Shake Yer Dix
| "Shake Yer Dix" | ||||
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| Single by Peaches | ||||
| from the album Fatherfucker | ||||
| Released | May 24, 2004 | |||
| Format | CD single, Vinyl | |||
| Genre | Electronica, electroclash | |||
| Length | 3:32 | |||
| Label | XL Recordings | |||
| Writer(s) | Peaches | |||
| Producer(s) | Peaches | |||
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"Shake Yer Dix" is an electroclash song written and produced by Peaches, and featuring Mignon. The song was originally released as part of a double limited vinyl A-side along with the song "Operate". The song was later remixed by Tiga and rereleased as a single on May 24, 2004 in the UK.[1]
Critical reception
Andrew Magilow of Splendid Magazine gave a positive review, commenting that "a buzzing keyboard riff adds to the fun, as the techno-laden groove gets you in the mood."[2] Conversely, Heather Phares of Allmusic opined that "the potty-grade sexuality of 'Shake Yer Dix,' could give the mistaken impression that Peaches is just rehashing her previous work with less creativity."[3]
Chart performance
"Shake Yer Dix" debuted and peaked at #97 on the UK Singles Chart, spending two weeks in the top 200.[4] In addition, the song debuted and peaked at #27 on the Belgian Dance Chart and spent a total of two weeks on the chart.[5]
Track listings
- UK CD single[6]
- "Operate" - 3:28
- "Shake Yer Dix" - 3:32
- UK (Tiga Remixes) CD single[1]
- "Shake Yer Dix (Tiga's Where Were You In 92 Remix)" – 6:21
- "Shake Yer Dix (Tiga's Where Were You In 92 Instrumental)" – 6:21
- "Shake Yer Dix (Original Acappella)" – 3:31
Charts
| Chart (2004) | Peak Position |
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| Belgian Dance Chart[7] | 27 |
| UK Singles Chart[4] | 97 |
| UK Dance Chart[8] | 1 |
Procession and succession
| Preceded by "Now We Are Free" by Gladiator featuring Izzy |
UK Dance Chart number-one single 5 June 2004 - 12 June 2004 |
Succeeded by "Backtogether" by Hardsoul featuring Ron Carroll |
References
- 1 2 Peaches - Shake Yer Dix Discogs. Retrieved 2010-06-09.
- ↑ Magilow, Andrew (2003-11-24). Peaches - Fatherfucker Spendid. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
- ↑ Phares, Heather (2003). Fatherfucker - Peaches Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
- 1 2 "Chart Log UK : Rodney P. - Pussycat Dolls". Zobbel. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
- ↑ Belgian Dance Chart Ultratop. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
- ↑ Peaches - Operate Discogs. Retrieved 2010-06-09.
- ↑ Peaches - Shake Yer Dix Ultratop. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
- ↑ Top 40 Dance Singles (06/06/2004) BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
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