"From Eden" | ||||
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Single by Hozier | ||||
from the album Hozier | ||||
Released | 9 March 2014 | |||
Recorded | 2013 | |||
Length | 4:43 | |||
Label | ||||
Songwriter(s) | Andrew Hozier-Byrne | |||
Producer(s) | ||||
Hozier singles chronology | ||||
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Alternative cover | ||||
Music video | ||||
"From Eden" on YouTube |
"From Eden" is a song recorded by Irish singer-songwriter Hozier for his 2014 eponymous debut studio album. It was released on 9 March 2014 as the second single from the record and peaked at number two on the Irish Singles Chart and number fifteen on the Billboard Hot Rock &Alternative Songs chart. An accompanying music video was released in November 2014,featuring actress Katie McGrath.
"From Eden" is the sixth track from the album and written by Hozier [1] "From Eden" is one of the experimental tracks on the album,with Motown influences breaking down a flamenco bridge while returning to religious metaphor;the lyrics contain "torturous Biblical ponderings",with Hozier slithering from the Garden of Eden to confront a love he deems "familiar/like my mirror,years ago". [2] [3] In rhythmical terms,the track follows a predominantly 5/4 time signature.
"From Eden" received praise from critics; The Irish Times commended the track for its "grit and substance" and exclaimed that Hozier's vocals contained a "blue-eyed,soulful delivery",while PopMatters stated that the song saw the Four Tops quartet "put their arms around young Hozier" as he realises a "journey as much about finding himself as it is about finding the girl." [3] [4]
The song peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot Rock &Alternative Songs chart and number 2 on the Irish Singles Chart. [5] [6] "From Eden" also scored within the Top 100 charting positions in the UK,Canada,and Belgium,respectively. [7] [8] [9] "From Eden" is certified gold in the United Kingdom and Australia. [10] [11]
Released on 18 November 2014,the official music video for "From Eden" was directed by filmmaking duo henry/ssong (Henry Chen and Ssong Yang). [12] Actress Katie McGrath and child actor Tate Birchmore star alongside Hozier in the video,which contrasts a "life of crime" with the breezy melody and lyrics,resulting in conflicting emotional circumstances. [13] [14] It depicts Hozier as an outlaw with his companion,McGrath,and young boy they've taken into their company while on the run. [14] Hozier robs a gas station and the trio commandeer a house in which to spend the night;the pair are subsequently caught,with the boy being taken from their custody. It is revealed that the couple had found the boy alone in a dilapidated house. [14] The video has garnered over 43 million views on YouTube. [15]
Weekly charts
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA) [11] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada) [24] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI) [10] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
United States (RIAA) [25] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Ireland [26] | 9 March 2014 | Digital download (EP) | Universal |
United States [27] [28] [29] | 1 April 2014 | Columbia | |
6 October 2014 | Adult album alternative radio | ||
10 February 2015 | Modern rock radio |
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