"Civilization" | ||||
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Single by Justice | ||||
from the album Audio, Video, Disco | ||||
B-side | Demo (12") | |||
Released | 28 March 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2010–11 in Paris, France | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 4:11 | |||
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Producer(s) | Justice | |||
Justice singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Justice - Civilization (Official Video)" at YouTube |
"Civilization" is a single by the French band Justice and the first from their second studio album Audio, Video, Disco . [1] The single, Justice's first via Elektra Records, was initially set to be released on iTunes on 4 April 2011, before becoming available on other digital retailers on April 11. [2] The track was released early through iTunes France on 28 March and globally through iTunes on 29 March 2011. [3]
The track features vocals from British singer Ali Love. [4] The song was previewed in a two-minute advertisement for Adidas, which was directed by Romain Gavras and later as opening theme of Eurosport's coverage MCE Insurance British Superbikes in 2011 to 2012. [5] Gavras has worked with Justice previously, directing the music video for their song "Stress" in 2008, and filming a documentary 'A Cross In The Universe' about Justice's American tour in 2008. [6] The single was re-released on 6 June with remixes from Mr. Oizo and The Fucking Champs.
Eric Magnuson of Rolling Stone gave the single a rating of three-and-a-half stars out of five, complimenting its "high-end baguette beat-down". [7] He compared the song to a mix of Daft Punk's "Aerodynamic" and The Who's "Baba O'Riley". [7] Ben Gilbert of Yahoo! Music UK & Ireland gave a positive review, calling the song "fried and fiercesome [ sic ]". [8]
Civilization is in the common time of 4/4. It is played at a tempo of 90 BPM, with a change to 112 BPM on the 17th measure. It is in the key of A minor.
The music video was created by French director Edouard Salier [9] and features a very symbolic portrayal of iconic statues and structures falling after the world upturns—presumably—killing all the buffalo. The clip was produced using a labor-intensive combination of CGI and 3D animation. It was nominated for the 2011 MTV Europe Music Award for Best Video. [10]
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders) [14] | 7 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) [15] | 29 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [16] | 83 |
France (SNEP) [17] | 5 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [18] | 58 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE) [19] | 30 |
UK Dance (OCC) [20] | 9 |
UK Singles (OCC) [21] | 53 |