Oblivion
by Grimes
- Type: Single
- Released: 20 February 2012
- Label: 4AD
- Country: Canada
- Length: 7:21
- Community rating: 4.2/5 from 4 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Constructed almost entirely in GarageBand using a Juno-G synthesizer, 'Oblivion' juxtaposes cheerful, bouncing synth loops against whispered, high-register vocals. Claire Boucher wrote the song as an empowering response to a traumatic assault, transforming her anxiety into a commanding, infectious dance track. The iconic music video, shot guerilla-style at a Montreal motocross rally and football stadium, became a definitive visual touchstone of early-2010s indie music.
Genres
Descriptors: leftfield, melodic, atmospheric, Synth-heavy, dreamy
Tracklist
- Oblivion (Radio Edit) (3:10)
- Oblivion (Album Version) (4:11)
Credits
- Grimes - primary artist