Xtatic Truth
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"Xtatic Truth" is the début single by English
electronic
band Crystal Fighters
from their album Star of Love. The single was released on 15 May 2009 through Zirkulo records to relatively good reviews.
remix" was included on the Annie Mac
Presents 2009 compilation album.
The "Last Japan" Remix of the song was featured in series 4, episode 7 of the UK TV series Skins
. Additionally, the album-only song "At Home" featured in series 5, episode 3. The song was also one of two played by the band on Later... with Jools Holland; the other being the unreleased "Champion Sound"; during the episode aired on 22 October 2010.
Dan Stafford-Clark.
’s Nick Grimshaw
, who named it "Single of the Week"; NME
, who listed it as number eight in their "10 Tracks You Have To Hear This Week"; Mixmag
, who named it their electro record of the month; and Q magazine, who listed it at number 14 in their "Q50", October 2010.
The album was reviewed by Kevin Trotter, owner and editor of on-line music magazine The Beat Surrender. The single received a score of 3 out of 5, with Trotter citing:
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
electronic
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
band Crystal Fighters
Crystal Fighters
Crystal Fighters are a British electronic band with Spanish influences who formed in London, UK in 2007. Their debut album Star of Love was released on 4 October 2010.-Formation and early years:...
from their album Star of Love. The single was released on 15 May 2009 through Zirkulo records to relatively good reviews.
Remixes
Various versions of "Xtatic Truth" have been featured in compilation albums. The song was licensed to Kitsuné and the "Xtra Loud Mix" was included in their Maison Compilation 7 (2009) album and the "MagistratesMagistrates (band)
Magistrates are an indie-soul quartet hailing from Essex, England.-Members:-History:Paul and Mark played in various bands whilst growing up together, including performing under the name Echelon in 2006 and as Mixed Business with Andrew Grant....
remix" was included on the Annie Mac
Annie Mac
Annie Mac is an Irish DJ and television presenter who hosts an eponymous electronic dance music show on BBC Radio 1 in the United Kingdom which airs at 7:00 pm on Friday evenings as well as a Sunday evening show alongside co-presenter Nick Grimshaw.-Personal life:Annie Mac was born in Dublin,...
Presents 2009 compilation album.
The "Last Japan" Remix of the song was featured in series 4, episode 7 of the UK TV series Skins
Skins (TV series)
Skins is a BAFTA award-winning British teen drama that follows a group of teenagers in Bristol, South West England, through the two years of college. The controversial plot line explores issues such as dysfunctional families, mental illness , adolescent sexuality, substance abuse and death...
. Additionally, the album-only song "At Home" featured in series 5, episode 3. The song was also one of two played by the band on Later... with Jools Holland; the other being the unreleased "Champion Sound"; during the episode aired on 22 October 2010.
Music video
The music video for "Xtatic Truth" was directed by James Spencer, produced by Nuala O'Leary and shot byCinematographer
A cinematographer is one photographing with a motion picture camera . The title is generally equivalent to director of photography , used to designate a chief over the camera and lighting crews working on a film, responsible for achieving artistic and technical decisions related to the image...
Dan Stafford-Clark.
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Reception
The single was relatively well received, coming to the attention of BBC Radio 1BBC 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...
’s Nick Grimshaw
Nick Grimshaw
Nicholas Peter "Nick" Grimshaw is a British television and radio presenter. Commonly known as 'Grimmy', he has presented shows for Channel 4, E4, BBC One, BBC Two and Channel 4 youth strand T4...
, who named it "Single of the Week"; NME
NME
The New Musical Express is a popular music publication in the United Kingdom, published weekly since March 1952. It started as a music newspaper, and gradually moved toward a magazine format during the 1980s, changing from newsprint in 1998. It was the first British paper to include a singles...
, who listed it as number eight in their "10 Tracks You Have To Hear This Week"; Mixmag
Mixmag
Mixmag is a British dance music and clubbing magazine. It styles itself as "the world's biggest selling dance music magazine", with an Audit Bureau of Circulations audited circulation of approximately 21,250...
, who named it their electro record of the month; and Q magazine, who listed it at number 14 in their "Q50", October 2010.
The album was reviewed by Kevin Trotter, owner and editor of on-line music magazine The Beat Surrender. The single received a score of 3 out of 5, with Trotter citing: