Talk to Me (Peaches song)
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"Talk to Me" is an Electro-Soul
Soul music
Soul music is a music genre originating in the United States combining elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of...
song written by Peaches
Peaches (musician)
Merrill Beth Nisker , better known by her stage name Peaches, is a Canadian electronic musician and performance artist who lives in Berlin, Germany. Her songs are noted for disregarding traditional gender norms and their use of sexually explicit lyrics...
and her longtime collaborator and friend Gonzales
Gonzales (musician)
Gonzales, , is a Grammy-nominated Canadian musician currently residing in Paris, France. Though best known for his first MC and electro albums, he is also a pianist, producer, and songwriter....
, and produced by Soulwax
Soulwax
Soulwax, headed by David and Stephen Dewaele, are an alternative rock/electronic band from Ghent, Belgium. Next to the Dewaele brothers, Soulwax consists of bassist Stefaan Van Leuven and drummer Steve Slingeneyer. They were first noticed after the release of their album Much Against Everyone's...
. It is the first single from the album I Feel Cream
I Feel Cream
I Feel Cream is the fifth album by Canadian recording artist Peaches. It was released May 4, 2009 in Europe and May 5, 2009 in North America by XL Recordings. The album was produced by Simian Mobile Disco, as well as Soulwax, Digitalism, Shapemod and Drums of Death.-Critical reception:I Feel Cream...
. The song was released as part of a double A-side, along with the song "More".
Critical reception
The song received mostly positive reviews from critics, praising Peaches' singing and versatility when compared to her previous work. Heather Phares of Allmusic wrote,"'Talk to Me' is a standout, with SoulwaxSoulwax
Soulwax, headed by David and Stephen Dewaele, are an alternative rock/electronic band from Ghent, Belgium. Next to the Dewaele brothers, Soulwax consists of bassist Stefaan Van Leuven and drummer Steve Slingeneyer. They were first noticed after the release of their album Much Against Everyone's...
providing an electro-soul backdrop for some of Peaches' most powerful singing." Likewise, Matthew Perpetua of Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
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described the song as "one of the best songs of Peaches' career to date, has her confronting problems with a partner head-on without pulling any punches, and singing her heart out with the aggrieved intensity of Tina Turner
Tina Turner
Tina Turner is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years. She has won numerous awards and her achievements in the rock music genre have led many to call her the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".Turner started out her music career with husband Ike Turner as a member of the...
. Barry Walters of SPIN
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wrote that the song is "so tense and nasty it out-sexes her salacious rhymes elsewhere." Conversely, Darren Carle of The Skinny gave the song 2 out of 5 stars, commenting, "'Talk To Me' is a plea to a partner to open up, where once she would have rather shoved her crotch in their face."
Chart performance
"Talk to Me" became Peaches' first single to chart on the Austrian Singles ChartÖ3 Austria Top 40
Ö3 Austria Top 40 is the name of the official Austrian singles chart, as well as the radio show which presents it, aired Fridays on Hitradio Ö3. The show presents the Austrian singles, ringtones and downloads chart. It premiered on 26 November 1968 as Disc Parade and was presented by Ernst Grissemann...
. It debuted and peaked at #51 before falling to #73 in its second week.
Development
Price James directed the music video for "Talk to Me". Filming took place at the George TavernGeorge Tavern
The George Tavern is a famous East End pub and music venue located at 373 Commercial Rd, London E1. It was formerly known as the Halfway House.A Grade II listed public house in the heart of the East End, owned and run by artist Pauline Forster...
in Whitechapel
Whitechapel
Whitechapel is a built-up inner city district in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, London, England. It is located east of Charing Cross and roughly bounded by the Bishopsgate thoroughfare on the west, Fashion Street on the north, Brady Street and Cavell Street on the east and The Highway on the...
.
Synopsis
In the music video for "Talk to Me," PeachesPeaches (musician)
Merrill Beth Nisker , better known by her stage name Peaches, is a Canadian electronic musician and performance artist who lives in Berlin, Germany. Her songs are noted for disregarding traditional gender norms and their use of sexually explicit lyrics...
is seen in an abandoned house wearing an outfit made out of faux human hair. Throughout the video various women appear and dance while wearing outrageously large wigs of various colors and styles. Hair starts to grow from the walls, out of paintings and out from under doors. The hair moves on its own throughout the house as more and more accumulates. While the hair is growing, the women in wigs dance and cavort with Peaches
Peaches (musician)
Merrill Beth Nisker , better known by her stage name Peaches, is a Canadian electronic musician and performance artist who lives in Berlin, Germany. Her songs are noted for disregarding traditional gender norms and their use of sexually explicit lyrics...
.
The video for "More" starts of with Peaches
Peaches (musician)
Merrill Beth Nisker , better known by her stage name Peaches, is a Canadian electronic musician and performance artist who lives in Berlin, Germany. Her songs are noted for disregarding traditional gender norms and their use of sexually explicit lyrics...
on a bike made out of balloons. Then she goes around in a place filled with balloon people and bright lights while she is popping and groping them.
Release and reception
The music video for "Talk to Me" premiered on XLXL Recordings
XL Recordings is a British independent record label owned by Richard Russell. It originated as a 1989 offshoot of Beggars Banquet Records.Though only releasing an average of six albums a year, XL Recordings has worked with The Prodigy, Radiohead, The White Stripes, Dizzee Rascal, M.I.A., Vampire...
's YouTube
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channel on April 10, 2009. That same day, it also premiered on Perez Hilton
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's website. The video for "More" premiered on XL
XL Recordings
XL Recordings is a British independent record label owned by Richard Russell. It originated as a 1989 offshoot of Beggars Banquet Records.Though only releasing an average of six albums a year, XL Recordings has worked with The Prodigy, Radiohead, The White Stripes, Dizzee Rascal, M.I.A., Vampire...
's YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
channel on April 29, 2009.
Kate Harper of Chart
Chart (magazine)
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described "Talk to Me" as "Peaches
Peaches (musician)
Merrill Beth Nisker , better known by her stage name Peaches, is a Canadian electronic musician and performance artist who lives in Berlin, Germany. Her songs are noted for disregarding traditional gender norms and their use of sexually explicit lyrics...
' least raunchy video," that is "more scary than sexy." Matthew Richardson of Prefix Magazine commented that "Peaches has always been preoccupied with hair symbolism, but her message was way clearer when said hair was coming from her crotch."
Live performances
On October 26, 2009, PeachesPeaches (musician)
Merrill Beth Nisker , better known by her stage name Peaches, is a Canadian electronic musician and performance artist who lives in Berlin, Germany. Her songs are noted for disregarding traditional gender norms and their use of sexually explicit lyrics...
appeared on the French television show Canal+
Canal+
Canal+ is a French premium pay television channel launched in 1984. It is 80% owned by the Canal+ Group, which in turn is owned by Vivendi SA. The channel broadcasts several kinds of programming, mostly encrypted...
Album de la Semaine and performed "Talk to Me".
On November 6, 2009, Peaches
Peaches (musician)
Merrill Beth Nisker , better known by her stage name Peaches, is a Canadian electronic musician and performance artist who lives in Berlin, Germany. Her songs are noted for disregarding traditional gender norms and their use of sexually explicit lyrics...
appeared on the Last Call with Carson Daly
Last Call with Carson Daly
Last Call with Carson Daly is an American late night talk show that is broadcast on NBC. The show is hosted by Carson Daly, the half-hour show featuring celebrity interviews, documentary-style coverage of a topic, and musical performances. Last Call airs weeknights at 1:35 a.m. Eastern / 12:35 a.m....
and performed "Talk to Me".
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Singles Chart Ö3 Austria Top 40 Ö3 Austria Top 40 is the name of the official Austrian singles chart, as well as the radio show which presents it, aired Fridays on Hitradio Ö3. The show presents the Austrian singles, ringtones and downloads chart. It premiered on 26 November 1968 as Disc Parade and was presented by Ernst Grissemann... |
51 |
| French Singles Chart Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry... |
99 |
Nominations
| Year | Category | Genre | Recording | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Music Video Awards UK Music Video Awards The UK Music Video Awards is an annual celebration of creativity, technical excellence and innovation in music video and moving image for music.... |
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| 2009 | Best Styling | Music Video | Talk to Me | |
External links
- "More" (Live) at YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....