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Doe Deer
"Doe Deer" is a song recorded by the Canadian electronic band Crystal Castles for their second studio album, Crystal Castles (2010). It was released on April 17, 2010, as the second single from the album. The single was available exclusively on 12-inch vinyl and limited to 500 copies and contains three 2004 songs. Background and compositionCrystal Castles wrote "Doe Deer" for their second studio album, Crystal Castles (2010); according to a press release, it was recorded at "an Icelandic church, a Canadian cabin, and a Detroit garage".[1] The members Alice Glass and Ethan Kath wrote the song, with Kath producing it.[2] The track is about a minute-and-a-half long.[3] Mosi Reeves of Spin wrote that "Doe Deer", as a digital hardcore song, was one of the few tracks on Crystal Castles where Alice Glass kept her "agitated screaming".[4] Release and reception"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. The vinyl contains the tracks "Mother Knows Best", "Seed", and "Insectica", recorded in 2004 before Crystal Castles added electronics to their sound.[3][5] It was released through Polydor and Fiction.[6] Before its official release, BBC Radio 1 played the song.[7] In the United Kingdom, "Doe Deer" peaked at number 48 on the Official Charts Company's Physical Singles Chart.[8] Tom Breihan of Pitchfork called "Doe Deer" a "blasted-out ... banger".[7] Track listingAdapted from the vinyl liner notes.[6] Side A
Side B
PersonnelAdapted from the CD liner notes of Crystal Castles.[2]
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