"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]

"Shake Yer Dix"
Single by Peaches
from the album Fatherfucker
ReleasedMay 24, 2004
GenreElectronica, electroclash
Length3:32
LabelXL Recordings
Songwriter(s)Peaches
Producer(s)Peaches
Peaches singles chronology
"Kick It"
(2004)
"Shake Yer Dix"
(2004)
"Downtown"
(2006)

Critical reception

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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

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"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

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  • UK CD single[6]
  1. "Operate" – 3:28
  2. "Shake Yer Dix" – 3:32
  • UK (Tiga Remixes) CD single[1]
  1. "Shake Yer Dix" (Tiga's Where Were You in 92 Remix) – 6:21
  2. "Shake Yer Dix" (Tiga's Where Were You in 92 Instrumental) – 6:21
  3. "Shake Yer Dix" (Original Acappella) – 3:31

Charts

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Chart (2004) Peak
position
Belgium Dance (Ultratop Flanders)[7] 27
Scotland (OCC)[8] 88
UK Singles (OCC)[9] 97
UK Dance (OCC)[10] 1

References

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  1. ^ a b Peaches - Shake Yer Dix Discogs. Retrieved 2010-06-09.
  2. ^ Magilow, Andrew (2003-11-24). Peaches - Fatherfucker Archived 2011-06-15 at the Wayback Machine Spendid. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  3. ^ Phares, Heather (2003). Fatherfucker - Peaches Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  4. ^ "Chart Log UK : Rodney P. - Pussycat Dolls". Zobbel. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
  5. ^ Belgian Dance Chart Ultratop. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  6. ^ Peaches - Operate Discogs. Retrieved 2010-06-09.
  7. ^ "Peaches – Shake Yer Dix" (in Dutch). Ultratop Dance. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
  8. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  9. ^ "Peaches: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  10. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 20, 2021.