Push the Button (The Chemical Brothers album) explained

Push the Button
Type:	studio
Artist:	the Chemical Brothers
Cover:	The Chemical Brothers - Push the Button album cover.png
Alt:	A fist throws out from a chimney. The words "PUSH THE BUTTON" is wrapped around the fist and the chimney, forming a shape of that of a human being.
Recorded:	2004
Studio:	Miloco Studios (South London) The Hit Factory (New York City)
Genre:	Electronica^[1]
Length:	60:12
Producer:	The Chemical Brothers
Prev Title:	Singles 93–03
Prev Year:	2003
Next Title:	We Are the Night
Next Year:	2007

Push the Button is the fifth studio album by English electronic music duo the Chemical Brothers, first released in January 2005.

The album received mostly positive reviews from music critics and won the Grammy Award for Best Electronic/Dance Album in January 2006. It was certified gold by the BPI on 28 January 2005.

Development

The making of the album started in mid-2003. Most of the album was finished in the last couple of months.

Singles

"Galvanize" was the first single from the album, released on 22 November 2004 in the United States and on 17 January 2005 in the United Kingdom.^[2] It peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart.^[3] "Believe" was the second single from the album, released on 2 May 2005.^[4] It peaked at number 18.^[3] "The Boxer" was the third single from the album, released on 11 July 2005.^[5] It peaked at number 41.^[3]

Live 05 was released as a digital EP promoting the album on 29 November 2005. It was recorded live from their 2005 tour.^[6]

Reception

Push the Button received very positive reviews by music critics upon its release. BBC Music said of the album "The Chemical Brothers return with their rebel rockin' fifth studio album that blows all stylistic boundaries down in the process.^[7] " Lead single "Galvanize", with Q-Tip on lead vocals, peaked at number 3 in the UK Singles Chart. "The Boxer" also charted in the UK Singles Chart, in addition to "Believe".

Complex called it a "remotely forgettable project."^[8]

Track listing

Sample credits^[9]

• "Galvanize" contains samples of "Just Tell Me the Truth", written and performed by Najat Aatabou.
• "Come Inside" contains samples of "Everyday We Die a Little", written and performed by Sara Ayers.
• "Left Right" contains samples of "Heavy Dramatic Track", from Production Music Beds MM123.
• "Shake Break Bounce" contains samples of "Party & Bullshit", written by Rashia Fisher, Justin Smith and Curtis Jones, and performed by Rah Digga.

Personnel

Credits for Push the Button adapted from album liner notes.^[9]

The Chemical Brothers

• Tom Rowlands – production
• Ed Simons – production

Additional musicians

• Q-Tip – vocals on "Galvanize"
• Tim Burgess – vocals on "The Boxer"
• Kele Okereke – vocals on "Believe"
• Anna-Lynne Williams – vocals on "Hold Tight London"
• Jon Brookes – percussion on "Hold Tight London"
• Anwar Superstar – vocals on "Left Right"
• The Magic Numbers – vocals on "Close Your Eyes"

Additional technical personnel

• Cheeky Paul – editing
• Steve Dub – engineering
• Ben Thackery – engineering (assistant)
• Mike Marsh – mastering
• Vaughn Merrick – recording on "Galvanize"

Design

• The Chemical Brothers – art direction
• Tappin Gofton – art direction
• Kam Tang – artwork

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2005)	Position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)^[10]	37
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)^[11]	96
UK Albums (OCC)^[12]	79
US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)^[13]	9

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Japan	13 January 2005	CD	Toshiba-EMI
United Kingdom	24 January 2005		Virgin
Australia		CD
United States	25 January 2005		Astralwerks

Notes and References

1. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r725124|pure_url=yes}} Push the Button - The Chemical Brothers ]. John Bush . . 4 October 2011.
2. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 21. 15 January 2005.
3. Web site: CHEMICAL BROTHERS | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company. www.officialcharts.com.
4. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 27. 30 April 2005.
5. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 21. 9 July 2005.
6. Web site: Matt Cox: MIDI Tech for the Chemical Brothers. soundonsound.com.
7. Web site: BBC - Music - Review of Chemical Brothers - Push The Button. Jack. Smith. www.bbc.co.uk.
8. Web site: Remembering Past Best Dance/Electronica Album Grammy Winners. Complex.
9. . 2005 . Push the Button . liner notes . . 0724356330221.
10. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 2005. Ultratop. 15 July 2020.
11. Web site: Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2005. hitparade.ch. 15 July 2020.
12. Web site: End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 2005. Official Charts Company. 15 July 2020.
13. 2005 The Year in Music. Billboard. 117. 52. YE-60. 24 December 2005. 15 June 2021.