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"Electricity" is the first single from the album Head Music by Suede, released on 12 April 1999 on Nude Records. It reached number five on the UK Singles Chart and in Finland and Norway. It was also a top-twenty hit in Iceland, Ireland, Spain and Sweden and reached number 39 in New Zealand.


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Suede

Suede are an English alternative rock band from London, formed in 1989. The group's most prominent early line-up featured singer Brett Anderson, guitarist Bernard Butler, bass player Mat Osman and drummer Simon Gilbert. By 1992, Suede were hailed as "The Best New Band in Britain", and attracted much attention from the British music press. The following year their glam rock-inspired debut album, Suede, went to the top of the charts, became the fastest-selling debut album in almost ten years and won the Mercury Music Prize, helping kick-start the Britpop movement. However, the band's lush follow-up, Dog Man Star (1994), saw Suede distance themselves from their Britpop peers. Although it is often regarded as the band's masterpiece, the recording sessions for Dog… more »

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Song Classification
"Electricity" falls under the Britpop and Alternative Rock genres.
Album Appearance
The song is the first single from the band's fourth studio album "Head Music" which was released in 1999.
Chart Performance
Peaking at No. 5 in the UK Singles Chart, observing "Electricity" cemented Suede’s place as a vital band in the UK music scene of the 90s.
Video Direction
The music video for "Electricity" was directed by Mike Lipscombe.
Band Lineup
The lineup of the band during the release of "Electricity" included Brett Anderson (vocals), Richard Oakes (guitar), Mat Osman (bass), Simon Gilbert (drums), and Neil Codling (keyboards).
Song Theme
Known for their lyrics often describing love, the song has Brett Anderson singing in a sweeping tone about desire, likening the intensity of his passion to electricity.
Re-release Fact
Later the song was re-released on the 2011 box set “Suede: The Best of”.
Critical Reception
The song was met with positive reviews with critics often praising the band's ability to meld together elements of glam and punk.
Recording Label
"Electricity" was released under the recording label Nude Records.
Co-written
The song was co-written by Brett Anderson and Neil Codling.

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