Love Illumination
| "Love Illumination" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| A-side | "Right Action" |
"Love Illumination" is a song by Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand. It was released as the second single from the band's fourth studio album, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, on 27 June 2013.[1]
Composition
"Love Illumination" features indie rock, dance-rock,[2] new wave,[3] glam rock,[4] and funk.[5] Nick McCarthy stated that he originally thought the guitar riff, conceived by Alex Kapranos, was "too rocky", but later enjoyed playing it. The song was written and recorded during a weekend session at McCarthy's Sausage Studio. About the song's meaning, Kapranos stated:
We all feel as sensitive to satisfaction at times. We can look outside us and see nothing but destruction, avarice, and boredom. So we look to find that love where we can find it. Some people look to Hollywood, some people look to Blackpool and the bright lights of Blackpool. That's probably where I would look.[6]
Critical reception
The song's lyrics have been described as "a cheeky testament to their writing abilities".[7]
Music video
The music video for the song was released on 24 July 2013 onto the band's Vevo channel on YouTube. It was directed by Tim Saccenti.[8] The video features psychedelic transitions between clips, band members with animal masks and people dancing randomly.
The video was called "self-consciously odd" by Sarah Bella.[9]
Track listing
- Digital download
- "Love Illumination" (Kapranos / McCarthy) - 3:44
- 7" (RUG533)
- "Right Action" (Alex Kapranos / Nick McCarthy / Robert Hardy) - 3:01
- "Love Illumination" (Kapranos / McCarthy) - 3:44
- UK digital download
- "Right Action" (Kapranos / McCarthy / Hardy) - 3:01
- "Love Illumination" (Kapranos / McCarthy) - 3:44
- "Right Action" (Live) (Kapranos / McCarthy / Hardy) - 3:05
- "Stand on the Horizon" (Live) (Kapranos / McCarthy) - 4:14
- Live versions taken from Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action deluxe edition bonus disc
Personnel
Personnel adapted from the album's linear notes
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Charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[10] | 22 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[11] | 31 |
| France (SNEP)[12] | 148 |
References
- ^ "Franz Ferdinand Release New Singles 'Right Action' and 'Love Illumination' - Video". Rolling Stone. 27 June 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ Reilly, Dan (27 June 2013). "Franz Ferdinand Release New Singles 'Right Action' and 'Love Illumination'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Franz Ferdinand: Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action". 25 August 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "Review: 'Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action' by Franz Ferdinand". Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "Review: Franz Ferdinand - Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action - Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "Franz Ferdinand - Come Home, Practically All, Is Nearly Forgiven". YouTube. 23 August 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- ^ D'Albert, Finn. "SINGLE REVIEW: Franz Ferdinand - Right Action / Love Illumination". Artrocker.tv. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ "Franz Ferdinand - Love Illumination (Official Video)". YouTube. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ Bella, Sarah. "Franz Ferdinand's 'Love Illumination' Video Is Self-Consciously Odd". MusicFeeds.com.au. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ "Franz Ferdinand – Love Illumination" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ "Franz Ferdinand – Love Illumination" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ "Franz Ferdinand – Love Illumination" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 1 June 2014.