"Down" is a song by British rock band The Kooks. It was released on 18 April 2014 through Virgin EMI Records[1] as the lead single from the band's upcoming fourth studio album Listen, which is scheduled to be released on 1 September 2014.[2] The song debuted on UK Singles Chart at number 40.[3] It has also reportedly divided fans.[4]
Background and release
"Down" is the first song released by The Kooks since their 2012 single "Rosie". The song was written by the band's frontman Luke Pritchard and hip-hop pioneer Inflo for the band's upcoming studio album Listen.[5] "Down" was recorded in Los Angeles and London.[4] According to reports, the song is "a mission statement from a band that have rediscovered what they loved about making music in the first place." The R&B-inspired track features "looped hooks and crazy percussion" and has a "contagious swagger."[5][6]
The song premiered on 11 March 2014 on BBC Radio 1 as Zane Lowe's 'Hottest Record'.[4][5] It was released digitally on 18 April 2014,[1] and as a 7" vinyl on 21 April 2014.[7]
Music video
A music video for the song was released onto YouTube on 20 March 2014.[8] It was directed by Davis Silis.[9]
Track listing
1. |
"Down" |
2:41 |
2. |
"Hooray for Henry" |
3:46 |
3. |
"Hold On" |
2:42 |
4. |
"Melody Maker" |
2:24 |
1. |
"Down" |
2:41 |
2. |
"Hooray for Henry" |
3:46 |
Personnel
- The Kooks[5]
- Luke Pritchard – vocals, guitar, co-production
- Hugh Harris – guitar
- Peter Denton – bass
- Alexis Nunez – drums
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- Additional personnel[5]
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Charts
Release history
References
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- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Archive Chart: 2014-05-03" UK Singles Chart. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
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- ↑ "Ultratop.be – The Kooks – Down" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – The Kooks – Down" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
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