Backfire at the Disco is a single from Liverpudlian indie band, The Wombats

The Wombats

The Wombats are an indie rock band formed in Liverpool, England. The band comprises native Liverpudlians Matthew Murphy and Dan Haggis , alongside Norwegian-born Tord Øverland-Knudsen...

. It is from their debut album, The Wombats Proudly Present: A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation

The Wombats Proudly Present: A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation

-Personnel:* Matthew Murphy – vocals, guitar, synths, piano* Dan Haggis – backing vocals, drums, piano, stylophone, harmonica, melodica, synthesizers* Tord Øverland-Knudsen – backing vocals, bass, synths, cello...

. It was originally released on April 9, 2007, but was re-released on April 21, 2008.

First release

UK CD single

(Released April 9, 2007)

1. "Backfire at the Disco"
2. "Backfire at the Disco (KGB Remix)

UK 7" single (Gatefold Sleeve, Coloured Vinyl)

(Released April 9, 2007)

1. "Backfire at the Disco"
2. "Little Miss Pipedream"

UK 7" single (Picture Disc)

(Released April 9, 2007)

1. "Backfire at the Disco"
2. "Moving to New York (BBC Radio 1 Session)"

Second release

UK CD single

(Released April 21, 2008)

1. "Backfire at the Disco"
2. "Patience (BBC Radio 1 Live Version)"

UK 7" single (Coloured Vinyl)

(Released April 21, 2008)

1. "Backfire at the Disco (Live from The JD Set feat. Peter Hook)"
2. "Let’s Dance to Joy Division (Live acoustic version)"

UK 7" single (Picture Disc)

(Released April 21, 2008)

1. "Backfire at the Disco (South Central remix)"
2. "Caravan in Wales"

Reviews

In reviews, Backfire at the Disco is said to "gnaw itself into your brain like some kind of tropical disease".
It is also said to be one of "three superb singles in a row from The Wombats".
The video contains a pastiche of the famous derided 1979 video from Cliff Richard

Cliff Richard

Sir Cliff Richard, OBE is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist who has sold over an estimated 250 million records worldwide....

"Wired for Sound". This involves people in lurid spandex outfits on roller skates. The Cliff Richard video is currently in the Top 5 Worst Videos ever made on VH1.

Charts

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Chart (2007)	Peak position
Chart (2008)	Peak position