Believe in Me (The Pierces song)

"Believe in Me"
Single by The Pierces
from the album Creation
Released	31 March 2014[1]
Length	4:01
Label	Polydor
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.
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. "PIERCES | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
6. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
7. 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.