May 2013 as the album's lead single.
Background[edit]
"Axis" was written during the writing sessions for the duo's previous album, Elysium (2012).[4] The song was produced by Stuart Price.
Release[edit]
"Axis" was released digitally on 1 May 2013 and as a twelve-inch single on 15 July 2013.[5][6] The latter format includes a remix by Boys Noize,[6] which was also released as a digital download.[7]
Music video[edit]
The music video for "Axis" was released on 30 April 2013.[1]
Live performances[edit]
The song was performed as the opening track on the Electric Tour in a slightly shorter and more up-tempo version.
Track listings[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Axis" | 5:32 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Axis" | 5:32 |
| 2. | "Axis" (Boys Noize remix) | 4:10 |
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[9] | 194 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 196 |
| UK Indie (OCC)[11] | 25 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Hogan, Marc (30 April 2013). "Pet Shop Boys Preview 'Pretty Banging' LP 'Electric' With Rave-y 'Axis' Video". Spin. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ Haider, Arwa (5 July 2013). "Pet Shop Boys: We left major label Parlophone and now we're in control of our destiny". Metro. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ Lee, Darren (25 June 2013). "LIVE REPORT: Pet Shop Boys". The Quietus. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ Daw, Robbie (21 June 2013). "Pet Shop Boys Discuss 'Electric', Their Euphoric Summer Album: Idolator Interview". Idolator. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
- ^ "Electric – the new album". PetShopBoys.co.uk. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ a b c "Axis 12" single". PetShopBoys.co.uk. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Axis (Boys Noize Remix) – Single by Pet Shop Boys". Apple Music. United Kingdom. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Axis – Single by Pet Shop Boys". Apple Music. United Kingdom. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Response from ARIA re: Pet Shop Boys ARIA chart history, received 29 May 2018". Retrieved 6 November 2020 – via Imgur. N.B. The "NAT" column displays the release's peak position on the national chart.
- ^ "Chart Log UK – Weekly Updates Sales 2013". Zobbel.de. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
