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's fourth studio album ''

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'', released in 2004. In the UK, it peaked at number 23 in the

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. In Australia, the song was ranked number 53 on Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2004. ''

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'' said of the song that it "encapsulates seduction in its steady, determined melody".Santangelo, Antonia (2003)
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Track listings

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Enhanced CD

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7" vinyl

References

{{authority control Placebo (band) songs 2004 singles Songs written by Brian Molko Songs written by Stefan Olsdal Song recordings produced by Jim Abbiss 2003 songs Virgin Records singles Songs written by Steve Hewitt Songs written by William Patrick Lloyd