Latch (song)
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"Latch" is a song by British garage-house duo Disclosure, featuring vocals from Sam Smith. It was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on 8 October 2012. The song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 26 and has peaked to number 11. The track is the lead single from the duo's debut studio album Settle (2013).[1] The song was released as their debut single in the United States on 4 February 2014.[2]
Reception
Critical reception
Michael Cragg, of The Guardian gave the song a positive review.[3] Jon Caramanica of The New York Times viewed the track as one of the duo's "least characteristic" songs, describing it as "less relaxed, more ambitious, more blatantly pop-oriented, with full-bodied vocals".[4]
Commercial performance
On 10 October 2012 Greg James announced that "Latch" was at number 39 on the Official Chart Update,[5] with it officially entering the UK Singles Chart at number 26 on 14 October 2012. In its second week the song climbed 9 places to number 17 and climbed 5 places to number 12 in its third. It eventually peaked at number 11 in its fourth week. The song spent a total of 15 weeks within the top 40 and 32 weeks within the top 75. The song has sold over 400,000 copies in the UK alone, with it being certified gold by the BPI. This puts "Latch" among the best-selling singles to not reach the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart. The single was also certified gold by the Federation of the Italian Music Industry.[6]
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Latch" was first released onto YouTube on 9 October 2012 at a total length of four minutes and seventeen seconds.[7] The video was directed by Ross McDowell and Ben Murray of London's Bullion Collective, and features scenes of several couples embracing.[8][9] The video has been viewed 35 million times as of April 2014.
Chart performance
| Chart (2012–14) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[10] | 49 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[11] | 22 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[12] | 36 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13] | 100 |
| Denmark (Tracklisten)[14] | 39 |
| France (SNEP)[15] | 132 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[16] | 97 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[17] | 80 |
| Scotland (OCC)[18] | 28 |
| Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[19] | 62 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[20] | 11 |
| UK Dance (OCC)[21] | 3 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[22] | 79 |
| US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[23] | 28 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[24] | 11 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 8 October 2012[25] | Digital download | PMR Records |
| United States | 4 February 2014[2] | Top 40/Mainstream Radio | Cherrytree Records, Interscope Records |
| 11 March 2014[26] | Rhythmic contemporary |
References
- ^ "Watch: Disclosure Reveal New Video For ‘Latch’", This Is Fake DIY, 9 October 2012, retrieved 30 October 2012
- ^ a b "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 4 February 2014.
- ^ New music: Disclosure – Latch | Music | guardian.co.uk
- ^ Caramanica, Jon (2012) "Nostalgic Sounds Dating to the Early 21st Century", The New York Times, 25 October 2012, retrieved 30 October 2012
- ^ Swedish House Mafia ahead of Adele in midweek chart - Music News - Digital Spy
- ^ "Italian single certifications" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Select "Tutti gli anni" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".
- ^ Disclosure - Latch feat. Sam Smith (Official Video)
- ^ Eaton, James (2012) "Video: Disclosure "Latch (feat. Sam Smith)"", XLR8R, 9 October 2012, retrieved 30 October 2012
- ^ Murray, Robin (2012) "Disclosure - Latch", Clash, 10 October 2012, retrieved 30 October 2012
- ^ "Disclosure feat. Sam Smith – Latch". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- ^ "Disclosure feat. Sam Smith – Latch" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ^ "Disclosure feat. Sam Smith – Latch" (in French). Ultratip.
- ^ "Disclosure Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Disclosure feat. Sam Smith – Latch". Tracklisten.
- ^ "Disclosure feat. Sam Smith – Latch" (in French). Les classement single.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 4, 2013". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Disclosure feat. Sam Smith – Latch" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 20138 into search.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Disclosure Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Disclosure Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Disclosure Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ iTunes - Music - Latch (feat. Sam Smith) - Single by Disclosure
- ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 13 February 2014.