"Mathematics" | ||||
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Single by Cherry Ghost | ||||
from the album Thirst for Romance | ||||
Released | April 9, 2007 | |||
Recorded | Ape Studios, Little Neston | |||
Genre | Indie rock | |||
Length | 3:58 (radio edit) 4:34 (album version) | |||
Label | Heavenly Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Simon Aldred | |||
Producer(s) | Simon Aldred, Dan Austin | |||
Cherry Ghost singles chronology | ||||
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"Mathematics" is the debut single from Manchester band Cherry Ghost. It was released as a digital download on March 26, 2007 and on CD and 7" vinyl on April 9, 2007. It went to #57 on the UK singles chart. "Mathematics" acquired the title "song of the week" on BBC Radio 2 in early 2007, and Zane Lowe of BBC Radio 1 declared the song "the hottest record in the world" in February 2007. Jimi Goodwin of Doves plays bass and drums on the single. The B-side "Junebug" is a Sparklehorse cover.
The song's inspiration likely stemmed from songwriter Simon Aldred's Bachelor's degree in Pure Mathematics from the University of Leeds.[1][2]
Two music videos were made for the song. The first, a self-produced video featuring a man in a bird costume, was posted in late 2006. The second, featuring Simon Aldred's family home movies, appeared on Heavenly Records' website in early 2008.
Track listings
[edit]All songs written by Simon Aldred except where noted.
Promo CD (HVN167CDRP):
- Released in March 2007
- "Mathematics" (Edit) – 3:58
- "Mathematics" (Album Version) – 4:34
CD (HVN167CD):
- "Mathematics" – 4:34
- "Throw Me to the Dogs" – 3:44
- "I Need You" – 4:56
7" vinyl (HVN167):
- "Mathematics" – 4:34
- "Junebug" (Linkous) – 2:01
Digital download (UK iTunes only):
- "Mathematics" – 4:34
- "Throw Me to the Dogs" – 3:44
References
[edit]- ^ Potton, Ed (11 August 2007). "The life of a Cherry Ghost". The Times. London. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
- ^ Interview with Simon Aldred at independent.co.uk