Genius

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About Genius

"Genius" is a song by British industrial metal band Pitchshifter, released in 1997, from their album www.pitchshifter.com. It is usually considered one of the key songs that helped the band be successful, and is one of their most recognized songs.


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1997
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Pitchshifter

Pitchshifter are a British five-piece electronic-metal band from Nottingham, United Kingdom formed in 1989. The band was started by bassist and vocalist Mark Clayden, lead guitarist and programmer Johnny A. Carter and rhythm guitarist Stuart Toolin. more »

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Written by: JOHNATHAN CARTER, JON S. CLAYDEN, MARK CLAYDEN

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Genius" is a popular song by the British industrial rock band, Pitchshifter.
Band Evolution
It was released in 1998 at a time when Pitchshifter was evolving from a heavy, metal-based band to a more electronic and melodic sound.
Album Success
"Genius" is part of the album "www.pitchshifter.com," which is considered by many fans and critics as being Pitchshifter's most successful and accessible work.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 23 on the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, making it the band's biggest hit in America.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Thomas Mignone, known for his work with Slipknot, Mudvayne, System of A Down, and Avenged Sevenfold.
Lyrics Themes
The lyrics of "Genius" address themes of commercialism, media saturation, and the manipulation of popular opinion.
Relevance
Despite being over twenty years old, "Genius" remains relevant for its critique of consumer culture, aligning with Pitchshifter’s reputation as a politically and socially conscious band.
Song Popularity
"Genius" is still one of Pitchshifter’s most streamed songs on platforms such as Spotify.
Live Performances
"Genius" has been an integral part of Pitchshifter's live performances and is often used as a closing song.
Cover Version
A cover version of "Genius" by Pseudopod won the "Best Cover Song" category in the 2004 Just Plain Folks Music Awards.

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