House of Jealous Lovers

The Rapture

About House of Jealous Lovers

"House of Jealous Lovers" is a song by American indie rock band the Rapture. It was released as the lead single from their second studio album, Echoes, in March 2002, through DFA Records in the US and Output Recordings in the UK. It was eventually re-released in 2003. Produced by James Murphy and Tim Goldsworthy of the DFA, the song was designed to market the band through dance music distributors. The accompanying music video for the song is influenced by punk imagery. Upon release, it became DFA's best-selling single and helped re-establish dance-punk. The song received acclaim from music critics and was rated 16th and 6th respectively on Pitchfork and NME's tracks of the decade lists. The song would go on to peak at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was used in the soundtrack for the video game NBA 2K15, which was curated by famed music producer Pharrell Williams. 


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2003
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The Rapture

The Rapture is an indie rock band based in New York City. The band mixes influences from many genres including post-punk, acid house, disco, electronica and rock, pioneering the post-punk revival genre. They were forerunners of the post-punk revival of the early 2000s, as they mixed their early post-punk sound with electronic and dance elements. more »

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Written by: LUKE JENNER, MATTHEW BRIAN SAFER, VITO JOSHUA ROCCOFORTE

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10 facts about this song

Creation & Release
"House of Jealous Lovers" is a single by American rock band The Rapture, produced by The DFA. It was first released as a single on DFA Records in 2002.
Popularity & Impact
It is often considered the breakout song for both The Rapture and The DFA. This track was instrumental in drawing attention to the dance-punk movement that was peaking in New York around the 2000s.
Musical Style
The song is famous for its fusion of punk aggression with dance beats and driving basslines, which became a trademark for both The Rapture and The DFA.
Acclaim
The track was named the 6th best track of the decade by the NME and the 16th best track of the 2000s by Pitchfork Media.
Music Video
The video for "House of Jealous Lovers" was noted for its artsy aesthetic, distinguished by harsh lighting and quick-cut imagery.
Re-release
In a somewhat unusual move, "House of Jealous Lovers" was re-released in 2003 as a part of The Rapture's full-length album "Echoes", following its initial release as a stand-alone single.
Dance Centers Impact
Following its release, the song became a regular at dance-centric venues worldwide, significantly contributing to the revival of disco-influenced dance music in the 2000s.
Production
The song was co-produced by James Murphy and Tim Goldsworthy of The DFA (short for Death From Above), a production team who had previously made their name producing tracks for artists in the dance music scene.
Chart Performance
"House of Jealous Lovers" had marginal success on the charts, reaching the top 40 in the United Kingdom.
Live Performances
The song became even more popular in The Rapture's live performances, with its anarchic spirit and raw sound resonating with their energetic stage presence.

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