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"'''Animal Nitrate'''" is the third single from the début album by [[Suede (band)|Suede]] released on [[Nude Records]] in 1993. It charted at number seven on the [[UK Singles Chart]], making it the highest charting single from the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/suede/|title=Artist Chart History: Suede|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|accessdate=15 June 2013}}</ref> The song was the band's highest charting single in Ireland, peaking at no. 11.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.irishcharts.ie/search/placement |title=Animal Nitrate in Irish Chart |publisher= IRMA |accessdate= 24 July 2013}} 1st result when searching "Animal Nitrate"</ref> The single was previewed to the nation at the 1993 [[Brit Awards]].<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/sevenages/events/indie/suede-perform-animal-nitrate-at-the-brits/ "Suede perform 'Animal Nitrate' at the Brits"]. [[BBC Online]].</ref>
"'''Animal Nitrate'''" is the third single from the début album by [[Suede (band)|Suede]] released on [[Nude Records]] in 1993. It charted at number seven on the [[UK Singles Chart]], making it the highest charting single from the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/suede/|title=Artist Chart History: Suede|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|accessdate=15 June 2013}}</ref> The song was the band's highest charting single in Ireland, peaking at no. 11.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.irishcharts.ie/search/placement |title=Animal Nitrate in Irish Chart |publisher= IRMA |accessdate= 24 July 2013}} 1st result when searching "Animal Nitrate"</ref> The single was previewed to the nation at the 1993 [[Brit Awards]].<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/sevenages/events/indie/suede-perform-animal-nitrate-at-the-brits/ "Suede perform 'Animal Nitrate' at the Brits"]. [[BBC Online]].</ref>


The video for the title track was directed by Pedro Romhanyi. The band caused some controversy with the video when it was banned for its depiction of two men engaging in a kiss. It won the first [[MTV]] Euro Video Song Contest in 1993.<ref>[http://www.paulking.nl/mtvextra.html MTV Europe 1993-1994, paulking.nl]</ref> The band took [[cocaine]] to prepare for the video. Anderson wanted to replicate the energy of their live shows, he explained: "We weren't experienced enough at the time to just do it on cue. I think we ended up getting a load of coke in an jumping around like lunatics. Back in the days when we used to do things like that."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/suede/68976|title=Suede: 'We got a load of cocaine in to make the 'Animal Nitrate' video'|publisher=''NME''|date=1 March 2013|accessdate=24 July 2013}}</ref>
The video for the title track was directed by Pedro Romhanyi. The band caused some controversy with the video when it was banned for its depiction of two fat friends: man and woman engaging in a kiss. It won the first [[MTV]] Euro Video Song Contest in 1993.<ref>[http://www.paulking.nl/mtvextra.html MTV Europe 1993-1994, paulking.nl]</ref> The band took [[cocaine]] to prepare for the video. Anderson wanted to replicate the energy of their live shows, he explained: "We weren't experienced enough at the time to just do it on cue. I think we ended up getting a load of coke in an jumping around like lunatics. Back in the days when we used to do things like that."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/suede/68976|title=Suede: 'We got a load of cocaine in to make the 'Animal Nitrate' video'|publisher=''NME''|date=1 March 2013|accessdate=24 July 2013}}</ref>


The title of the song is a reference to the [[inhalant]] drug [[amyl nitrite]]. Chris Jones, reviewing Suede's debut album for the [[BBC]], concurred. "Despite its punning title it’s a thrill-seeking slice of cynicism that perfectly summed up what it was like to be young and chemically imbalanced in the nation’s capital at the time.<ref>Jones, Chris. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/b59x "All wrapped in androgyny and attitude...]. [[BBC Music]]. 19 Apr 2007</ref> According to Suede's biography ''[[Love and Poison (book)|Love and Poison]]'', the chorus's guitar part was inspired by the intro to popular BBC television series ''[[Dixon of Dock Green]]''. The song was almost overlooked as a single; Brett Anderson was convinced "Sleeping Pills" would be the third single. He was soon overruled by Nude Records owner Saul Galpern.<ref>Barnett, D. ''[[Love and Poison (book)|Love and Poison]] p. 109</ref>
The title of the song is a reference to the [[inhalant]] drug [[amyl nitrite]]. Chris Jones, reviewing Suede's debut album for the [[BBC]], concurred. "Despite its punning title it’s a thrill-seeking slice of cynicism that perfectly summed up what it was like to be young and chemically imbalanced in the nation’s capital at the time.<ref>Jones, Chris. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/b59x "All wrapped in androgyny and attitude...]. [[BBC Music]]. 19 Apr 2007</ref> According to Suede's biography ''[[Love and Poison (book)|Love and Poison]]'', the chorus's guitar part was inspired by the intro to popular BBC television series ''[[Dixon of Dock Green]]''. The song was almost overlooked as a single; Brett Anderson was convinced "Sleeping Pills" would be the third single. He was soon overruled by Nude Records owner Saul Galpern.<ref>Barnett, D. ''[[Love and Poison (book)|Love and Poison]] p. 109</ref>

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"Animal Nitrate"
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"Animal Nitrate" is the third single from the début album by Suede released on Nude Records in 1993. It charted at number seven on the UK Singles Chart, making it the highest charting single from the album.[1] The song was the band's highest charting single in Ireland, peaking at no. 11.[2] The single was previewed to the nation at the 1993 Brit Awards.[3]

The video for the title track was directed by Pedro Romhanyi. The band caused some controversy with the video when it was banned for its depiction of two fat friends: man and woman engaging in a kiss. It won the first MTV Euro Video Song Contest in 1993.[4] The band took cocaine to prepare for the video. Anderson wanted to replicate the energy of their live shows, he explained: "We weren't experienced enough at the time to just do it on cue. I think we ended up getting a load of coke in an jumping around like lunatics. Back in the days when we used to do things like that."[5]

The title of the song is a reference to the inhalant drug amyl nitrite. Chris Jones, reviewing Suede's debut album for the BBC, concurred. "Despite its punning title it’s a thrill-seeking slice of cynicism that perfectly summed up what it was like to be young and chemically imbalanced in the nation’s capital at the time.[6] According to Suede's biography Love and Poison, the chorus's guitar part was inspired by the intro to popular BBC television series Dixon of Dock Green. The song was almost overlooked as a single; Brett Anderson was convinced "Sleeping Pills" would be the third single. He was soon overruled by Nude Records owner Saul Galpern.[7]

In March 2005, Q magazine placed "Animal Nitrate" at number 97 in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks.[8] In May 2007, NME magazine placed "Animal Nitrate" at number 43 in its list of the 50 Greatest Indie Anthems Ever.[9] In 2012 the same magazine placed the song at number 14 in its "100 Best Tracks of the Nineties" list.[10]

Track listings

All songs written by Brett Anderson and Bernard Butler.

CD
  1. "Animal Nitrate"
  2. "Painted People"
  3. "The Big Time"
12"
  1. "Animal Nitrate"
  2. "Painted People"
  3. "The Big Time"
7"
  1. "Animal Nitrate"
  2. "The Big Time"
Cassette Single
  1. "Animal Nitrate"
  2. "The Big Time"

References

  1. ^ "Artist Chart History: Suede". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  2. ^ "Animal Nitrate in Irish Chart". IRMA. Retrieved 24 July 2013. 1st result when searching "Animal Nitrate"
  3. ^ "Suede perform 'Animal Nitrate' at the Brits". BBC Online.
  4. ^ MTV Europe 1993-1994, paulking.nl
  5. ^ "Suede: 'We got a load of cocaine in to make the 'Animal Nitrate' video'". NME. 1 March 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ Jones, Chris. "All wrapped in androgyny and attitude.... BBC Music. 19 Apr 2007
  7. ^ Barnett, D. Love and Poison p. 109
  8. ^ "Q Magazine - 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks Ever!".
  9. ^ "The Greatest Indie Anthems Ever". NME. 1 May 2007
  10. ^ NME's 100 Best Tracks of the Nineties
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