Spybreak! Explained

Spybreak!
Type:single
Artist:Propellerheads
Album:Decksandrumsandrockandroll
Genre:Big beat
Length:4:04 (Short One)
6:58 (Long One)
Label:Wall of Sound
Composer:Alex Gifford
Prev Title:Take California
Prev Year:1996
Next Title:On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Next Year:1997

"Spybreak!" is a 1997 single by the British big beat group Propellerheads from their album, Decksandrumsandrockandroll.

There are two versions of this song, called "Spybreak! (Long One)" and "Spybreak! (Short One)". The former is approximately three minutes longer than the latter.

Usage in media

The "Short One" version of the song appears in the film The Matrix during the lobby shootout sequence. It was also included on the film's soundtrack.

"Spybreak!" was also included in The Simpsons episode "Lisa the Tree Hugger" and was played while Bart, wearing ninja clothes, posts a Thai restaurant's menus throughout Springfield, as well as during the end credits.

The song also appears as a repeating backdrop music on the Marvel Comic Heroes at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park in Orlando, Florida. It was also used for the games in the 71st season of the UAAP. This song was also in the 1997 movie Playing God and in the TV series Malcolm in the Middle and Third Watch. It was also used in an episode of Channel 4 sitcom Spaced.

Track listing

  1. "Spybreak!" (Short One) – 4:04
  2. "Clang" – 5:27
  3. "Velvet Pants" – 5:43
  4. "Spybreak!" (Long One) – 6:58
  1. "Spybreak!" (Short One) – 4:04
  2. "Props Got Mo' Skills" – 2:38
  3. "Take California" – 7:28
  4. "Bring Us Together" (Long One) – 6:32