Reflektor (song)

"Reflektor"
Six people with no faces standing, with "The Reflektors" written sideways to the right.
Single by Arcade Fire
from the album Reflektor
B-side"Instrumental version"
ReleasedSeptember 9, 2013 (2013-09-09)
Recorded2013
StudioSonovox (Montreal)
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  • 7:34 (album version)
  • 4:59 (radio edit)
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Arcade Fire singles chronology
"Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)"
(2011)
"Reflektor"
(2013)
"Afterlife"
(2013)

"Reflektor" is a song by the Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire. It was released on September 9, 2013, as the first single from and the title track to the band's fourth studio album. Produced by James Murphy, Markus Dravs and the band itself, the song features a guest vocal appearance by David Bowie and was released on a limited edition 12" vinyl credited to the fictional band The Reflektors. Two music videos were made for the song, one regular and one interactive, both being released on the day of the song's release. "Reflektor" was met with positive reviews, with critics often complimenting its musical approach. It also came second in NME's list of best singles of 2013. The song had a positive commercial performance, charting in several countries.