| "Sad Machine" | ||||
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| Single by Porter Robinson | ||||
| from the album Worlds | ||||
| Released | May 13, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | Synth-pop | |||
| Length | 5:51 | |||
| Label | Astralwerks | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Porter Robinson | |||
| Producer(s) | Porter Robinson | |||
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"Sad Machine" is a song recorded by the American electronic music producer Porter Robinson for his debut studio album, Worlds (2014). For the song, Robinson had the concept of a duet between a robot and a human — these vocals are provided by a Vocaloid voice and Robinson himself, respectively. He wanted it to contain elements of fiction and nostalgia. Critics noted the song as synth-pop and the inspirations from Passion Pit, M83, and Sigur Rós.
"Sad Machine" was released on May 13, 2014, as the second single from Worlds. Critics highlighted the song's atmospheric feeling. It was included in the lists of best electronic dance music (EDM) songs of multiple publications, including being ranked among the best of all time by Vice. It charted on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songs and received a gold certification in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America.