Utopia (Goldfrapp song)
"Utopia" | ||||
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Single by Goldfrapp | ||||
from the album Felt Mountain | ||||
Released | 6 November 2000 | |||
Recorded | Wiltshire, England | |||
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Length | 4:18 | |||
Label | Mute | |||
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"Utopia" is an electronic song performed by British group Goldfrapp. The song was written and produced by Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory for the duo's debut album Felt Mountain (2000). It was released as the album's second single in November 2000. Although the song did not appear on the UK Singles Chart initially, it reached number 29 on the UK Indie Chart and found minor success in the Netherlands, debuting and peaking at number 94 in January 2001.
Alison Goldfrapp stated that the song deals with genetic engineering and compares it to being like fascism.[citation needed]
Formats and track listings[]
- "Utopia" (Original Mix) — 4:16
- "Utopia" (New Ears Mix) — 3:08
- "Utopia" (Sunroof Mix) — 7:37
- Digital download (2018)[3]
- "Utopia" — 4:18
- "Utopia" (New Ears Mix) — 3:10
- "Utopia" (Sunroof Mix) — 7:37
- "Utopia" (DNA Mix) — 4:20
- "Utopia" (Plaid Remix) — 4:41
Charts[]
Chart (2000–2001) | Peak position |
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Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4] | 94 |
UK Indie (OCC)[5] | 29 |
"Utopia (Genetically Enriched)"[]
"Utopia (Genetically Enriched)" | ||||
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Single by Goldfrapp | ||||
from the album Felt Mountain | ||||
B-side | "UK Girls (Physical)" | |||
Released | 11 June 2001[6] | |||
Recorded | Wiltshire County, England | |||
Length | 3:49 | |||
Label | Mute | |||
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"Utopia (Genetically Enriched)" is a remix of a song that was written and produced by Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory for the duo's debut album Felt Mountain (2000). It was released as the album's fourth single on 11 June 2001.
"Utopia (Genetically Enriched)" became Goldfrapp's first song to chart in their native United Kingdom. On the week of 17 June 2001, the song debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 62 and reached a new peak of number eight on the UK Indie Chart.
Formats and track listings[]
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Charts[]
Chart (2001) | Peak position |
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Scotland (OCC)[11] | 62 |
UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 62 |
UK Indie (OCC)[13] | 8 |
References[]
- ^ Utopia (2000, CD) (UK CD single inlay). Goldfrapp. Mute Records. 2000. 5 016025 602537.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Utopia (2000, 180 gram, Vinyl) (UK 12" single inlay). Goldfrapp. Mute Records. 2000. 5016025202539.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ "Utopia - EP by Goldfrapp on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 20 Jun 2021.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Goldfrapp – Utopia" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- ^ "New Releases – For Week Starting June 11, 2001: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 9 June 2001. p. 31. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ^ Utopia (Genetically Enriched) (2001, CD1, CD) (UK CD single 1 inlay). Goldfrapp. Mute Records. 2001. 5016025602643.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Utopia (Genetically Enriched) (2001, CD2, CD) (UK CD single 2 inlay). Goldfrapp. Mute Records. 2001. 5 016025 902644.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ Utopia (Genetically Enriched) (2001, Vinyl) (UK 12-inch single inlay). Goldfrapp. Mute Records. 2001. 5016025202645.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ "Utopia (Genetically Enriched) by Goldfrapp on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
External links[]
- 2000 songs
- 2000 singles
- 2001 singles
- Goldfrapp songs
- Mute Records singles
- Songs written by Alison Goldfrapp
- Songs written by Will Gregory