Sunstroke (song)

"Sunstroke" is a song by British electronic music artist Chicane. The song was released on 2 June 1997 as the second single from his debut studio album, Far from the Maddening Crowds (1997). Upon release, the song entered the UK Singles Chart on 14 June 1997 at number 21, the next week it dropped 24 places to number 45, by week 3 the song dropped to number 71.[1] Like "Offshore", "Sunstroke" is heavily based on the track, "Love on a Real Train" by Tangerine Dream. The Disco Citizens "On the Train" mix is a reference to this.

"Sunstroke"
Single by Chicane
from the album Far from the Maddening Crowds
Released2 June 1997
GenreElectronic
Length6:21
Label
Songwriter(s)Nick Bracegirdle
Chicane singles chronology
"Offshore"
(1996)		 "Sunstroke"
(1997)		 "Offshore '97"
(1997)
Music video
"Sunstroke" on YouTube
Alternative cover
2012 re-release cover

Critical reception

British magazine Music Week rated the song five out of five, writing, "The much anticipated follow-up to 1996's Offshore has all the quality hallmarks of Chicane's minimal yet ethereal house sound with angelic vocals and effectively spacious beats."[2] Tim Jeffery from RM gave it four out of five, adding, "On first listen this doesn't appear to match 'Offshore' and 'Footprint' for quality or anthem status, but the simple synth chord sequence is actually very infectious. It may not be as original or as intricate as its predecessors but it's beautifully produced, crisp and has all the builds and breakdowns you'd expect, making it easy to program and a reliable floorfiller."[3]

Track list
  • Single (Xtravaganza Recordings, 0091125 EXT)
  1. "Sunstroke" (Disco Citizens Radio Edit) - 4:03
  2. "Sunstroke" (Original Radio Edit) - 3:51
  3. "Sunstroke" (Disco Citizens On The Train Remix) - 8:05
  4. "Sunstroke" (Original Mix) - 6:21
  5. "Sunstroke" (White Mix) - 6:41

Charts
Chart (1997) Peak
position
Germany (Official German Charts)[4] 63
Ireland (IRMA)[5] 20
UK Singles (OCC)[6] 21
UK Dance (OCC)[7] 3
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[8] 19

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref
United Kingdom 2 June 1997 CD single Xtravaganza [9]

References
  1. "Chicane - Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  2. "Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 24 May 1997. p. 18. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  3. Jeffery, Tim (31 May 1997). "Hot Vinyl" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 11. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  4. "CHICANE – Sunstroke" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
  5. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Sunstroke". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  6. "Chicane: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  7. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  8. "Chicane Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard.
  9. "Sunstroke". Amazon UK.


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