Club Bizarre
Introduction "'''Club Bizarre'''" is a song recorded by German dance music act U96, released in February 1995 as the second single 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, "Love Religion", but became a top twenty hit in the Netherlands, Sweden and Austria. On the Eurochart Hot 100, 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, Larry Flick from ''Billboard'' said the song "shows it successfully trying smoother keyboard sounds that complement the simple, but cute hooks anchoring each cut." Pan-European magazine ''Music & Media'' wrote, "So unlike anybody else in Euro, the childlike songstress, the melody and the airy sample from Alannah Myles' "Song Instead of a Kiss" add up to music that's a new nursery rhyme for '90s kids." Head of music Bernd Albrecht by ORB Fritz/ Potsdam (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 trance sound and strings and added filtered vocals. In addition to that, it was released with a weird music video."
Chart performance "Club Bizarre" was a major hit in several European countries, peaking at number-one in Finland. It also entered the top 20 in Austria (14), Germany (19), the Netherlands (11) and Sweden (16). Additionally, the single was a top 30 hit in Belgium (30), as well as on the Eurochart Hot 100, 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 UK Dance Singles Chart, it hit number 25 on its first week in June 1996.Outside Europe, the song charted in Israel, peaking at number 16.
Music video The accompanying music video 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
Charts ===Weekly charts===Chart (1995-1996)PeakpositionAustria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)14Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)37Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)30Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 28Europe (European Dance Radio)11Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)1France (SNEP)44Germany (Media Control Charts)19Israel (IBA)16Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)11Scotland (OCC)68Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)16Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)32UK Singles (OCC)70UK Dance (OCC)25===Year-end charts===Charts (1995)PositionNetherlands (Dutch Top 40)86Netherlands (Single Top 100) 95
Brooklyn Bounce version German house music duo Brooklyn Bounce 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" (Headhunterz & Noisecontrollers 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 Christoph Brüx* Recorded, arranged, mixed, engineered, performed by Dennis "Bonebreaker" Bohn, Matthias "Double M" Menck and Christoph Brüx* Vocals by Alexandra Cuevas-Moreno and Ulrica Bohn===Charts=======Weekly charts====Chart (2001–02)PeakpositionAustria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)9Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)16Denmark (Tracklisten)20Germany (Media Control Charts)12Hungary (Mahasz)14Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)4Spain (AFYVE)8Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)41====Year-end charts====Chart (2002)PositionNetherlands (Dutch Top 40)56Netherlands (Single Top 100)31
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