Robot Rock
Daft Punk
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14 facts about this song
Album Release"Robot Rock" is the lead single from Daft Punk's third studio album "Human After All", which was released in 2005.
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Sample OriginThe song heavily samples a track "Release the Beast" by the funk band Breakwater. The riff, manually replayed by Daft Punk, is a central theme of the song.
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Chart SuccessThe song was successful commercially, charting in several countries. The song managed to peak at number 32 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Robot Rock" features the two members of Daft Punk performing the song on a futuristic stage with digital screens and laser lights, while dressed in their classic robot personas.
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Co-Directing creditsThe music video saw the Daft Punk duo, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, step into co-directing roles.
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Live PerformancesA distinctive live version of "Robot Rock" was regularly performed during Daft Punk's Alive 2006/2007 tour wherein it was fused with several other tracks.
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Single artworkThe cover of the "Robot Rock" single pays homage to the Breakwater's album cover, from which the main sample is borrowed.
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Dispute over CreditsDespite the song is heavily built from a sample, the original artists (Breakwater) were not initially credited, resulting in a legal dispute.
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Critical ReceptionCritical reception of the song was mixed, with some critics praising its simplicity and catchiness, while others criticized it for its repetitive structure.
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Lengthy VersionAn extended version, "Robot Rock (Maximum Overdrive)", was included in Daft Punk's 2005 album "Human After All". This version is over twice the length of the original track.
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Influence on other artistsThe song was sampled by hip-hop artist Kanye West for his 2007 song Stronger, which catapulted Daft Punk into the mainstream media in the United States.
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RemixesThere have been numerous remixes of "Robot Rock" by artists such as Soulwax, alive and Daft Punk themselves.
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Licensing in Popular Culture"Robot Rock" has been featured in several video games, including DJ Hero, Midnight Club: Los Angeles and Just Dance 3.
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Digital InstrumentsDaft Punk used a Minimoog Voyager to recreate the riff from Breakwater's song for "Robot Rock".
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