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Doe Deer

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"Doe Deer"
Single by Crystal Castles
ReleasedApril 17, 2010
GenreDigital hardcore[1]
Length1:37
LabelPolydor, Fiction
Producer(s)Ethan Kath
Crystal Castles singles chronology
"Celestica"
(2010)
"Doe Deer"
(2010)
"Baptism"
(2010)

"Doe Deer" is a song recorded by the Canadian electronic band Crystal Castles. It was released on April 17, 2010, as the second single from their second studio album, Crystal Castles (2010); the release is also considered an EP.

Background and composition

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The "Doe Deer" vinyl contains the tracks "Mother Knows Best", "Seed", and "Insectica", recorded in 2004 before Crystal Castles added electronics to their sound.[2]

Release and reception

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"Doe Deer" was first announced on March 30, 2010, as a special Record Store Day release for April 17, 2010. It was available exclusively on 12-inch vinyl and limited to 500 copies.[3][4][5] Before its official release, BBC Radio 1 played the song.[6] In the United Kingdom, "Doe Deer" peaked at number 48 on the Official Charts Company's Physical Singles Chart.[7]

Track listing

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Side A

  1. "Doe Deer" – 1:37
  2. "Mother Knows Best" (2004 version) – 2:01

Side B

  1. "Insectica" (2004 version) – 1:48
  2. "Seed" (2004 version) – 1:42

Personnel

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Adapted from the vinyl liner notes.[8]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Doe Deer"
Chart (2010) Peak
position
UK Physical Singles Chart (OCC)[7] 48

References

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  1. ^ Reeves, Mosi (June 8, 2010). "Crystal Castles, Crystal Castles (Fiction)". Spin. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
  2. ^ Breihan, Tom (March 30, 2010). "Crystal Castles Prep New Single, Tour". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  3. ^ "Crystal Castles reveal comeback album for June". BBC News. March 31, 2010. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  4. ^ Hewitt, Ben (March 30, 2010). "Crystal Castles Announce Comeback Single". The Quietus. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  5. ^ Murray, Robin (March 31, 2010). "Crystal Castles Limited Edition Single". Clash Magazine. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  6. ^ Breihan, Tom (April 16, 2010). "Crystal Castles: 'Doe Deer', 'Celestica'". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Crystal Castles". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  8. ^ Crystal Castles (April 17, 2010). "Doe Deer" (vinyl liner notes). Polydor, Fiction. 2735606.