"Blinded by the Lights" is a song by English rapper and producer Mike Skinner under the music project

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. It was released in September 2004 as the third single from the project's second studio album ''

A Grand Don't Come for Free ''A Grand Don't Come for Free'' is the second studio album by English rapper and producer Mike Skinner, under the music project the Streets. It was released on 17 May 2004 and is listed in the book ''1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die''. ...

''. The song reached number ten on the

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and was certified Silver by the

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Critical reception

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'' called the best part of the song the, "massive wobbly synth line." Decca Aitkenhead of ''

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'' said that, "nothing has ever evoked the atmosphere of clubbing on ecstasy in the 90s more perfectly." Ethan Brown of ''

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'' called the song, "a panicky haze of impure pills, paranoia, and social isolation." Andy Battaglia of ''

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'' called the song, "a sparse, moody track that gets washed in whoosh as his second dose of ecstasy kicks in."

Music video

The music video was directed by Adam Smith and premiered in September 2004.Blinded by the Lights - Music Video
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References

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