In Cold Blood
Alt-J
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01110011 Crying zeros and I'm hearing 111s Cut my somersaults and my backflip Pool, summer, summer, pool, pool summer Kiss me Hair the way the sun really wants it to be Whiskey soda, please, your G&T is empty Chairs, inflatables have sunk to the bottom Pool, summer, summer, pool, pool summer Kiss me Callie, let's dive, dive down To the pool's bottom where we belong Callie, we're sinking like a bleeding stone All above crowd around so fucking loud Mister Caspian's killer told me so Lalalala-la-la Heard it now on the radio Lalalala-lalala My pool summer, summer, pool, summer vibes killed In cold blood 01110011 Crying zeros and I'm hearing 111s Lifeless back slaps the surface of the pool Pool killer, killer, pool, pool killer Kiss me Mister Caspian's killer told me so Lalalala-la-la Heard it now on the radio Lalalala-lalala Pool summer, summer, pool, summer vibes killed In cold blood Lalalala-la-la (In cold blood, in cold blood) Lalalala-la-la Lalalala-la-la (In cold blood) Lalalala-la-la (Caspian's killer told me so) Lalalala-la-la Lalalala-la-la (Caspian's killer told me so) Lalalala-la-la Lalalala-la-la In cold blood
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Written by: Joe Newman, Thom Green, Gus Unger-Hamitlon
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20 facts about this song
Album Information"In Cold Blood" is a song from Alt-J's third studio album "Relaxer", which was released in 2017.
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Lyric RelevanceThe song is narrated from the point of view of a person who drowns at a pool party, making the title "In Cold Blood" a literal reference to his death in cold water.
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Reference CountThe lyrics contain 2000 unique binary codes, which when converted to the hexadecimal system, spells out 2cf0d70f. This was tweeted out by the band as a promotional clue before the single was released.
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Music Video FeaturesThe music video for "In Cold Blood" was narrated by Iggy Pop and directed by Casper Balslev. It was released on June 12, 2017.
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Live DebutThe song was first performed live on March 3, 2017 on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Inspired by brass bands, "In Cold Blood" features blaring trumpets and energetic vibes.
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ReceptionCritical reaction to "In Cold Blood" was generally positive, with many critics praising the song's infectious rhythm and hook, as well as the band's unique approach to songwriting and arrangement.
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Chart Performance"In Cold Blood" peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, and it reached number 98 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Writing TechniqueJoe Newman, the band's vocalist, explained in an interview that "In Cold Blood" was written by creating a rhythm first and then ad-libbing over it.
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Music StyleUnlike many of the band's other songs which are known for their intricate layers and calm demeanor, "In Cold Blood" is noted for its immediate impact and is often considered a "party" track.
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Spotify AchievementAs of February 2021, the song has over 100 million streams on Spotify.
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Artistic Inspiration"In Cold Blood" is the second single from the album "Relaxer". Like all songs on the album, it demonstrates Alt-J's ability to draw inspiration from various sources - in this case, reimagining a pool party described in Truman Capote's true crime masterpiece "In Cold Blood".
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Innovative SongwritingThe song starts with binary code. The sounds '01110011' at the beginning of the song are binary for 's', and can be seen as a hidden message, which reflects Alt-J's innovative and avant-garde approach to songwriting.
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CollaborationThe band collaborated with a brass band for the first time in this track to create a unique, bombastic, and energetic sound unlike anything they had done before.
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Cinematic Music VideoThe music video for "In Cold Blood" was directed by Casper Balslev and filmed in Hareskoven Forest near Copenhagen. It follows a wood mouse's deadly confrontation with nature, while humans are seemingly oblivious to its struggle.
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Intricate LyricsTypical for Alt-J, the lyrics to "In Cold Blood" are heavily layered and filled with intricate symbolism. The song's haunting narrative is reminiscent of the non-fiction novel it's inspired by.
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Success and PopularityFollowing its release in 2017, "In Cold Blood" managed to peak at #50 on the UK Singles Chart and has become one of the band's most well-known and popular songs.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, "In Cold Blood" is often accompanied by a spectacular light show that enhances the song's powerful nature and the band’s overall concert experience.
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Album ReceptionAlthough the album "Relaxer" received mixed reviews, "In Cold Blood" was largely praised for featuring an expanded sound palette and glorious brass sections.
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Unique Writing ProcessAccording to interviews, the individual band members created parts of "In Cold Blood" separately, only bringing them together later in a collaborative process, showcasing their unique and democratic writing approach.
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Augustus Figure’s RoleKeyboardist Gus Unger-Hamilton provides vocals for the chorus of "In Cold Blood", giving the song a distinct harmonic contrast - a rarity in Alt-J songs where lead vocalist Joe Newman is typically the focus. This combined usage of vocals again points towards their experimental nature.
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