Английская Википедия:Exterminate! (song)

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"Exterminate!" is a song by German Eurodance group Snap! featuring American singer Niki Haris. It was released in December 1992 as the third single from their second studio album, The Madman's Return (1992), and features vocals by the group's new front woman, Haris. It is based on the track "Ex-Terminator" and was included in later editions of the album. Released first at the end of 1992, it was a hit in several countries, peaking at number-one in Finland and Spain, and number two in the United Kingdom, where it 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.

Chart performance

"Exterminate!" peaked at number one in Finland and Spain. It entered the top five in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands , Switzerland and the United Kingdom, as well as on the Eurochart Hot 100, where it reached number two. In the UK, the song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart for three weeks. "Exterminate!" also reached the top 10 in Austria, Norway and Portugal (10). Outside Europe, it peaked at number two on the RPM Dance chart in Canada, number six in Zimbabwe, number 25 in New Zealand, number 29 on the US Billboard Dance Club Play, and number 50 in Australia. In Germany, the single was awarded with a gold record after 250,000 units were shipped.

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Former Madonna backing singer steps into the spotlight as the German act's new (at least for the moment) 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." In his weekly UK chart commentary, James Masterton said, "Its chart success so far is somewhat of a surprise being, aside from the one vocal line, almost an instrumental and certainly with little of the quirky appeal of the earlier singles." Sharon O'Connell from Melody Maker felt it's "full of latent power but just sitting on the launch pad."

Pan-European magazine 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." A reviewer from Music Week stated, "The trance-like tune builds and builds from a five note riff, while new vocalist Niki Harris manages to fill in some soulful wailing as well as the Dalek's catchphrase. The song hasn't got the same killer pop chorus as "Rhythm Is a Dancer", but its sheer simplicity will win the day." Barbara Ellen from NME commented, "After what seemed like an interminable long and shaky period post "The Power", Snap seem to have rediscovered their dancing feet recently, first with "Rhythm Is a Dancer" and now this upfront, arrestingly sterile disco diversion." Mark Sutherland from Smash Hits gave the song three out of five in his review.

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Exterminate!" was directed by Angel, who had previously directed the video for "Colour of Love". This was the first video that Durron Butler (Turbo B) does not appear. It received heavy rotation on MTV Europe.

Track listings

• 7-inch single

1. "Ex-terminator" (album version) – 5:21
2. "Exterminate!" (Endzeit 7-inch mix) – 4:13

• 12-inch single

1. "Exterminate!" (Endzeit 12-inch) – 6:45
2. "Exterminate!" (A.C.II 12-inch) – 7:44

• CD single

1. "Ex-terminator" (album version) – 5:21
2. "Exterminate!" (Endzeit 7-inch mix) – 4:13

• CD maxi

1. "Exterminate!" (Endzeit 7-inch) – 4:13
2. "Exterminate!" (A.C.II 12-inch) – 7:44
3. "Ex-terminator" (album version) – 5:21

Charts

Weekly charts

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Chart (1993)	Peak position
Denmark (IFPI)	5
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)	2
Europe (European Dance Radio)	4
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)	3
Greece (Pop + Rock)	2
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)	21
Italy (Musica e dischi)	3
Portugal (AFP)	10
Spain (AFYVE)	1
UK Dance (Music Week)	1
UK Club Chart (Music Week)	4
US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)	36
Zimbabwe (ZIMA)	6

Year-end charts

Chart (1993)	Position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)	15
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)	32
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)	15
Germany (Official German Charts)	28
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)	39
Netherlands (Single Top 100)	28
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)	16
UK Singles (OCC)	38
UK Club Chart (Music Week)	74