Close Enemies

Last updated

"Close Enemies"
Example Close Enemies.jpg
Single by Example
from the album The Evolution of Man
Released11 November 2012
Recorded2011–12
Genre
Length3:44
Label Ministry of Sound
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Alex Smith
Example singles chronology
"Say Nothing"
(2012)		"Close Enemies"
(2012)		"Perfect Replacement"
(2013)

"Close Enemies" is a song by British recording artist Example. It was released on 11 November 2012 as the second single from his fourth studio album, The Evolution of Man . The song was written by Elliot Gleave and Alex Smith, the latter who also produced the song. It entered the UK Singles Chart on 18 November 2012 at number 37. Gleave and his band performed a live version of the song for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge, which features on the Live Lounge 2013 compilation album. [2]

Contents

Background and release

"Close Enemies" received its live debut at the Norwich UEA on 15 September 2012, [3] and was performed on 17 September 2012 at the iTunes Festival. [1] The track received its radio debut on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show, where it was announced to be Zane Lowe's hottest record in the world on 26 September 2012 [4] and the lyric video was made public on Example's official YouTube channel on the same evening. [5]

The DJ Wire remix was uploaded to UKF Drum & Bass on 4 October 2012 [6] and the Rollz remix was uploaded to UKF Music on 8 October 2012. [7] Due to the large amount of remixes for the song, two extended plays were released. One contains the original and extended mixes alongside four remixes and the other EP consists entirely of four remixes. The Joker and Dyro remixes also feature on the deluxe edition of The Evolution of Man.

Talking about the song, Example said: "it's got the light, the dark, the emotion, it's got the guitars, it's got the electronic elements, the rapping, the half time dubstep bits, everything I wanted to do is embodied by this record so it was the one to lead the album with." [8] Example has collaborated with producer Alex Smith in the past, as the two had co-written "Chasing the Sun" by The Wanted.

Critical reception

Robert Copsey of Digital Spy gave the song a positive review stating:

If 'Close Enemies' is anything to go by, the answer is a firm no. "Your smile should have told me you're trouble," he half-sings over a menacing guitar riff and moody synths, before breaking out into a gloopy, dubsteppy and suitably epic chorus. The result, despite the whiff of alt-rock, largely sticks to his tried and tested methods – though it comes at a time when he should be doing just the opposite. Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg. [9]

Music video

Background

A music video to accompany the release of "Close Enemies" was first released onto YouTube on 8 October 2012 at a total length of three minutes and fifty-five seconds. [10] The video was directed by Rankin. On Twitter, Example said: "As per usual my new music video will not make any sense or have anything to do with the song. I like it this way. There is a clown in it tho." [8]

Synopsis

The video starts with a warning message for "Restricted Audiences Only". He is seen rapping in a warehouse. During the video, the rapper shares scenes with a female who continues to flicker between human and zombie as they stand face to face. There is also a menacing looking clown, a huge man wielding a chainsaw and a troubled soldier. [8]

Track listing

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Close Enemies" (Radio Edit)3:44
2."Close Enemies" (Extended Mix)6:03
3."Close Enemies" (Jakob Liedholm Remix)5:40
4."Close Enemies" (Riddim Commission Remix)4:19
5."Close Enemies" (DJ Wire Remix)4:39
6."Close Enemies" (Woz Remix)4:05
Close Enemies (The Remixes) – EP [11]
No.TitleLength
1."Close Enemies" (Joker Remix)4:06
2."Close Enemies" (Dyro Remix)4:19
3."Close Enemies" (Nathan C Remix)6:33
4."Close Enemies" (Rollz Remix)5:13
CD single (MOSCDSP244)
No.TitleLength
1."Close Enemies" (Radio Edit)3:44
2."Close Enemies" (Extended Mix)6:03
3."Close Enemies" (Jakob Liedholm Remix)5:40
4."Close Enemies" (Riddim Commission Remix)4:19
5."Close Enemies" (DJ Wire Remix)4:39
6."Close Enemies" (Joker Remix)4:06
7."Close Enemies" (Rollz Remix)5:13
8."Close Enemies" (Woz Remix)4:05

Chart performance

On 18 November 2012 the song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 37. [12]

Charts

Chart (2012)Peak
position
Scotland (OCC) [13] 37
UK Dance (OCC) [14] 7
UK Indie (OCC) [15] 2
UK Singles (OCC) [16] 37

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
United Kingdom11 November 2012Digital downloadMinistry of Sound

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hadouken! (band)</span> British dance-punk band

Hadouken! were a British dance-punk band formed in London in 2006 by singer, songwriter and producer James Smith and synth player Alice Spooner along with guitarist Daniel "Pilau" Rice, bassist Christopher Purcell and drummer Nick Rice. The band took its name from the special attack of the same name from the Street Fighter video game series. It was in Leeds that Hadouken! began their own record label, Surface Noise Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Supernova (Mr Hudson song)</span> 2009 single by Mr Hudson featuring Kanye West

"Supernova" is a song by British singer Mr Hudson, featuring American rapper Kanye West. It is Hudson's second single as a solo artist, and his second collaboration with West, after the single "Paranoid". "Supernova" was premiered on 13 May 2009, on Zane Lowe BBC Radio Show and then released through Mr Hudson's and Kanye West's blogs. The song was later remixed by Calvin Harris in a more electronic fashion. After being officially released as a single on 19 July 2009, it promptly debuted high on European charts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Higher (The Saturdays song)</span> 2010 single by the Saturdays

"Higher" is a song by British-Irish girl group The Saturdays from their debut EP, Headlines!. Written by Ina Wroldsen and co-written & produced by Arnthor Birgisson, the song was released on 28 October 2010 as the second and final single from the EP. In preparation for its release, the single was remixed to feature new vocals from American rapper Flo Rida after the rapper's single "Club Can't Handle Me" beat the group's previous single "Missing You" to number one; it was the second time they had lost the position to Flo Rida. Rochelle Humes jokingly said that the group would never get a number one until they collaborated with him.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Glad You Came</span> 2011 single by The Wanted

"Glad You Came", also known as "I'm Glad You Came", is a song by British-Irish boy band the Wanted, released on 24 May 2011 as the second single from their second studio album, Battleground. The song was written by Steve Mac, Wayne Hector and Ed Drewett, and was produced by Steve Mac. "Glad You Came" peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart and also topped the charts of Ireland, Japan, and Venezuela. In North America, the song reached number two in Canada and number three in the United States, becoming their only top ten hit in the US.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">You Need Me, I Don't Need You</span> 2011 single by Ed Sheeran

"You Need Me, I Don't Need You" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released in the United Kingdom on 26 August 2011 as the second single from his debut studio album, + ("Plus").

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stay Awake (Example song)</span> 2011 single by Example

"Stay Awake" is a song by British musician Example from his third studio album, Playing in the Shadows. The song was written by Example and produced by British electronic music trio Nero. It was released on 28 August 2011 as the album's second single and was added to the BBC Radio 1 playlist. The song premiered on BBC Radio 1 as Zane Lowe's 'Hottest Record in the World' on 4 July 2011. On 4 September 2011, the single debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number one.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lego House</span> 2011 single by Ed Sheeran

"Lego House" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released on 11 November 2011 as the third single lifted from his debut studio album + of 2011. It was released as the second single in the US on 11 February 2013. It was written by Sheeran, Jake Gosling and Chris Leonard, and produced by Jake Gosling.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">At Your Inconvenience (song)</span> 2011 single by Professor Green

"At Your Inconvenience" is a song by British rapper Professor Green. It was released as a promotional single from his second studio album of the same name. It was released on 26 July 2011 in the United Kingdom.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chasing the Sun (The Wanted song)</span> 2012 single by The Wanted

"Chasing the Sun" is a song by British-Irish boy band the Wanted. It was released as their third single in the United States on 17 April 2012 by Island Records, from their eponymous debut EP (2012). It is also the lead single from their third studio album, Word of Mouth (2013).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sight of You</span> 2012 single by Tulisa

"Sight of You" is the third single released from British singer-songwriter and former N-Dubz member Tulisa's debut studio album, The Female Boss. The single was released on 2 December 2012, a day before the release of the album. The single was released alongside another brand new track, "Live Your Life", was written by former N-Dubz colleague Richard "Fazer" Rawson.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Perfect Replacement</span> 2013 single by Example

"Perfect Replacement" is a song by British recording artist Example. It was released as the third single from his fourth studio album, The Evolution of Man, on 24 February 2013 following his UK arena tour. The song was written by Elliot Gleave and Feed Me, the latter who also produced the song.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">All the Wrong Places (song)</span> 2013 single by Example

"All the Wrong Places" is a song by British recording artist Example. It was released as the first single from his fifth studio album, Live Life Living, on 8 September 2013 in the United Kingdom by Epic Records. The song is written by Example, Alf Bamford, and Steve Hill, and it was produced by Example and Bamford under his new stage name Critikal. It entered the UK Singles Chart on 15 September 2013 at No. 13.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Count On Me (Chase & Status song)</span> 2013 single by Chase & Status featuring Moko

"Count on Me" is a song by British record production duo Chase & Status, featuring vocals from British singer Moko. It was released as the second single from their third studio album Brand New Machine on 29 September 2013. The single peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Think About It (Naughty Boy song)</span> 2013 single by Naughty Boy featuring Wiz Khalifa and Ella Eyre

"Think About It" is a song by British record producer Naughty Boy, featuring vocals from American rapper Wiz Khalifa and English singer Ella Eyre. It was released on 17 November 2013 as the fourth single from Naughty Boy's debut album, Hotel Cabana. The song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 80 and climbed to number 78 on the second week. It premiered on MistaJam's BBC Radio 1Xtra show on 14 August 2013. A remix by Wilkinson was given the title of Zane Lowe's Hottest Record in the World. It is featured in the soundtrack to the 2014 film Vampire Academy. The music video was released on 29 October 2013.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Look Right Through</span> 2010 single by Storm Queen

"Look Right Through" is a song by American record producer Storm Queen, vocals by Damon C. Scott. It was first released on 19 October 2010, with two remix packages released through Defected in February 2012. On 3 November 2013, Ministry of Sound re-released the song in Ireland and Britain including new remixes. The vocal remix by MK was hugely successful in the United Kingdom, and helped the track enter at number one on the UK Singles Chart and UK Dance Chart simultaneously on 10 November 2013.

<i>Live Life Living</i> 2014 studio album by Example

Live Life Living is the fifth studio album by English recording artist Example. It was released on 7 July 2014 through Epic Records. It entered the UK Albums Chart at number eight.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">One More Day (Stay with Me)</span> 2014 single by Example

"One More Day (Stay with Me)" is a 2014 song by British recording artist Example. It was released by Epic Records on 22 June 2014 as the third single from his fifth studio album, Live Life Living (2014). The song was written and produced by Example, Alex Smith, Sam Preston and Alf Bamford. The song entered the UK Singles Chart at number four, making it Example's first top 5 single since 2012's "Say Nothing".

Lewis Shay Jankel, better known by his stage name Shift K3Y, is a British DJ, record producer, singer and songwriter, from London. He is best known for his 2014 singles "Touch", which peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, and "I Know".

"Running Low" is a song by Belgian drum and bass record producer Netsky. The song features vocals by American singer-songwriter Beth Ditto. It was written by Ditto, Netsky, Takura Tendayi and Zane Lowe. The single was released on 3 August 2014 as a digital download in the United Kingdom and Belgium. It was released through Sony Music Entertainment and Epic Records as Netsky's major label debut.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Greek Tragedy (song)</span> 2015 single by the Wombats

"Greek Tragedy" is a song from indie rock band the Wombats. The track was released in the United Kingdom on 14 January 2015 as the lead single from the band's third studio album, Glitterbug (2015). "Greek Tragedy" was written and produced by band members Matthew Murphy, Dan Haggis, and Tord Øverland Knudsen, with Mark Crew also producing. The track received its premiere on BBC Radio 1 when it featured as Zane Lowe's Hottest Record in the World on 14 January. An official remix of the track by British band Bastille was released on 27 January 2015. In 2020, Swedish music producer Oliver Nelson released a remixed version on the social media platform TikTok. This remix became a viral sleeper hit, renewing popularity for the original 2015 version on streaming platform, Spotify. In January 2021, the Wombats released an official music video for the remix, the video was created by Australian animator Jamie Mac.

References

  1. 1 2 Adam Silverstein (18 September 2012). "Example at iTunes Festival, Roundhouse, London - Review". Digital Spy.
  2. ↑ "iTunes – Music – BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge 2013 (Deluxe Version) by Various Artists". iTunes. 25 October 2013.
  3. ↑ "Example – Close Enemies". YouTube. 16 September 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  4. ↑ "BBC – Zane Lowe's Hottest Record – Example – Close Enemies". BBC. 26 September 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  5. ↑ "Example Releases Lyric Video For New Single 'Close Enemies'". Capital FM. 27 September 2012.
  6. ↑ "Example – Close Enemies (DJ Wire Remix)". UKF. 4 October 2012.
  7. ↑ "Example – Close Enemies (Rollz Remix) – YouTube". YouTube. 8 October 2012.
  8. 1 2 3 Example Teams Up With Rankin For New 'Close Enemies' Music Video. Capital FM. capitalfm.com/
  9. ↑ Example: 'Close Enemies' – Single review. Digital Spy
  10. ↑ Robert Copsey (25 October 2012). "Example: 'Close Enemies' - Music video". Digital Spy.
  11. ↑ "Close Enemies (The Remixes) – EP". iTunes. 11 November 2012.
  12. ↑ BBC – Radio 1 – Chart – The Official UK Top 40 Singles Chart
  13. ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  14. ↑ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
  15. ↑ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company.
  16. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.