Axis (song)
"Axis" is the first track from the Pet Shop Boys album Electric, released as a promotional single on 30 April 2013.
| "Axis" | ||||
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| Single by Pet Shop Boys | ||||
| from the album Electric | ||||
| B-side | "Axis (Boys Noize Remix)" | |||
| Released | 30 April 2013 | |||
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| Genre | Hi-NRG[1][2] | |||
| Length | 5:32 (album/single version) 3:50 (video version) | |||
| Label | x2 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Neil Tennant, Chris Lowe | |||
| Producer(s) | Stuart Price | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Axis" on YouTube | ||||
Background
"Axis" was written during the writing process for the duo's previous album Elysium.[3] The song was produced by Stuart Price.
Live performances
It is being performed as the first and opening track on the Electric tour in a slightly shorter and more up-tempo version.
Release formats
The single has been released as a digital download and as a 12" vinyl single (released 15 July 2013).[4] The Boys Noize Remix was also released as a digital download.
There are different versions of the song: the original album version, the shorter (and slightly remixed) video version, the edited live version and two Boys Noize remixes.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Axis" | 5:32 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Axis" | 5:32 |
| 2. | "Axis" (Boys Noize Remix) | 4:11 |
Music video
On April 30, 2013, a music for "Axis" was released.[6]
References
- Haider, Arwa (5 July 2013). "Pet Shop Boys: We left major label Parlophone and now we're in control of our destiny". Metro. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- Lee, Darren (25 June 2013). "LIVE REPORT: Pet Shop Boys". The Quietus. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- Robbie Daw. "Pet Shop Boys Discuss 'Electric', Their Euphoric Summer Album: Idolator Interview | Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on". Idolator.com. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
- http://www.discogs.com/Pet-Shop-Boys-Axis/release/4731543
- "Pet Shop Boys — News — Axis 12" single". Petshopboys.co.uk. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
- Hogan, Marc (30 April 2013). "Pet Shop Boys Preview 'Pretty Banging' LP 'Electric' With Rave-y 'Axis' Video". SPIN Magazine. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
