Oblivion

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"Oblivion" is a critically acclaimed 2012 synth-pop single by Canadian musician Grimes, known for its ethereal vocals, catchy melody, and influential music video.

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instanceOf single
song
album Visions NERFINISHED
artist Grimes NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin Canada
criticalReception critically acclaimed
featuredOn year-end best songs lists by multiple music publications
genre art pop
dream pop
synth-pop
hasChorus hook-driven chorus
hasInstrumentation electronic drums
synthesizer-driven production
hasMusicVideo true
hasTheme anxiety
empowerment
trauma
includedOnList Pitchfork Media – Best Tracks of the Decade So Far (2010–2014) NERFINISHED
influenced 2010s pop and electronic music aesthetics
isSignatureSongOf Grimes NERFINISHED
language English
length 4:12
musicVideoDirector Claire Boucher NERFINISHED
Emily Kai Bock NERFINISHED
musicVideoReleaseYear 2012
musicVideoSetting locker room
sports stadium
musicVideoStyle lo-fi aesthetic
surreal imagery
notableFor catchy melody
ethereal vocals
influential music video
partOfAlbum Visions NERFINISHED
performer Grimes NERFINISHED
producer Grimes NERFINISHED
recordedIn 2011
recordLabel 4AD NERFINISHED
Arbutus Records NERFINISHED
releaseDate 2012-01-09
releaseYear 2012
tempo mid-tempo
vocalist Grimes NERFINISHED
vocalStyle high-pitched vocals
layered harmonies
writer Claire Boucher NERFINISHED

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Grimes notableSingle Oblivion
subject surface form: Grimes (musician)