Stiff Kittens (song)
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"Stiff Kittens" is the first track on Blaqk Audio
's debut album CexCells
, released on August 14, 2007. On June 13, 2007, "Stiff Kittens" was released on the band's MySpace
profile. It is the only single from CexCells.
The title is a tribute reference to the band Joy Division
.
"Stiff Kittens" Dance Remixes
Other Remixes
"Stiff Kittens" (Jnrsnchz Blaqkout Remix) was featured on the soundtrack of the movie Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.
. Webb previously worked with Blaqk Audio members Davey Havok
and Jade Puget
for AFI
's "The Days of the Phoenix", "The Leaving Song Pt. II", "Miss Murder
", and "Love Like Winter
". In an interview Davey Havok
said the video was shot in Marc Webb
's basement. While on the talk show Loveline
on April 30, 2009, Havok mentioned that it just "didn't work out" and will not be released. Some of the footage was shown during one of their shows while they were on tour and featured Havok in a dark small tunnel-like room. In early 2010 Jade Puget said that the video was never finished.
Blaqk Audio
Blaqk Audio is an American electronic music duo formed by current AFI members Davey Havok and Jade Puget under Interscope Records. Their debut album CexCells was released on August 14, 2007 and reached number eighteen on the Billboard 200.-Origins:...
's debut album CexCells
CexCells
CexCells is the debut studio album by the American electronic duo Blaqk Audio. It was initially scheduled to be released on August 7, 2007, however, it was rescheduled and released a week further on August 14, 2007 through Interscope Records. It debuted at number 18 on the Billboard 200, selling...
, released on August 14, 2007. On June 13, 2007, "Stiff Kittens" was released on the band's MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
profile. It is the only single from CexCells.
The title is a tribute reference to the band Joy Division
Joy Division
Joy Division were an English rock band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. Originally named Warsaw, the band primarily consisted of Ian Curtis , Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris .Joy Division rapidly evolved from their initial punk rock influences...
.
Track listing
Hot Topic single- "Stiff Kittens" – 3:47
- "Stiff Kittens" (Morel'sRichard MorelRichard Morel is an American singer-songwriter, DJ, remixer and record producer from the suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts. He has worked extensively with Washington D.C.-based duo Deep Dish, co-writing, co-producing, performing and singing on many of their tracks, most notably on their albums Junk...
Pink Noise Mix) – 4:11 - "Stiff Kittens" (Assemblage 23Assemblage 23Assemblage 23 is an electronic act from the United States, currently based in Seattle. It was founded in 1988 by Tom Shear who writes the music and lyrics and does the recording himself.-1980s–1990s :...
Remix) – 6:05 - "Stiff Kittens" (JnrsnchzJunior SanchezJunior Sanchez is a record producer, DJ, artist, and remixer. His remixing and production skills are in demand by artists, including Madonna, Gorrilaz, Daft Punk, Placebo, Shakira, Les Rythmes Digitales, and Róisín Murphy. Junior Sanchez has produced albums and tracks for Katy Perry, Ima Robot,...
Blaqkout Remix) – 4:59
"Stiff Kittens" Dance Remixes
- "Stiff Kittens" (Morel's Pink Noise Mix) – 4:11
- "Stiff Kittens" (Assemblage 23 Remix) – 6:05
- "Stiff Kittens" (Jnrsnchz Blaqkout Remix) – 4:59
- "Stiff Kittens" (Jnrsnchz Blaqkblokrok Mix) – 5:04
- "Stiff Kittens" (Morel's Pink Noise Dub Mix) – 6:52
- "Stiff Kittens" (Jnrsnchz Blaqkout Instrumental) – 4:59
Other Remixes
- "Stiff Martyr '08" (Illuminoids Depeche Mode Fusion) – 4:39
- "Stiff Martyr" (Illuminoids Depeche Mode Fusion) – 4:30
- "Only Stiff Kittens" ( SolaceRED Blaqknails Remix) - 5:04
"Stiff Kittens" (Jnrsnchz Blaqkout Remix) was featured on the soundtrack of the movie Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.
Music video
The music video was done and directed by Marc WebbMarc Webb
Marc Preston Webb is an American music video, short film and major motion picture director. He directed the 2009 romantic comedy-drama Days of Summer and is currently directing the 2012 Spider-Man reboot The Amazing Spider-Man.-Life and career:Webb was born in Bloomington, Indiana, the son of...
. Webb previously worked with Blaqk Audio members Davey Havok
Davey Havok
David Paden Marchand , more commonly known by the stage name Davey Havok, is the lead vocalist of the American rock band AFI and the electronic music band Blaqk Audio....
and Jade Puget
Jade Puget
Jade Errol Puget is the guitarist for the alternative rock band AFI , and the keyboardist/synthesizer operator for the electronic duo Blaqk Audio. Puget is vegetarian and straight edge....
for AFI
AFI (band)
AFI is an American alternative rock band from Ukiah, California that formed in 1991. They have consisted of the same lineup since 1998: lead vocalist Davey Havok, drummer and backup vocalist Adam Carson, with bassist Hunter Burgan and guitarist Jade Puget, who both play keyboard and contribute...
's "The Days of the Phoenix", "The Leaving Song Pt. II", "Miss Murder
Miss Murder
"Miss Murder" is a song by American rock band AFI. It was released on April 3, 2006 as the lead single from their seventh studio album Decemberunderground. It was initially scheduled to premiere on LIVE 105 on April 13, 2006, however, it was released early due to overwhelming fan reaction. It was...
", and "Love Like Winter
Love Like Winter
"Love Like Winter" is a song by American rock band AFI. It was released as the second single from their seventh studio album Decemberunderground on September 26, 2006. A music video for the song premiered on TRL on September 26, 2006 and was directed by Marc Webb, who has also directed previous...
". In an interview Davey Havok
Davey Havok
David Paden Marchand , more commonly known by the stage name Davey Havok, is the lead vocalist of the American rock band AFI and the electronic music band Blaqk Audio....
said the video was shot in Marc Webb
Marc Webb
Marc Preston Webb is an American music video, short film and major motion picture director. He directed the 2009 romantic comedy-drama Days of Summer and is currently directing the 2012 Spider-Man reboot The Amazing Spider-Man.-Life and career:Webb was born in Bloomington, Indiana, the son of...
's basement. While on the talk show Loveline
Loveline
Loveline is a syndicated radio call-in program in North America, offering medical and relationship advice to listeners, often with the assistance of guests, typically actors and musicians. Its flagship station is KROQ-FM in Los Angeles....
on April 30, 2009, Havok mentioned that it just "didn't work out" and will not be released. Some of the footage was shown during one of their shows while they were on tour and featured Havok in a dark small tunnel-like room. In early 2010 Jade Puget said that the video was never finished.