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Wikipedia article


{{Infobox song

| name = Destination Eschaton

| cover = The_Shamen-Destination_Eschaton.jpg

| alt =

| type = single

| artist = The Shamen

| album = Axis Mutatis

| B-side = Remix

| released = 1995

| recorded =

| studio =

| venue =

| genre = *Acid house

*eurodance

*techno

| length = 3:55

| label = *Dance Pool

*Epic

*One Little Indian

| writer = *Colin Angus

*Richard West

| producer = The Shamen

| prev_title = Phorever People

| prev_year = 1992

| next_title = Transamazonia

| next_year = 1995

| misc =

}}

"'Destination Eschaton'" is a 1995 song recorded by British band The Shamen, released as the first single from their sixth album, 'Axis Mutatis' (1995). It features vocals by American guest vocalist Victoria Wilson James and was a hit in several countries in Europe, peaking within the top 10 in Finland and Scotland. In the UK, it peaked at number 15 in its first week at the UK Singles Chart, on 13 August 1995. In the US, the single reached number 14 on the 'Billboard' Hot Dance Club Play chart.

Critical reception



John Bush from AllMusic said the song is "enjoyable". Larry Flick from 'Billboard' called it "one of the act's better efforts." James Masterton viewed it as "a well made single" in his weekly UK chart commentary in Dotmusic. A reviewer from 'Music & Media' commented, "Very misleadingit's not as instantly catchy as their past singles, but rest assured memorability will grow with each spin. The Shamen remain on the top as the most melodic dance outfit."

Music video



A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by German director Nico Beyer and William Latham. It features the band performing aboard a spaceship.

Formats and track listings



* 'CD single, UK & France'

# "Destination Eschaton" (Beatmasters 7") 3:55

# "Destination Eschaton" (Destination Islington) (Shamen Deep Melodic Techno Mix) 6:40

* 'CD single, US'

# "Destination Eschaton" (Album Version) 3:55

# "Destination Eschaton" (Vission Lorimer Dome Mix) 4:16

# "Destination Eschaton" (Hardfloor 12" Vocal - Destination Krefeldton) 7:25

# "Destination Eschaton" (Shamen Deep Melodic Techno Mix - Destination Islington) 6:40

# "Destination Eschaton" (Sounds Of Life Vocal Mix) 6:47

* 'CD maxi, Europe'

# "Destination Eschaton" (Destination Nemeton Original Version) 6:47

# "Destination Eschaton" (Shamen Deep Melodic Techno Mix) (Destination Islington) 6:40

# "Destination Eschaton" (Shamen Acid) (Escacid) 5:55

# "Destination Eschaton" (Hardfloor Vocal) (Destination Krefeldton) 7:25

# "Destination Eschaton" (Hardfloor Instrumental) (Destination Komotion) 7:22

Charts



References





Category:1995 singles

Category:The Shamen songs

Category:1995 songs

Category:Dance Pool singles

Category:One Little Indian Records singles

Category:Music videos directed by Nico Beyer


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