Destination Eschaton

"Destination Eschaton" is a 1995 song recorded by Scottish band The Shamen. The song was released in 1995, as the first single from their sixth album, Axis Mutatis. It features vocals by American guest vocalist Victoria Wilson James and was a hit in several countries in Europe, peaking within the Top 10 in Finland and Scotland. In the United Kingdom, the single reached number 15 in its first week at the UK Singles Chart, on 13 August 1995.

"Destination Eschaton"
Single by The Shamen
from the album Axis Mutatis
B-side"Remix"
Released1995
Genre
  • Acid
  • Eurodance
  • Techno
Length3:55
Label
  • Dance Pool
  • Epic
  • One Little Indian
Songwriter(s)
  • Colin Angus
  • Richard West
Producer(s)The Shamen
The Shamen singles chronology
"Phorever People"
(1992)		 "Destination Eschaton"
(1995)		 "Transamazonia"
(1995)
Music video
"Destination Eschaton" on YouTube

Critical reception

John Bush from AllMusic said the song is "enjoyable".[1] Larry Flick from Billboard called it "one of the act's better efforts."[2] Music & Media commented, "Very misleading—it's not as instantly catchy as their past singles, but rest assured memorability will grow with each spin. The Shamen remain on the top as the most melodic dance outfit."[3]

Music video

A music video was made to accompany the song, directed by Nico Beyer and William Latham. It features the band performing the song aboard a spaceship.

Formats and track listings

CD single, US

  1. "Destination Eschaton" (Album Version) — 3:55
  2. "Destination Eschaton" (Vission Lorimer Dome Mix) — 4:16
  3. "Destination Eschaton" (Hardfloor 12" Vocal - Destination Krefeldton) — 7:25
  4. "Destination Eschaton" (Shamen Deep Melodic Techno Mix - Destination Islington) — 6:40
  5. "Destination Eschaton" (Sounds Of Life Vocal Mix) — 6:47

CD single, UK & France

  1. "Destination Eschaton" (Beatmasters 7") — 3:55
  2. "Destination Eschaton" (Destination Islington) (Shamen Deep Melodic Techno Mix) — 6:40

CD maxi, Europe

  1. "Destination Eschaton" (Destination Nemeton Original Version) — 6:47
  2. "Destination Eschaton" (Shamen Deep Melodic Techno Mix) (Destination Islington) — 6:40
  3. "Destination Eschaton" (Shamen Acid) (Escacid) — 5:55
  4. "Destination Eschaton" (Hardfloor Vocal) (Destination Krefeldton) — 7:25
  5. "Destination Eschaton" (Hardfloor Instrumental) (Destination Komotion) — 7:22

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1995) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) 92
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[4] 60
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[5] 6
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[6] 9
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[7] 26
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[8] 15
US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play 14
US Billboard Hot Dance Breakouts Club Play[9] 2
US Billboard Hot Dance Breakouts Maxi-Singles Sales[10] 1

References
  1. Bush, John. "The Shamen – Axis Mutatis". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  2. Flick, Larry (2 September 1995). "Dance Trax: Moorish Crosses Gender Barriers With 'I'm Your Man'" (PDF). Billboard. p. 30. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  3. "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 2 September 1995. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  4. "Music & Media: Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  5. Pennanen, Timo (2006). Sisältää hitin - levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972 (in Finnish) (1st ed.). Helsinki: Tammi. ISBN 978-951-1-21053-5.
  6. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 13 August 1995 - 19 August 1995". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  7. "Swedishcharts.com – Shamen – Destination Eschaton". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  8. "Official Singles Chart Top 100 13 August 1995 - 19 August 1995". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  9. "Billboard Hot Dance Breakouts" (PDF). Billboard. 16 September 1995. p. 30. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  10. "Billboard Hot Dance Breakouts" (PDF). Billboard. 7 October 1995. p. 32. Retrieved 13 October 2020.


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