"Down" is a song by British rock band the Kooks. It was released on 18 April 2014 through Virgin EMI Records[1] as the lead single from the band's fourth studio album Listen, which was scheduled to be released on 1 September 2014.[2] The song debuted on UK Singles Chart at number 40.[3] It has also reportedly divided fans.[4]
| "Down" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by the Kooks | ||||
| from the album Listen | ||||
| Released | 18 April 2014 | |||
| Recorded | Los Angeles, United States London, United Kingdom | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 2:41 | |||
| Label | Virgin EMI | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Luke Pritchard, Inflo (Dean Josiah) | |||
| Producer(s) | Inflo | |||
| The Kooks singles chronology | ||||
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Background and release edit
"Down" is the first song released by the Kooks since their 2012 single "Rosie". The song was written by the band's frontman Luke Pritchard and hip-hop pioneer Inflo for the band's upcoming studio album Listen.[5] "Down" was recorded in Los Angeles and London.[4] According to reports, the song is "a mission statement from a band that have rediscovered what they loved about making music in the first place." The R&B-inspired track features "looped hooks and crazy percussion" and has a "contagious swagger."[5][6]
The song premiered on 11 March 2014 on BBC Radio 1 as Zane Lowe's 'Hottest Record'.[4][5] It was released digitally on 18 April 2014,[1] and as a 7" vinyl on 21 April 2014.[7]
Music video edit
A music video for the song was released onto YouTube on 20 March 2014.[8] It was directed by Davis Silis.[9]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Down" | 2:41 |
| 2. | "Hooray for Henry" | 3:46 |
| 3. | "Hold On" | 2:42 |
| 4. | "Melody Maker" | 2:24 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Down" | 2:41 |
| 2. | "Hooray for Henry" | 3:46 |
Personnel edit
Charts edit
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[10] | 19 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[11] | 25 |
| Scotland (OCC)[12] | 48 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 40 |
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 18 April 2014 | Virgin EMI Records | Digital download | [1][13] |
| 21 April 2014 | 7" vinyl | [7] |
References edit
- ^ a b c "Down EP - The Kooks [digital]". Virgin EMI Records. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ "The Kooks announce new album 'Listen'". NME. 24 April 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ a b "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ a b c Murray, Robin (12 April 2014). "Listen: The Kooks - Down". Clash. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "The Kooks Return With New Single 'Down,' Available April 20 [Listen]". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ "The Kooks unveil R&B-inspired new single 'Down' – listen". NME. 12 March 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ a b "Down EP - The Kooks [vinyl]". Virgin EMI Records. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ "The Kooks - Down". YouTube. 20 March 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ Eames, Tom (21 March 2014). "The Kooks unveil video for new single 'Down' - watch". Digital Spy. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ "The Kooks – Down" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ "The Kooks – Down" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "Down EP by The Kooks". iTunes (GB). Retrieved 24 April 2014.