Swamp Thing
The Grid
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Written by: DAVID ALDERMAN BALL, RICHARD GRAHAM THOMAS NORRIS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Swamp Thing" by The Grid is often classified as techno, synth-pop, and electronica genre music.
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Release DateThe song was first released on 23 May 1994.
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Album Information"Swamp Thing" is from The Grid's third album, "Evolver."
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Swamp Thing" managed to reach the top three on the UK Singles Chart in 1994 and became the group's most recognized song internationally.
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InstrumentationOne of the standout features of the song is its heavy use of banjo, an instrument not typically associated with electronic music, creating a fusion of electronic and country music styles.
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Country InfluenceThe country-influenced "Swamp Thing" beautifully depicts the rural locations by integrating the sounds of banjo.
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Success in Other CountriesBesides the UK, "Swamp Thing" also proved a hit in several other countries, reaching the tops of the charts in countries like Ireland and the Netherlands.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for "Swamp Thing," featuring two pixilated video game characters dancing, was also immensely popular in the 90s.
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RemixesThe song has several remix versions, including the popular "Southern Comfort Mix," which extends the track's length and incorporates further country elements.
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Legacy"Swamp Thing" is still frequently played in clubs and on retro radio stations, signifying its lasting appeal and influence within the electronic music genre.
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Re-releaseThe song was re-released and remastered in 2019 as part of The Grid's 25th-anniversary celebrations.
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RecognitionIn 2015, BuzzFeed included "Swamp Thing" in its list of "The 101 Greatest Dance Songs of the '90s."
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MembersThe Grid, which includes members Richard Norris and Dave Ball, featured professional banjo player Roger Dinsdale, who contributed the distinctive banjo hook to "Swamp Thing."
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Banjo's PopularityFollowing the release of "Swamp Thing," there was a significant increase in the sale of banjos in the UK, indirectly promoting the instrument's popularity.
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Soundtrack Appearance"Swamp Thing" was featured in the soundtrack of the 1996 movie, "The Craft," giving it additional exposure to a global audience.
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