Chloroform (song)
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"Chloroform" is a song written[2][1] and performed by Phoenix, issued as the first promotional single from the band's fifth studio album Bankrupt!. The official remix of the song features noise pop band Sleigh Bells.[3]
On 30 April 2013, the band performed the song on Late Show with David Letterman during the Live on Letterman webcast that also featured performances of several of their other songs.[4]
Music video
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Critical reception
The song has received positive reviews from critics. Jon Dolan of Rolling Stone referred to the song as "restrained pout soul";[6] while Chris Payne of Billboard called the song a highlight and complimented its "balmy, tropical feel" while comparing it favorably to the work of Delorean and The Tough Alliance.[7] Steven Arroyo of TIME highlighted the song as one of the best songs on the album (along with official lead single "Entertainment" and album cut "Bourgeois").[8]
References
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External links
- "Chloroform" at AllMusic
- "Chloroform" at Discogs (list of releases)
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics
