Believe in Me (The Pierces song)

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"Believe in Me"
The Pierces Believe in Me 2014 Single Cover.jpg
Single by The Pierces
from the album Creation
Released31 March 2014[1]
Length4:01
LabelPolydor
Songwriter(s)Catherine Pierce
Producer(s)Christian Langdon
The Pierces singles chronology
"Kings"
(2014) 		"Believe in Me"
(2014) 		"Creation"
(2014)

"Believe in Me" is a song by American duo The Pierces, released in 2014 as the second single from their fifth studio album Creation. It was written by Catherine Pierce and produced by Christian Langdon.[2]

A music video was released on 18 February to promote the single.[3][4] The song reached No. 66 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 59 on the Scottish Singles Chart.[5][6]

Critical reception[]

Upon release, Matt Collar of AllMusic described the song as "buoyant '60s girl group-infused", which "retain[s] all of the duo's bright and infectious lyricism".[7] David Smyth of the London Evening Standard commented that the song "sounds like a golden hit and a startling departure from the Gothic Americana that made their name".[8] Molloy Woodcraft of The Guardian considered the song "catchy" and highlighted the "Florence-esque bass drum and handclaps".[9]

Lisa-Marie Ferla of The Arts Desk commented that the song was a "gorgeous drive-time radio ballad in the best of ways, all hand claps and huge choruses".[10] Lauren James of Contactmusic.com noted the song's use of "handclaps, high production and heart-rending harmony".[11] Andy Baber of MusicOMH wrote: "While tracks such as "Believe in Me" and "Elements" are perfectly serviceable, neither is likely to stick in the mind long after it comes to an end."[12]

Chart performance[]

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Scottish Singles Chart[6] 59
UK Singles Chart[5] 66

Personnel[]

The Pierces
  • Catherine Pierce - lead vocals
  • Allison Pierce - backing vocals
Additional personnel
  • Christian "Leggy" Langdon - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, synthesizer, percussion, producer, programming, engineer
  • Josiah Steinbrick - electric guitar
  • Jonny Cragg - drums, percussion
  • Mark "Spike" Stent - mixing
  • Chris Claypool - engineer
  • Bob Ludwig - mastering

References[]

  1. ^ Barnaby Thornton (2014-03-31). "EQ Music interview with The Pierces". EQ Music. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
  2. ^ Creation (Media notes). The Pierces. UK. 2014. Polydor 3775627.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ "The Pierces - Believe In Me". YouTube. 2014-02-18. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
  4. ^ Daniel Falconer (2014-02-19). "The Pierces release new music video for single 'Believe in Me'". Female First. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "PIERCES | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
  7. ^ AllMusic Review by Matt Collar (2014-09-01). "Creation - The Pierces | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
  8. ^ David Smyth (2014-03-14). "Sunshine sisters: The Pierces interview | London Evening Standard". Standard.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
  9. ^ Molloy Woodcraft. "The Pierces: Creation review – harmonising in a minor key | Music". The Guardian. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
  10. ^ Lisa-Marie Ferla (2014-08-31). "CD: The Pierces - Creation". The Arts Desk. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
  11. ^ "The Pierces | Creation Album Review". Contactmusic.com. 2014-10-01. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
  12. ^ Andy Baber (2014-09-01). "The Pierces - Creation". MusicOMH. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
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