"Chloroform" is a song written and performed by Phoenix, issued as the first promotional single from the band's fifth studio album ''

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''. The official remix of the song features noise pop band

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. On 30 April 2013, the band performed the song on ''

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'' during the

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that also featured performances of several of their other songs.

Music video

Although the song was not issued as an official

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, a music video was created for the song, directed by Sofia Coppola (the wife of lead singer Thomas Mars).

Critical reception

The song has received positive reviews from critics. Jon Dolan of '' Rolling Stone'' referred to the song as "restrained pout soul"; while Chris Payne of ''

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'' called the song a highlight and complimented its "balmy, tropical feel" while comparing it favorably to the work of Delorean and

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. Steven Arroyo of '' Time'' highlighted the song as one of the best songs on the album (along with official lead single " Entertainment" and album cut "Bourgeois").

References

External links

* * {{authority control 2013 songs Music videos directed by Sofia Coppola Phoenix (band) songs Songs written by Thomas Mars Songs written by Laurent Brancowitz