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Like an Animal (Rüfüs song)

"Like an Animal" is a song by Australian alternative dance group RÜFÜS DU SOL. The song was released on 25 September 2015 as the second single from the group's second studio album, Bloom (2016). The song peaked at number 44 on the ARIA Chart. The song was certified platinum in Australia in 2017.

"Like an Animal"
Single by Rüfüs Du Sol
from the album Bloom
Released25 September 2015 (2015-09-25)
Length4:01
LabelSweat It Out!
Songwriter(s)
  • Jon George
  • Tyrone Lindqvist
  • James Hunt
Producer(s)
  • Jon George
  • Tyrone Lindqvist
  • James Hunt
Rüfüs Du Sol singles chronology
"You Were Right"
(2015) 		"Like an Animal"
(2015) 		"Innerbloom"
(2015)

Reception

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Ryan Middleton from Music Times said "The melodic indie-pop tune it brought together with a steady percussion, soft pads and airy keys for another piece of synth-pop gold from RÜFÜS".[1]

In a review of Bloom Marcus Teague from The Guardian said ""Like an Animal" ripples with plastic guitars and stuttering hi-hats, evoking both the promise of early evening hedonism and the best of Van She."[2]

Jacob Robinson from Daily Review, in a review of the album Bloom, said ""Like an Animal" is a glossy and pulsating EDM pop tune with a gigantic drop that descends into a hectic dance breakdown."[3]

Music video

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The music video was directed by Katzki and released on 22 September 2015.[4]

Track listing

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Digital single
No.TitleLength
1."Like an Animal" (album version)4:01
Digital single (Remixes)
No.TitleLength
1."Like an Animal" (Dom Dolla remix)5:21
2."Like an Animal" (Isaac Tichauer remix)7:28
3."Like an Animal" (Trinidad remix)7:12
Digital single (Remixes Part 2)
No.TitleLength
1."Like an Animal" (Yotto remix)7:03
2."Like an Animal" (LCAW remix)4:37

Charts

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Chart (2015/16) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[5] 44
Australian Independent (AIR)[6] 4

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[7] 3× Platinum 210,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Country Version Date Format Label Catalogue
Australia Single 25 September 2015 Digital download, streaming Sweat It Out! SWEATDS183DJ
Australia Remixes 6 November 2015 SWEATDS183RDJ2
Australia Remixes Part 2 19 January 2016 SWEATDS183DJ2

References

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  1. ^ "RUFUS DU SOL "Like An Animal" From Album 'Bloom' Released Ahead Of Tour". Music Times. 24 September 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  2. ^ "RÜFÜS: Bloom review – efficient, highly-functional dancefloor fodder". The Guardian. 22 January 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  3. ^ "RUFUS' 'BLOOM' ALBUM REVIEW". Daily Review. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  4. ^ "RÜFÜS DU SOL ●● Like An Animal [Official Video]". YouTube. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
  5. ^ "RÜFÜS – Like an Animal". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  6. ^ "Independent Label Singles Charts: The Week Beginning 23 November 2015". AIR. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
  7. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2022 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
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