Blinded by the Lights
"Blinded by the Lights" | ||||
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Single by The Streets | ||||
from the album A Grand Don't Come for Free | ||||
Released | 27 September 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2003 | |||
Genre | UK garage Alternative hip hop | |||
Length | 4:45 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Mike Skinner | |||
Producer(s) | Mike Skinner | |||
The Streets singles chronology | ||||
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"Blinded by the Lights" is a song by English rapper and producer Mike Skinner under the music project The Streets. It was released in September 2004 as the third single from the project's second studio album A Grand Don't Come for Free. The song reached number ten on the UK Single Chart and was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry.
Critical reception
Leonie Cooper of NME called the best part of the song the, "massive wobbly synth line."[1] Decca Aitkenhead of The Guardian said that, "nothing has ever evoked the atmosphere of clubbing on ecstasy in the 90s more perfectly."[2] Ethan Brown of New York called the song, "a panicky haze of impure pills, paranoia, and social isolation."[3] Andy Battaglia of The A.V. Club called the song, "a sparse, moody track that gets washed in whoosh as his second dose of ecstasy kicks in."[4]
Music video
The music video was directed by Adam Smith and premiered in September 2004.[5]
Charts
Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[6] | 92 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[7] | 63 |
Ireland (IRMA)[8] | 16 |
Scotland (OCC)[9] | 10 |
UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 10 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[11] | 2 |
References
- ^ Cooper, Leonie (October 13, 2017). "The Streets' 10 best songs". nme.com. NME. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- ^ Aitkenhead, Decca (March 18, 2012). "Mike Skinner: 'I get withdrawal symptoms if I've not created something for a few days'". theguardian.com. The Guardian. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- ^ Brown, Ethan (June 7, 2004). "Straight Talk". nymag.com. New York. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- ^ Battaglia, Andy (May 18, 2004). "The Streets: A Grand Don't Come For Free". music.avclub.com. AV Club. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- ^ Blinded by the Lights - Music Video Music Video Database
- ^ "The Streets – Blinded by the Lights". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- ^ "The Streets – Blinded by the Lights" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 46, 2004". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.