Slam
Pendulum
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But tonight, On this small planet, We're going to rock civilisation Is this bass really strong enough? We're marooned on a small island, in an endless sea, Confined to a tiny spit of sand, unable to escape, But tonight, it's heavy stuff
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Written by: Gareth Mcgrillen, Robert Swire Thompson
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Slam" is considered to be an iconic track in the genre of Drum and Bass music.
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Released DateThe song was released on September 19, 2005.
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Album Inclusion"Slam" was included in Pendulum's debut studio album titled "Hold Your Colour", which was released in 2005.
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Chart PerformanceThe track was a commercial success, reaching number 34 on the UK Singles Chart in its first week of release.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Slam" is notable for its unique style. It's modeled after the popular video game 'Grand Theft Auto', with the band members being depicted as video game characters.
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Breakthrough Hit"Slam" is seen as Pendulum's breakthrough hit in the mainstream music market, especially in the United Kingdom and Australia.
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Live PerformancesThe song remains a fan favorite and is often included as part of Pendulum's set during live performances.
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Length of the SongThe album version of "Slam" has a run time of 5 minutes and 44 seconds, while the radio edit version is a bit shorter, at 3 minutes and 34 seconds.
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Signature Sound"Slam" is credited for establishing Pendulum's signature sound, combining rock elements with electronic music to create high-energy drum and bass tracks.
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InfluencesThe band has cited a range of musical influences in their creation of "Slam", including metal, punk, and hardcore techno.
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Covert ArtThe cover art for the "Slam / Out Here" single is a color negative of the band.
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Double A-side Single"Slam" was released as a double A-side single with another track titled "Out Here".
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Distinctive IntroThe song is particularly known for its distinctive intro, which helps set the high tempo and energy that characterize the whole track.
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Consistently PopularDespite being released over 15 years ago, "Slam" continues to enjoy significant popularity among fans of Pendulum and the electronic music genre broadly.
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Critical ReceptionThe track has largely been positively received by music critics, with many praising its high energy and catchy rhythm.
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