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"Axis" is a song by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys from their twelfth studio album, Electric (2013). It was released on 1 May 2013 as the album's lead single.

"Axis"
Single by Pet Shop Boys
from the album Electric
Released1 May 2013
Genre
Length5:32
Labelx2
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Stuart Price
Pet Shop Boys singles chronology
"Memory of the Future"
(2012)		 "Axis"
(2013)		 "Vocal"
(2013)
Music video
"Axis" on YouTube

Background


"Axis" was written during the writing sessions for the duo's previous album, Elysium (2012).[4] The song was produced by Stuart Price.


Release


"Axis" was released digitally on 1 May 2013 and as a twelve-inch single on 15 July 2013.[5][6] The latter format includes a remix by Boys Noize,[6] which was also released as a digital download.[7]


Music video


The music video for "Axis" was released on 30 April 2013.[1]


Live performances


The song was performed as the opening track on the Electric Tour in a slightly shorter and more up-tempo version.


Track listings


Digital download[8]
No.TitleLength
1."Axis"5:32
12-inch single[6]
No.TitleLength
1."Axis"5:32
2."Axis" (Boys Noize remix)4:10

Charts


Chart performance for "Axis"
Chart (2013) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 194
UK Singles (OCC)[10] 196
UK Indie (OCC)[11] 25

References


  1. Hogan, Marc (30 April 2013). "Pet Shop Boys Preview 'Pretty Banging' LP 'Electric' With Rave-y 'Axis' Video". Spin. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  2. Haider, Arwa (5 July 2013). "Pet Shop Boys: We left major label Parlophone and now we're in control of our destiny". Metro. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  3. Lee, Darren (25 June 2013). "LIVE REPORT: Pet Shop Boys". The Quietus. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  4. Daw, Robbie (21 June 2013). "Pet Shop Boys Discuss 'Electric', Their Euphoric Summer Album: Idolator Interview". Idolator. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
  5. "Electric – the new album". PetShopBoys.co.uk. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  6. "Axis 12" single". PetShopBoys.co.uk. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  7. "Axis (Boys Noize Remix) – Single by Pet Shop Boys". Apple Music. United Kingdom. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  8. "Axis – Single by Pet Shop Boys". Apple Music. United Kingdom. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  9. "Response from ARIA re: Pet Shop Boys ARIA chart history, received 29 May 2018". Retrieved 6 November 2020 – via Imgur. N.B. The "NAT" column displays the release's peak position on the national chart.
  10. "Chart Log UK – Weekly Updates Sales 2013". Zobbel.de. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  11. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 November 2020.

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- [en] Axis (song)

[ru] Axis

«Axis» (рус. «Ось») — инструментальная композиция британской поп-группы Pet Shop Boys, первый сингл с 12-го студийного альбома дуэта — Electric. С 1 мая 2013 года доступен через цифровое скачивание, 15 июля вышел на физическом носителе.


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