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| Single by Disclosure featuring Lorde | ||||
| from the album Caracal | ||||
| Released | 23 September 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
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| Length | 3:19 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Disclosure | |||
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"Magnets" is a song by British electronic duo Disclosure featuring vocals from New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde. It was written by Howard Lawrence, Guy Lawrence, Lorde and produced by James Napier and Disclosure. The single was released on 23 September 2015, by PMR and Island Records, as the fourth single from their second studio album Caracal (2015). "Magnets" is an electronica and dancehall song with influences of reggae fusion along with electronic beats, percussion loops, synthesizers and tribal drums in its instrumentation. Its lyrics describe the risk taken by two lovers restricted from being together for moral reasons.
"Magnets" was well received by music critics with many praising its production and Lorde's vocal delivery. Rolling Stone included the song in its year-end list. An accompanying music video was directed by Ryan Hope and was released on 29 September 2015. Critics praised its dark story line and visuals. The track became Disclosure's most successful hit in Australia and New Zealand, peaking at number 14 and number two respectively, becoming their highest-charting single on both countries. In the United States, "Magnets" became their first single to impact alternative and adult alternative radio, placing at number 21 on the Rock Airplay chart and number 13 on the Alternative Songs chart.