Format Digital download Genre Synthpop Label Virgin
Goodbye | Recorded 2015 Length 3:53 | |
Released 10 September 2015 (2015-09-10) | ||
"Clearest Blue" is a song by Scottish synthpop band Chvrches and the third single from their second studio album, Every Open Eye (2015).
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Live performances
"Clearest Blue" debuted at Ottawa Bluesfest on 15 July 2015 as the opening song of Chvrches' first show since the conclusion of their 2013–2014 The Bones of What You Believe tour. The song was further promoted by Chvrches in a number of live appearances, including at the Pitchfork Music Festival and the Late Late Show With James Corden
Critical reception
"Clearest Blue" received acclaim from critics. NME called this song "the album's most heart-bursting moment". A review from Stereogum said this "might be the strongest for a simple reason: it builds and builds and builds and doesn’t break down until you’ve nearly lost faith that it will".
Music video
A music video for the song was released on 19 February 2016.
Track listing
All tracks written by Chvrches.