Mathletics
Foals
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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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Written by: EDWIN THOMAS CONGREAVE, JACK WILLIAM BEVAN, JAMES SMITH, WALTER JAMES MORRISON GERVERS, YANNIS BARNABAS EMANUEL PHILIPPAKIS
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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.
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Unique GenreThe 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.
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Short DurationUnlike most traditional rock songs, "Mathletics" has a relatively short duration. The duration of the song is only 3 minutes and 14 seconds.
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Music Video CreationThe accompanying music video for "Mathletics" was directed by Dave Ma, a well-known photographer and director in the music industry.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Mathletics" peaked at number 109 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album ReceptionThe album "Antidotes" which includes "Mathletics" was well-received by music critics, earning a solid 77% score on review aggregator Metacritic.
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Band MembersThe band members who performed "Mathletics" are Yannis Philippakis, Edwin Congreave, Jack Bevan, Jimmy Smith, and Walter Gervers.
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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."
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Band's StyleThe song "Mathletics" is representative of Foal's eclectic style, combining elements of post-rock, dance-punk, and new wave.
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InfluencesFoals 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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