Take It Like a Man (Dragonette song) explained

Take It Like A Man
Cover:Dragonettetakeitlikeaman.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Dragonette
Album:Galore
B-Side:Teacher Teacher
Released:July 23, 2007
Recorded:2005–2006
Length:3:02
Label:Mercury
Prev Title:I Get Around
Prev Year:2007
Next Title:Fixin' To Thrill
Next Year:2009

"Take It Like A Man" is a song by Canadian electronic group Dragonette, released as the second single from their debut studio album, Galore (2007). It reached a peak position of number 112 on the UK Singles Chart.

Critical reception

Overall, the song received mostly positive reviews. Jonathan Keefe of Slant Magazine noted and complimented the song's complicated D/S dynamics, matched against a sugary, playful melody.[1] Heather Pheres of AllMusic compared the song to previous works of Gwen Stefani, and new age rock band The Killers.

Music video

The music video, based on 1970s-era pornographic tropes, was directed by Ben Taylor, and premiered on Dragonette's official YouTube channel on June 26, 2007.[2] Dragonette described the video as "very saucy".[3]

Track listing

CD single

(Released)[5]

Promo maxi

[6]

12" single

[7]

7" single

(Released)[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Review: Dragonette, Galore. Jonathan. Keefe. Slantmagazine.com. 9 November 2008. 3 January 2022.
  2. Web site: Archived copy . 2012-06-24 . 2011-08-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110823103455/http://www.promonews.tv/2009/06/18/ben-taylor-joins-between-the-eyes/ . dead .
  3. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Dragonette - Take It Like A Man (Official Video) . YouTube.
  4. Web site: BBC - Chart Blog: Dragonette - 'Take It Like A Man'. Fraser. McAlpine. Bbc.co.uk. 3 January 2022.
  5. Web site: Take It Like a Man, Pt. 1. 3 January 2022. Amazon.com.
  6. Web site: Dragonette – Take It Like A Man (2007, CDr). 3 January 2022. Discogs.com.
  7. Web site: Dragonette – Take It Like A Man (2007, Vinyl). 3 January 2022. Discogs.com.
  8. Web site: Dragonette – Take It Like A Man (2007, Blue, Vinyl). 3 January 2022. Discogs.com.

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