Rectifier (Ra song)

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"Rectifier"
Rectifier (Ra).jpg
Single by Ra
from the album From One
ReleasedApril 29, 2003
Genre Alternative metal
Length4:25
Label
Songwriter(s) Sahaj Ticotin
Producer(s)
  • Paul Logus
  • Sahaj
Ra singles chronology
"Do You Call My Name"
(2003)
"Rectifier"
(2003)
"Skorn"
(2003)

"Rectifier" is a song by American alternative metal band Ra. The song was released as the second single from the band's debut From One . "Rectifier" was a modest success on the Billboard rock charts, but failed to match the success of previous single "Do You Call My Name", only reaching no. 30 on the Mainstream Rock chart. [1]

Contents

An early version of "Rectifier" appeared on the band's debut EP One . The song was featured on the soundtrack of Project Gotham Racing 2. [2]

Music video

The song's music video shows the band performing it live at various shows during the 2003 tour with Seether. [3]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Rectifier" (Radio Edit)3:54

Chart positions

Chart (2003)Peak
position
US Active Rock ( Billboard ) [4] 30
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard) [1] 30
US Heritage Rock (Billboard) [5] 34

Personnel

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References

  1. 1 2 "Ra Chart History - Mainstream Rock Airplay". Billboard . Eldridge Industries . Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  2. "Project Gotham Racing 2 soundtrack at RacingSoundtracks.com". racingsoundtracks.com. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
  3. "RA "RECTIFIER" VIDEO". YouTube . Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  4. "Ra Chart History - Active Rock". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  5. "Ra Chart History - Heritage Rock". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved June 17, 2021.