Anthem for the Year 2000
"Anthem for the Year 2000" is a song by Australian rock band Silverchair, released as the first single from their third album, Neon Ballroom. The song reached number three on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, becoming the band's sixth top-ten single and their first lead single from an album not to reach number one, a feat "Tomorrow" and "Freak" had accomplished. The song reached the top ten in New Zealand, on Canada's RPM Rock Report, and on the UK Rock Chart. Australian writer Craig Mathieson described the song as "a viciously compressed take on Queen's stadium rock moments that made Y2K into a generational battle".[2] OriginSongwriter Daniel Johns said "Anthem for the Year 2000" was inspired by a dream:
Music videoThe music video was directed by Gavin Bowden, who also made some videos for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Australian actress Maggie Kirkpatrick played the robot politician.[3] Kirkpatrick said about being invited for the video:
ReceptionAllMusic critic Jason Anderson thought that "Anthem for the Year 2000" was one of the three highlights from Neon Ballroom.[4] InfluenceNorthlane member Jon Deiley said:
Track listingsAustralian (MATTCD080)/European (6668362) CD single/Cassette single (MATTC080)
Australian 7-inch vinyl (MATTVO80)
Limited numbered UK CD single (6670882)
UK limited 7-inch numbered picture disc
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