Faît Accompli (Curve song)
"Faît Accompli" is the first single from the album Doppelgänger by alternative rock band Curve. It was released on 24 February 1992;[2] it reached #22 in the UK singles chart, becoming their highest charting single in the UK.[3] It was one of the first singles in the UK to reach the Top 40 without a release on 7" vinyl. "Faît Accompli" (extended extended extended) was included in the compilation Pubic Fruit, issued in 1992.
| "Faît Accompli" | ||||
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| Single by Curve | ||||
| from the album Doppelgänger | ||||
| B-side | "Arms Out", "Sigh" | |||
| Released | 24 February 1992 | |||
| Recorded | England | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, shoegazing | |||
| Length | 4:10 (only the A-side) 12:44 (the whole single) | |||
| Label | Anxious Records (UK) Anxious/BMG (Europe) Anxious/BMG Arista (AUS) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Dean Garcia, Toni Halliday | |||
| Producer(s) | Curve, Flood | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Melody Maker | (positive)[1] |
"Faît Accompli" was selected as Single of the Week by Melody Maker.[1]
Track listing Faît Accompli
12" & CD
- "Faît Accompli" – 4:10
- "Arms Out" – 4:45
- "Sigh" – 3:49
MC
- "Faît Accompli" – 4:10
- "Arms Out" – 4:45
Track listing Faît Accompli (Extended mix)
12"
- "Faît Accompli" (extended extended extended) – 6:24
- "Coast Is Clear" (live Manchester '91) – 4:34
- "Die Like a Dog" (live London '91) – 4:39
Music video
The video for "Faît Accompli" features the official and the touring members of the band performing this song in a room. It was filmed in black and white.
Credits
- Written by Toni Halliday and Dean Garcia
- Produced by Curve and Flood
- Mixed by Alan Moulder assisted by Dick Meenhey
- Tracks 2 and 3 produced and mixed by Curve
- Design and photography by Flat Earth
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