"Club Bizarre" is a song recorded by German dance act

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, released in February 1995 as the second

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from the album of the same name (1995). It was a hit in several countries, although it was not as successful as the act's previous single, "

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", but became a top twenty hit in the Netherlands, Sweden and Austria. On the

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, the single peaked at number 28 in April 1995. It features uncredited vocals by Skadi Lange.

Critical reception

In his review of the ''Club Bizarre'' album,

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'' said the song "shows it successfully trying smoother keyboard sounds that complement the simple, but cute hooks anchoring each cut." Pan-European magazine ''

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'' wrote, "So unlike anybody else in Euro, the childlike songstress, the melody and the airy sample from

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(Germany) enthused, "What a classic melody. You can hear at once that this song stands out off the whole Euro pack." In his 2020 book ''Move Your Body (2 The 90's): Unlimited Eurodance'', Juha Soininen commented, "It mixed strangely ethereal

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sound and strings and added filtered vocals. In addition to that, it was released with a weird music video."

Chart performance

"Club Bizarre" went on to be a major hit in several European countries, peaking at number-one in Finland. It also made it to the Top 20 in Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden. Additionally, the single was a Top 30 hit in Belgium, as well as on the

, where it reached its best position as number 28 in April 1995. In the United Kingdom, "Club Bizarre" peaked at number 70, but on the

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, it hit number 25 on its first week in June 1996.

Music video

The accompanying

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for "Club Bizarre" was directed by Paul Morgans.

Track listings

* CD single # "Club Bizarre" (airplay version) — 5:00 # "Club Bizarre" (club mix) — 5:15 * CD maxi / 12" maxi # "Club Bizarre" (airplay version) — 5:00 # "Club Bizarre" (club mix) — 5:13 # "Club Bizarre" (helium mix) — 4:54 # "Club Bizarre" (bizarre) — 5:10 * 12" maxi - UK # "Club Bizarre" (the Candy Girl mix) — 6:10 # "Club Bizarre" (extended mix) — 6:28 # "Club Bizarre" (club mix) — 5:14 # "Club Bizarre" (Ken Doh mix) — 6:25 # "Club Bizarre" (acid dub mix) — 5:14 # "Club Bizarre" (acido mix) — 5:14 * 12" maxi - Remixes / CD maxi - Remixes # "Club Bizarre" (Mandala remix) — 5:23 # "Club Bizarre" (Perplexer remix) — 5:17 # "Club Bizarre" (DJ Tom and Norman remix) — 4:45 # "Club Bizarre" (Steve Baltes remix) — 4:58

Credits

* Artwork by H. Hoffman * Sleeve design by D. Rudolph * Produced by Matiz and AC 16

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Brooklyn Bounce version

German house music duo

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covered the song on its 2001 album, ''Restart''. The song was released the same year and achieved some success, particularly in Austria and the Netherlands where it was a top ten hit.

Track listing

* CD single # "Club Bizarre" (single edit) — 3:46 # "Club Bizarre" (DJs @ work remix) — 6:33 # "Club Bizarre" (

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RMX) * CD maxi # "Club Bizarre" (single edit) — 3:46 # "Club Bizarre" (club mix) — 7:39 # "Club Bizarre (reprise) — 2:10 # "Club Bizarre (classic mix) — 3:53 # "Superassbassmother" — 6:32 * 12" maxi # "Club Bizarre" (DJs @ work remix) — 6:33 # "Club Bizarre" (club mix) — 7:39 # "Club Bizarre" (DJ Scot Project remix) — 8:55 # "Club Bizarre" (Tomcraft remix) — 7:02

Credits

; Brooklyn Bounce version * Produced by Dennis "Bonebreaker" Bohn and Matthias "Double M" Menck * Recorded by

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* Recorded, arranged, mixed, engineered, performed by Dennis "Bonebreaker" Bohn, Matthias "Double M" Menck and

* Vocals by Alexandra Cuevas-Moreno and Ulrica Bohn

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References

{{authority control 1994 songs 1995 singles 2001 singles Brooklyn Bounce songs Epic Records singles Number-one singles in Finland Song recordings produced by Alex Christensen Songs written by Alex Christensen U96 songs