Defenders of Anarchy

"Defenders of Anarchy"
Single by Girls Aloud
from the album St. Trinian's: The Soundtrack
Released	December 10, 2007
Recorded	2007
Genre	Pop
Length	4:31
Label	Fascination Records
Writer(s)	Charlie Mole Ali Thompson
Producer	Brian Higgins Xenomania
Girls Aloud singles chronology
"Walk This Way" (2007) "Defenders of Anarchy" (2008) "The Promise" (2008)

"Defenders of Anarchy" is a song recorded by British pop girl group Girls Aloud for the album St. Trinian's: The Soundtrack, and subsequently released as single on 10 December 2007. Written by the film's score composer Charlie Mole and Ali Thompson, the song features production from long-time collaborators Xenomania. A music video was made to promote the track.

Background

The song was written specifically for the St. Trinian's soundtrack by Charlie Mole, who also composed the music, with additional lyrics by Ali Thompson. The song was offered to many artists, but was eventually given to Girls Aloud.

Release

It was revealed in April 2007 that the band would make a cameo appearance in the film as the St. Trinian's School Band, when they were photographed in school uniforms on the movie's set.^[1] It was later announced that aside from appearing in the film, the group would be recording the main theme for the soundtrack. In November 2007, a single release of the song, entitled "Defenders of Anarchy" was announced, and on 10 December 2007, was made available exclusively via iTunes, becoming the only Girls Aloud single never to be issued physically.

Music video

A music video for the song was released to music video stations to promote the film and the soundtrack. The video consists of the group performing the song at the end of the movie, as well as various clips of other scenes from throughout the film.

Critical reception

Digital Spy called the song "an electro-glam-sci-fi-rock romp" and gave the song a positive review.^[2] InTheNews.co.uk, however, called it a "below-average song".^[3] The release of the single also included an exclusive song, entitled "On My Way To Satisfaction", which also appears on the film's soundtrack. Digital Spy it called "a fuzz-rockin' cousin to 'Wake Me Up'".^[2]

Tracklisting

iTunes E.P.

1. "Defenders Of Anarchy" - 3:51
2. "On My Way To Satisfaction" - 4:05
3. "Defenders Of Anarchy" (Tony Lamezma's Classic Dance Mix) - 5:43
4. "Walk This Way" (R&B Smash Mix) - 3:48

Charts

The song debuted at number ninety-six on the UK Singles Chart on 5 January 2008, due to high download sales.^[4] It rose to number fifty-one a week later.^[4] The song was then removed from the iTunes Store, but readded in April 2008.

Chart (2008)	Peak position
UK Singles Chart	51[5]

External links

• Girls Aloud's official website
• Defenders of Anarchy on YouTube

References

1. ^ "Girls Aloud cause mischief at St. Trinian's with sexy school uniform". Daily Mail. 2007-04-20. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=449560&in_page_id=1773. Retrieved 2008-04-23. 
2. ^ ^{a b} Nick Levine (2007-12-10). "'St. Trinian's' Soundtrack: Yay or Nay?". The Sound. The Sound. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a81394/st-trinians-soundtrack-yay-or-nay.html. Retrieved 2008-04-23. 
3. ^ Richard Fox (2007-12-17). "St Trinian's - The Soundtrack". InTheNews.co.uk. http://www.inthenews.co.uk/entertainment/reviews/music/st-trinians-%E2%80%93-soundtrack-$1179952.htm. Retrieved 2008-04-23. 
4. ^ ^{a b} "Theme to St. Trinian's". ChartStats.com. http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=33616. Retrieved 2008-04-23. 
5. ^ "Theme To St Trinians". aCharts.us. http://acharts.us/song/31397. Retrieved 2008-04-23.