Civilization (Justice song)

"Civilization"
Single by Justice
from the album Audio, Video, Disco
B-sideDemo (12")
Released28 March 2011 (2011-03-28)
Recorded2010–11 in Paris, France
Genre
Length4:11
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Gaspard Augé
  • Xavier de Rosnay
  • Ali Love
Producer(s)Justice
Justice singles chronology
"TThhEe PPaARRtTYY"
(2009) 		"Civilization"
(2011) 		"Audio, Video, Disco"
(2011)
Music video
"Justice - Civilization (Official Video)" at YouTube

"Civilization" is a single by the French band Justice and the first from their second studio album Audio, Video, Disco.[1] The single, Justice's first via Elektra Records, was initially set to be released on iTunes on 4 April 2011, before becoming available on other digital retailers on April 11.[2] The track was released early through iTunes France on 28 March and globally through iTunes on 29 March 2011.[3]

The track features vocals from British singer Ali Love.[4] The song was previewed in a two-minute advertisement for Adidas, which was directed by Romain Gavras and later as opening theme of Eurosport's coverage MCE Insurance British Superbikes in 2011 to 2012.[5] Gavras has worked with Justice previously, directing the music video for their song "Stress" in 2008, and filming a documentary 'A Cross In The Universe' about Justice's American tour in 2008.[6] The single was re-released on 6 June with remixes from Mr. Oizo and The Fucking Champs.

Critical reception

Eric Magnuson of Rolling Stone gave the single a rating of three-and-a-half stars out of five, complimenting its "high-end baguette beat-down".[7] He compared the song to a mix of Daft Punk's "Aerodynamic" and The Who's "Baba O'Riley".[7] Ben Gilbert of Yahoo! Music UK & Ireland gave a positive review, calling the song "fried and fiercesome [sic]".[8]

Composition

Civilization is in the common time of 4/4. It is played at a tempo of 90 BPM, with a change to 112 BPM on the 17th measure. It is in the key of A minor.

Music video

The music video was created by French director Edouard Salier[9] and features a very symbolic portrayal of iconic statues and structures falling after the world upturns—presumably—killing all the buffalo. The clip was produced using a labor-intensive combination of CGI and 3D animation. It was nominated for the 2011 MTV Europe Music Award for Best Video.[10]

Track listing

  • Single sided 12" single[11]
  1. "Civilization" – 4:11
  2. "Civilization" (demo) – 3:45
  • Digital download single[12]
  1. "Civilization" – 4:11
  • Digital download EP[13]
  1. "Civilization" – 4:10
  2. "Civilization" (demo version) – 3:38
  3. "Civilization" (Mr. Oizo Remix) – 3:31
  4. "Civilization" (The Fucking Champs Remix) – 4:42
  5. "Civilization" (video)

Charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[14] 7
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[15] 29
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[16] 83
France (SNEP)[17] 5
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[18] 58
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[19] 30
UK Dance (OCC)[20] 9
UK Singles (OCC)[21] 53

References

  1. ^ "Justice releasing 'Civilization' comeback single – video". NME. Retrieved 18 March 2011.
  2. ^ "New Justice Single - Civilization". Elektra Records. Archived from the original on 25 March 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
  3. ^ "Civilization - Single de Justice". Apple. Retrieved 28 March 2011.
  4. ^ "Justice. Ali Love. Civilization". electronic rumours. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
  5. ^ "Listen to Justice's New Single". Pitchfork. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
  6. ^ Cochrane, Lauren (25 September 2010). "Romain Gavras: Born Free director is no stranger to Stress". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
  7. ^ a b Magnuson, Eric (20 April 2011). "Civilization by Justice". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 27, 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
  8. ^ Gilbert, Ben (18 March 2011). "Has Scherzinger got the chart 'X Factor'?". Yahoo! Music UK & Ireland. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
  9. ^ "The Creation Of Civilization – The Video". Project Rhythm Seed. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  10. ^ "Lady GaGa Leads 2011 MTV EMA Nominations". MTV UK. September 19, 2011. Archived from the original on September 23, 2011. Retrieved September 29, 2011.
  11. ^ "Justice - Civilization". Discogs.com. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
  12. ^ "Civilization". Amazon.com. Retrieved 16 April 2011.
  13. ^ "Civilization - EP". iTunes. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
  14. ^ "Justice – Civilization" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
  15. ^ "Justice – Civilization" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  16. ^ "Canadian Hot 100: Week of April 16, 2011". Billboard. Retrieved 16 April 2011.
  17. ^ "Justice – Civilization" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
  18. ^ "Justice – Civilization" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  19. ^ "Justice – Civilization" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  20. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 April 2011.
  21. ^ "Justice: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 April 2011.