Mathletics

Foals

About Mathletics

"Mathletics" is the third single by Foals. It peaked at number 109 on the UK singles chart. It was released as a digital download and on vinyl on 20 August 2007. It was recorded and mixed by producer Gareth Parton at the Fortress and Strongroom recording studios. The song was used in promotional advertisements on the UK channel Fiver. The track received generally positive reviews. Although initially released as a non-album single, it was added as a bonus track to later editions of Foals's debut album, Antidotes.  


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Calling all kids
This is our spear
It's on track to call yourself
A hero now
A hero then
You come on yourself like some way
Go sideways
Wait late there
Like some kind of ocean takes you there
Takes you there
Takes you there
Takes you there

[Chorus]
Turning the
Academy down
Academy down
Academy down
The hood
To turn it down oh
To turn it down oh
To turn it down oh
Turning the
Academy down
Academy down
Academy down
The hood
C-count me out oh
C-count me out oh
C-count me out oh

Side way
We'll go sideway
Calling all kids
On
And on
And on and on and on and on
Side way
We'll go sideway
Calling all kids
On
And on
And on and on and on
And on and on and on
And on and on and on

And on and on and on

Go sideway
Go sideway sideway sideway
Wait to twelve
For sideway
For sideway sideway to show
Show himself
For sideway
For sideway sideway sideway
Wait to seven
Wait to seven
Wait to seven
To seven to seven to show

[Chorus]

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Foals

Foals are an English rock band from Oxford, England. They are currently signed to Transgressive Records in the United Kingdom and Sub Pop in the United States. They released their debut album Antidotes on 24 March 2008 in the UK, and 8 April 2008 in the US. The band's second album, Total Life Forever, was released on 10 May 2010. The band's first mixtape "Tapes" was released 3 July 2012 as part of the !K7 series. The band's third album "Holy Fire" is to be released 11 February 2013. The first single from "Holy Fire" called "Inhaler" premiered on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show on 5 November 2012 and released on iTunes the same day. more »

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Written by: EDWIN THOMAS CONGREAVE, JACK WILLIAM BEVAN, JAMES SMITH, WALTER JAMES MORRISON GERVERS, YANNIS BARNABAS EMANUEL PHILIPPAKIS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Mathletics" is a track by Foals from their debut studio album "Antidotes," released in 2008.
Unique Genre
The song belongs to the genre of indie rock and math rock. The band is known for their unique blend of intricate guitar work and off-kilter rhythms.
Short Duration
Unlike most traditional rock songs, "Mathletics" has a relatively short duration. The duration of the song is only 3 minutes and 14 seconds.
Music Video Creation
The accompanying music video for "Mathletics" was directed by Dave Ma, a well-known photographer and director in the music industry.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Mathletics" peaked at number 109 on the UK Singles Chart.
Album Reception
The album "Antidotes" which includes "Mathletics" was well-received by music critics, earning a solid 77% score on review aggregator Metacritic.
Band Members
The band members who performed "Mathletics" are Yannis Philippakis, Edwin Congreave, Jack Bevan, Jimmy Smith, and Walter Gervers.
Physical Release
"Mathletics" was released as a single on CD and 7" vinyl. The b-sides on the single release include versions of the songs "The French Open" and "Balloon."
Band's Style
The song "Mathletics" is representative of Foal's eclectic style, combining elements of post-rock, dance-punk, and new wave.
Influences
Foals have cited artists such as Talking Heads, Television, and A Certain Ratio as influences, which can be heard in the intricate guitar work and driving rhythm of "Mathletics."

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