"Better Off As Two" (titled "Better Off As 2" on the album) is a song by British

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singer Frankmusik from his debut album ''

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Song information

The song was released in mid-April, 2009, and received favorable reviews.

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commented on the track saying that "With its quirky production, falsetto vocals and rousing chorus, 'Better Off As 2' encapsulates Frankmusik's eccentric yet accessible style in just three minutes". The site wrote that the song is "guaranteed to get the toes tapping of even the most musically illiterate, what's more exciting is that his best tunes are still to come."

Music video

Produced in early 2009, the music video features CGI layered shots of Frankmusik and a dancing female. It was directed by

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Track listings and formats

UK CD single (B001V5J4FU) # Better Off As Two # 3 Little Words (

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Remix) # Better Off As Two (

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Remix) # Better Off As Two (

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Remix) # In Step Digital Download 1 (

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) # Better Off As Two # Time Will Tell Digital Download 2 (

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Rework) # Better Off As Two (Danny Dove & Steve Smart radio mix) # Better Off In Two (Frankmusik Remix) # Better Off As Two (A1 Bassline Remix) # Better Off As Two (Math Head Remix)

Chart performance

The song entered the

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at #26 on 19 April 2009. It re-entered the chart at #98 on 9 August 2009 following the release of Frankmusik's album

Charts

References

2009 singles 2009 songs Frankmusik songs Island Records singles Song recordings produced by Stuart Price {{2000s-pop-single-stub