Exterminate! (song)


"Exterminate!" is a song by the German Eurodance group Snap! featuring Niki Haris. It was released in December 1992, as the third single from their second studio album, The Madman's Return, and features vocals by the group's new front woman, Niki Haris. The song reached number-one in Spain, peaked at number 2 in Greece, Ireland, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, and became a top 10 hit in several other European countries. On the Eurochart Hot 100, "Exterminate!" peaked at number 2 in February 1993.

Release

The song is based on the track "Ex-Terminator" from their 1992 album The Madman's Return and was included in later editions of the album. Released first at the end of 1992, it was a hit in several countries, particularly in France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Norway, Austria and the United Kingdom, where it climbed to number two and spent 15 weeks on the charts.
A popular version of the song, came from a duet recorded by F. Michael Sky and Farmer Murray in 2003. Critics acclaimed the track as it climbed to the top five songs in Switzerland.

Critical reception

from Billboard commented that the "former Madonna backing singer steps into the spotlight as the German act's new front woman. Electronic hip-hop beats are doused with ambient sound effects, while Haris offers an appropriately ominous and forceful vocal. Not as radio-friendly as the previous "Rhythm Is A Dancer", but a savvy club entry that should glide onto playlists." Music & Media wrote that it "might not be as accessible on first hearing, but it's actually a killer dance song which chokes you with its chorus with built-in snappy piano riff."

Music video

The music video for "Exterminate" was directed by Angel. Angel also directed the music video for "Colour of Love".

Track listings

CD single
  1. Ex-terminator — 5:21
  2. Exterminate! — 4:13
7" single
  1. Ex-terminator — 5:21
  2. Exterminate! — 4:13
12" single
  1. Exterminate! — 6:45
  2. Exterminate! — 7:44
CD maxi
  1. Exterminate! — 4:13
  2. Exterminate! — 7:44
  3. Ex-terminator — 5:21

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