Axis (song)

2013 single by Pet Shop Boys

"Axis"

Single by Pet Shop Boys
from the album  Electric
Released| 30 April 2013
Genre|

* Synth-pop[1]
* hi-NRG[2][3]

Length| 5:32
Label| x2
Songwriter(s)|

* Neil Tennant
* Chris Lowe

Producer(s)| Stuart Price
Pet Shop Boys singles chronology
| "Memory of the Future"
(2012)  | "Axis"
(2013)  | "Vocal"
(2013)

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Music video
"Axis" on YouTube

"Axis" is a song by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys from their twelfth studio album, Electric (2013). It was released on 1 May 2013 as the album's lead single.

## Background

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"Axis" was written during the writing sessions for the duo's previous album, Elysium (2012).[4] The song was produced by Stuart Price.

## Release

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"Axis" was released digitally on 1 May 2013 and as a twelve-inch single on 15 July 2013.[5][6] The latter format includes a remix by Boys Noize,[6] which was also released as a digital download.[7]

## Music video

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The music video for "Axis" was released on 30 April 2013.[1]

## Live performances

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The song was performed as the opening track on the Electric Tour in a slightly shorter and more up-tempo version.

## Track listings

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Digital download[8]No.| Title| Length

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1.| "Axis"| 5:32

12-inch single[6]No.| Title| Length

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1.| "Axis"| 5:32
2.| "Axis" (Boys Noize remix)| 4:10

## Charts

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Chart performance for "Axis"  Chart (2013)  | Peak
position

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Australia (ARIA)[9] | 194
UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 196
UK Indie (OCC)[11] | 25

## References

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1. ^ a b Hogan, Marc (30 April 2013). "Pet Shop Boys Preview 'Pretty Banging' LP 'Electric' With Rave-y 'Axis' Video". Spin. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
2. ^ Haider, Arwa (5 July 2013). "Pet Shop Boys: We left major label Parlophone and now we're in control of our destiny". Metro. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
3. ^ Lee, Darren (25 June 2013). "LIVE REPORT: Pet Shop Boys". The Quietus. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
4. ^ Daw, Robbie (21 June 2013). "Pet Shop Boys Discuss 'Electric', Their Euphoric Summer Album: Idolator Interview". Idolator. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
5. ^ "Electric – the new album". PetShopBoys.co.uk. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
6. ^ a b c "Axis 12" single". PetShopBoys.co.uk. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
7. ^ "Axis (Boys Noize Remix) – Single by Pet Shop Boys". Apple Music. United Kingdom. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
8. ^ "Axis – Single by Pet Shop Boys". Apple Music. United Kingdom. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
9. ^ "Response from ARIA re: Pet Shop Boys ARIA chart history, received 29 May 2018". Retrieved 6 November 2020 - via Imgur. N.B. The "NAT" column displays the release's peak position on the national chart.
10. ^ "Chart Log UK – Weekly Updates Sales 2013". Zobbel.de. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
11. ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 November 2020.

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* CyberWorld
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