Saint Claude (song) explained

Saint Claude
Cover:Saint_Claude_by_Christine_and_the_Queens.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Christine and the Queens
Album:Chaleur Humaine
Recorded:2014
Genre:Synth-pop
Length:3:59
Producer:Christine and the Queens
Prev Title:Nuit 17 à 52
Prev Year:2013
Next Title:Christine
Next Year:2014

"Saint Claude" is a song by Christine and the Queens. It was released as a digital download on 14 April 2014 through Because Music, Neon Gold Records, and Atlantic Records as the second single from his debut studio album Chaleur Humaine (2014). The song was written by Héloïse Letissier and his debut US release.

The song was released alongside an extended play of the same name, featuring four songs from Chaleur humaine and "The Loving Cup", a song from the previous single/EP "Nuit 17 à 52".

Critical reception

Brennan Carley of Spin called the EP "a masterclass in orchestral layering and attention-grabbing lyricism."[1]

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Saint Claude" was first released onto YouTube on 29 April 2014 at a total length of three minutes and forty-two seconds. It won Music video of the year at the Victoires de la Musique.

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2014)Position
France (SNEP)[2] 59
Chart (2015)Position
Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[3] 44
France (SNEP)[4] 34

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SPIN Overlooked Albums Report: Young Guv's Power-Pop, Lord Huron's Folk Revival, and More. Carley. Brennan. Spin. 7 May 2015. 10 March 2021.
  2. Web site: Top de l'année Top Singles 2014. SNEP. fr. 25 June 2021.
  3. Web site: Rapports Annuels 2015. Ultratop. 25 June 2021.
  4. Web site: Top de l'année Top Singles 2015. SNEP. fr. 25 June 2021.