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2012 single by the Vaccines From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Teenage Icon" is a song from English indie rock band the Vaccines. The track was released in the United Kingdom on 2 September 2012 as the second single from the band's second studio album, Come of Age (2012).[1] The track was unveiled by the band on 19 July, and has since been introduced to the band's live setlist.[2] A four-track extended play was made available in August, including the B-side "Panic Attack".[1]
"Teenage Icon" | ||||
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Single by the Vaccines | ||||
from the album Come of Age | ||||
B-side | "Panic Attack" | |||
Released | 2 September 2012 | |||
Recorded | 2012 | |||
Genre | Indie rock, surf punk | |||
Length | 3:05 | |||
Label | Columbia Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | The Vaccines | |||
The Vaccines singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Teenage Icon" on YouTube |
Rolling Stone named the song the 14th best song of 2012.[3]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Teenage Icon" | 3:05 |
2. | "Panic Attack" | 2:11 |
3. | "Teenage Icon" (Live in Brighton) | 2:54 |
4. | "Teenage Icon" (Demo) | 3:23 |
The band performed "Teenage Icon" for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge on 3 September 2012, also performing a cover of American artist Taylor Swift's "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together".[4]
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[5] | 14 |
Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 11 |
UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 39 |
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