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chart. Two music videos for "Apartment" were filmed, and the song was remixed in 2011 by Captain Cuts.

Reception

Released in February 2012, "Apartment" peaked at number 26 on ''Billboards

chart. '' Consequence of Sound''s Caitlin Meyer described the song as "a seemingly average track that quickly crescendos into an impressive showcase of Gadhia’s vocal range." Chris White of ''

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'' called it "an instantly infectious slice of quintessentially American alternative rock." In 2011, Young the Giant performed the song on ''

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'' (January), on '' Later... with Jools Holland'' (May), and on

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's ''Unplugged: Young the Giant'', which began streaming online in November. A remixed version of the song by Captain Cuts appeared on Young the Giant's ''Remix EP'', released in 2011.

Music videos

A music video for "Apartment" filmed in a semi-live performance style was released early in 2011. A new video for the song premiered across all MTV networks in April 2012. The clip features Young the Giant and friends on an old RV making stops to go surfing, celebrate a birthday, skinny dip, and watch a bonfire. Another video, directed by Alexander Shahmiri, was filmed for an "In the Open" session and features the band performing an acoustic version of the song.

Vinyl 7"

A 7" Vinyl was released on Record Store Day in 2011 featuring "Apartment" on side A, and B-side "Typhoon". This is the only physical release of Typhoon.

Charts

References

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