Kingdom of Rust (song)
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"Kingdom of Rust" is the first single from Doves' fourth studio album of the same name
. The single was released on March 30, 2009 via Heavenly Records
. The 7" single features the exclusive track "Push Me On," which was produced by John Leckie
, while the CD single features an edited remix of "Push Me On" by Playgroup
. Three limited edition 12" singles featuring remixes by Prins Thomas
, Playgroup
, Still Going, and The Glimmers were released on April 13, 2009. "Kingdom of Rust" was played for the first time on Zane Lowe
's BBC Radio 1
show on February 2, 2009. The single debuted on the UK Singles Chart
at #28. The song also featured in the 2009 American horror/comedy film Zombieland
, and in a special episode
in the 14th series of Top Gear, in which Jeremy Clarkson
, Richard Hammond
, and James May
travel across Bolivia and Peru in 4x4s.
The music video for the song, directed by China Moo-Young and starring Neil Newbon
, premiered on February 11, 2009. Stereogum
posted a free MP3 download of Playgroup's Megamix of "Push Me On" (the full-length version) on March 9, 2009.
Kingdom of Rust
Kingdom of Rust is the fourth studio album from British indie rock band Doves. The album was released on 6 April 2009 in the UK via Heavenly Records. A CD/DVD release of Kingdom of Rust, originally announced when promotion started for the album, was pulled by the label three weeks prior to the...
. The single was released on March 30, 2009 via Heavenly Records
Heavenly Records
Heavenly Records, aka Heavenly Recordings, is a London-based record label, distributed by EMI. Founded by Jeff Barrett, a former press officer for Creation Records and many successful indie bands of the time including Happy Mondays, Heavenly Recordings' first releases were 7" and 12" singles for...
. The 7" single features the exclusive track "Push Me On," which was produced by John Leckie
John Leckie
John Leckie is a British music producer, notable for producing many high-profile albums such as The Stone Roses's debut and Radiohead's The Bends...
, while the CD single features an edited remix of "Push Me On" by Playgroup
Playgroup (band)
Playgroup is a British dance act. Basically the project of musician and designer Trevor Jackson, they were associated with the electroclash movement.Jackson has also performed under the names Underdog and Skull.-Albums:...
. Three limited edition 12" singles featuring remixes by Prins Thomas
Prins Thomas
Thomas Moen Hermansen, recording under the name Prins Thomas, is a Norwegian record producer, best known for his collaboration with Hans-Peter Lindstrøm as Lindstrøm & Prins Thomas. Their music has been described as "space disco", and influences include krautrock, psychedelia and prog...
, Playgroup
Playgroup (band)
Playgroup is a British dance act. Basically the project of musician and designer Trevor Jackson, they were associated with the electroclash movement.Jackson has also performed under the names Underdog and Skull.-Albums:...
, Still Going, and The Glimmers were released on April 13, 2009. "Kingdom of Rust" was played for the first time on Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe also known as 'Zipper', is a radio DJ and television presenter. He was born in New Zealand and grew up in Auckland, where he was a presenter on the local music station Max TV, before moving to England...
's BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
show on February 2, 2009. The single debuted on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
at #28. The song also featured in the 2009 American horror/comedy film Zombieland
Zombieland
Zombieland is a 2009 American zombie comedy film directed by Ruben Fleischer from a screenplay written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. The film stars Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin as survivors of a zombie apocalypse...
, and in a special episode
Top Gear: Bolivia Special
Top Gear: Bolivia Special is a special 76 minute episode of the motoring series Top Gear, originally broadcast on BBC Two in the United Kingdom at 19:45 on 27 December 2009....
in the 14th series of Top Gear, in which Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson is an English broadcaster, journalist and writer who specialises in motoring. He is best known for his role on the BBC TV show Top Gear along with co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May...
, Richard Hammond
Richard Hammond
Richard Mark Hammond is an English broadcaster, writer, and journalist most noted for co-hosting car programme Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson and James May, as well as presenting Brainiac: Science Abuse on Sky 1.-Early life:...
, and James May
James May
James Daniel May is an English television presenter, journalist and writer. He is best known for his role as co-presenter of the award-winning motoring programme Top Gear alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond....
travel across Bolivia and Peru in 4x4s.
The music video for the song, directed by China Moo-Young and starring Neil Newbon
Neil Newbon
Neil Newbon , is an English actor.-Biography:Newbon was born in Birmingham, England, the son of ITV sportscaster Gary Newbon. His family was originally from Scotland on his mother's side, and Belarus on his father's side. His twin brother also works in the film and television industry as a...
, premiered on February 11, 2009. Stereogum
Stereogum
Stereogum was one of the first MP3 blogs. It was created by Scott Lapatine in January 2002 with a focus on independent and alternative music news, downloads, videos, and gossip. Stereogum has received several awards and citations, including the 2008 Plug Award for best music blog, Blender's...
posted a free MP3 download of Playgroup's Megamix of "Push Me On" (the full-length version) on March 9, 2009.
Track listings
Credits
- "Kingdom of Rust" produced by Doves and Dan Austin; mixed by Michael H. Brauer.
- "Push Me On" produced by Doves and John Leckie; mixed by John Leckie and Dan Austin.
- "Push Me On" (Playgroup Megamix) reproduced and mixed by Trevor Jackson for The Playgroup 2009.
- "Kingdom of Rust" (Still Going Remix) remixed by Eric Duncan and Olivier Spencer for DFA RecordsDFA RecordsDFA Records is an independent record label and production team, launched in September 2001 by Mo' Wax co-founder Tim Goldsworthy, musician James Murphy, and manager Jonathan Galkin. The label has an exclusive distribution deal with major record label EMI....
. - "Kingdom of Rust" (Prins Thomas Diskomiks) remixed by Thomas Moen Hermansen.
- "Push Me On" (The Glimmers Mix) remixed by Mo Becha and David "Benoelie" Fouquaert.
- Sleeve design by Rick Myers; shot on location at Northlandz, Flemington, New JerseyFlemington, New JerseyFlemington is a borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the borough population was 4,581. It is the county seat of Hunterdon County....
.
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
28 |