Subways

The Avalanches

About Subways

"Subways" is a song by Australian electronic music group The Avalanches. The song was released as the third single from their second studio album, Wildflower (2016), on 22 June 2016. The song rose to number 81 on the Australian ARIA Charts.


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2016
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You walk on the subway, subway
You walk on the subway (it moves around)
You walk on the subway, it moves around
So you go to see what you found
(Subway, subway, it moves around)

I ain’t in no hurry
I ain’t in no hurry
I ain’t in no hurry
I ain’t in no hurry
I ain’t in no hurry

You walk on the subway, it moves around
You walk on the subway, it moves around
You hear someone scream so you go to see what you found
You walk on the subway, (it moves around)

I ain’t in no hurry
I ain’t in no hurry

You walk on the subway, it moves around
You hear someone scream so you go to see what you found
You walk on the subway

I ain’t in no hurry

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The Avalanches

The Avalanches are an Australian electronic music group formed in 1997 with mainstays Robbie Chater on keyboards, Tony Diblasi on keyboards, bass, and backing vocals, and Darren Seltmann on vocals and keyboards. They are known for their live and recorded DJ sets and their debut album Since I Left You (2000), which they claim was assembled from approximately 3,500 vinyl samples. The album peaked in the top 10 on the UK Albums Chart in April 2001. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2001, the group received nine nominations and won four categories: "Best New Artist – Album" and "Best Dance Release" for Since I Left You, "Best New Artist – Single" for "Frontier Psychiatrist", and "Producer of the Year" for Bobbydazzler (production name for Chater and Seltmann). In Octob… more »

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Written by: ROBBIE CHATER, TONY DI BLASI, CHANDRA OPPENHEIM, STEVEN ALEXANDER, EUGENIE DISERIO, BARRY GIBB, MAURICE GIBB, ROBIN GIBB, PATRICK SIMMONS

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12 facts about this song

Album Placement
"Subways" is the fourth track and third single from the Avalanches' second album, "Wildflower."
Long Wait
The song was released in 2016, nearly 16 years after the group's debut album.
Instant Hit
Upon its release, "Subways" achieved significant popularity, making it one of the most well-received tracks on "Wildflower."
Sampling Excellence
Known for their signature style of heavily sampling old records to create new beats, the Avalanches based "Subways" on samples from two songs – "Warm Ride" by Graham Bonnet (which itself was a cover from a song by Bee Gees) and "Subways" by Chandra.
Intriguing Vocals
"Subways" features extricated childhood vocals from the 13-year-old Chandra Oppenheim, which provide the theme for the song.
Music Video
The song's official music video, directed by French illustrators Mrzyk & Moriceau, is an animated journey through an imaginative subway system.
Critical Acclaim
Many critics praised the song, labeling it as an emblematic cross-section of the Avalanches' sound.
International Success
"Subways" reached number 46 in the Australian Singles Chart, number 12 on the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart, and number 78 on the French Singles Chart.
Remix Versions
Apart from the original song, an "In Flagranti Extended Edit" and a version by DJ Arthur Baker were also released.
Unique Theme
Keeping with the Avalanches' typical nostalgic vibe, "Subways" evokes images of childhood, wonder, and the excitement of exploration, perfectly blending old sounds to create something playfully new and fantastic.
Live Performances
The Avalanches performed the song during their live sets at numerous concerts and music festivals, making it a fan-favorite.
Use in Media
The song was featured in several TV series and commercial spots, further adding to its popularity.

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