Take It Like a Man (Dragonette song)
"Take It Like A Man" | ||||
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Single by Dragonette | ||||
from the album Galore | ||||
B-side | "Teacher Teacher" | |||
Released | July 23, 2007 | |||
Format |
7", 12", CD single Digital download | |||
Recorded | 2005-2006 | |||
Genre | Electropop, new wave, synthpop | |||
Length | 3:02 | |||
Label | Mercury | |||
Writer(s) | Sorbara, Kurtz, Steve Chrisanthou, Pete Prilesnik | |||
Dragonette singles chronology | ||||
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"Take It Like A Man" is a song by Canadian electronic group Dragonette, from their debut studio album, Galore (2007). The track was released as the second single from the album. The single received only minor success, even though it was released on so many formats. It peaked at #112 in the UK Singles chart.
Critical Reception
Overall, the song received mostly positive reviews. Jonathan Keefe of Slant magazine noted and complimented the song's complicated D/S dynamics, matched against a sugary, playful melody.[1] Heather Pheres of allmusic compared the song to previous works of Gwen Stefani, and new age rock band The Killers.
Music Video
The music video for the track was directed by Ben Taylor, and premiered on Dragonette's official YouTube channel on June 26, 2007.[2] Dragonette described the video as "very saucy".[3] The video is made to look like the set of a porno from the 1970s.
Charts
Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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UK Singles chart | 112[4] |
Track listing
CD Single
(Released July 23, 2007 )[5]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Take It Like A Man" | 3:02 |
2. | "Teacher Teacher" | 3:08 |
3. | "Take It Like A Man (Braxe & Falke Remix)" | 6:47 |
4. | "Take It Like A Man (Music video)" | 3:11 |
5. | "At Home With Dragonette" | 6:31 |
Promo Maxi[6]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Take It Like A Man (Hoxton Whores Remix)" | 6:24 |
2. | "Take It Like A Man (Bimbo Jones Remix)" | 7:15 |
3. | "Take It Like A Man (Braxe & Falke Remix)" | 6:47 |
4. | "Take It Like A Man (Kissy Sell Out Mix)" | 6:33 |
5. | "Take It Like A Man (Felix Cartal Remix)" | 6:32 |
6. | "Take It Like A Man (Album Version)" | 6:32 |
12" Single[7]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Take It Like A Man (Braxe & Falke Remix)" | 6:47 |
2. | "Take It Like A Man (Kissy Sellout's Horror Sequel Remix)" | 6:35 |
7" Single
(Released July 23, 2007 )[8]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Take It Like A Man" | 3:02 |
2. | "Take It Like A Man (Felix Cartal Remix)" | 6:03 |
References
- ↑ http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/dragonette-galore/1562
- ↑ http://www.promonews.tv/2009/06/18/ben-taylor-joins-between-the-eyes/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31jBXik9AoQ
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chartblog/2007/07/dragonette_take_it_like_a_man.shtml
- ↑ http://www.amazon.com/Take-It-Like-Man-Pt/dp/B000QUU2FC/ref=sr_1_3?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1340576508&sr=1-3&keywords=take+it+like+a+man+dragonette
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Dragonette-Take-It-Like-A-Man/release/1791791
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Dragonette-Take-It-Like-A-Man/release/1288605
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Dragonette-Take-It-Like-A-Man/release/1127697