"Blind" is the first single from the eponymous debut album by Hercules and Love Affair.

Writing and inspiration "Blind" was written by Anohni and Andrew Butler. The song began as a poem by Butler before it was recorded by Anohni.Zipf, Jen (2009-01-13). Hercules & Love Affair Interview Prefix Magazine. Retrieved 2010-06-28.

Critical reception Jacob Wright of Resident Advisor commented that the song is "accessible," yet is "new and ambitious and different, and it has quality."Wright, Jacob (2008-03-02). Hercules and Love Affair – Blind Resident Advisor Retrieved 2010-06-28.

The Chicago Maroon placed "Blind" at #2 on the Top 5 Songs of 2008.Underwood, Rob (2009-01-09). Top 5 Songs of 2008 The Chicago Maroon. Retrieved 2010-06-28. "Blind" ranked at #2 on the 10 Best Singles of 2008 list by American magazine Entertainment Weekly. Mother Jones ranked "Blind" at #14 on The Best Singles of 2008.(2008-12-16). The Best Singles of 2008 Mother Jones. Retrieved 2010-06-28. Likewise, NME placed "Blind" at #18 on the Top 50 Singles of 2008.(2008-12-11). NME's Top 50 of 2008 Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2010-06-28. Pitchfork Media placed "Blind" at #1 on The 100 Best Tracks of 2008(2008-12-15). 100 Best Tracks of 2008 Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2010-06-28. and at #18 on The Top 500 Tracks of the 2000s.(2009-08-21). The Top 500 Tracks of the 2000s: 20-1 Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 2010-06-28. PopMatters placed "Blind" at #8 on The Best Singles of 2008.(2008-12-19). The Best Singles of 2008 PopMatters. Retrieved 2010-06-28. Resident Advisor voted "Blind" at #6 on the Top 30 Tracks of 2008(2008-12-22). Top 30 Tracks of 2008 Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2010-06-28. and at #18 on the Top 100 Tracks of the 2000s.(2010-12-29). RA Poll: Top 100 Tracks of the 2000s Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2010-06-28. Rolling Stone placed "Blind" at #77 on the 100 Best Singles of 2008.(2008-12-11). Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Singles of 2008 Stereogum. Retrieved 2010-06-28. Slant Magazine placed "Blind" at #4 on the Top 25 Singles of 2008(2008-12-15). 2008: Year in Music Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2010-06-29. and at #16 on the Best of the Aughts: Singles.(2010-01-25). Best of the Aughts: Singles Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2010-06-30. Spin placed "Blind" at #19 on The 20 Best Songs of 2008.(2008-12-12). The 20 Best Songs of 2008 Spin. Retrieved 2010-06-28. In October 2011, NME placed it at number 128 on its list 150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years.

Music video The music video for "Blind" was directed by Saam Farahmand. The video features English actress Jaime Winstone. Winstone is seen walking through a Greek ritualistic orgy. Doric columns and a lot of swirling mist are seen throughout the video.(2008-02-11). Hercules and Love Affair’s Blind by Saam PromoNews. Retrieved 2010-06-28.

Track listings

UK CD singleHercules And Love Affair – Blind Discogs. Retrieved 2010-06-10. "Blind (Radio Edit)" – 3:47 "Shadows" – 4:19 "Blind (Frankie Knuckles Vocal)" – 7:54 "Blind (Hercules Club Mix)" – 7:00

iTunes EPBlind – Hercules and Love Affair iTunes. Retrieved 2010-06-28. "Blind" – 6:16 "Shadows" – 4:15 "Blind (Frankie Knuckles Remix)" – 7:51 "Blind (Serge Santiago Version)" – 10:48 "Blind (Hercules Club Mix)" – 6:56 "Blind (Frankie Knuckles Dub)" – 8:09

Song usage "Blind (Serge Santiago Version)" appeared on the mix album FabricLive.41 by Simian Mobile Disco.Simian Mobile Disco – FabricLive.41 Discogs. Retrieved 2010-06-30.

Charts Chart (2008)PeakpositionBelgian Singles Chart (Flanders)Hercules and Love Affair – Blind Ultratop. Retrieved 2010-06-10.23Belgian Tip Chart (Wallonia)22Belgian Dance Chart2 Hungarian Editors' Choice Top 40 Chart 27Italian Singles Chart12UK Singles ChartHercules and Love Affair – Blind Chart Stats. Retrieved 2010-06-10.40U.S. Dance/Club Play Songs[ Hercules and Love Affair – Chart History – Dance/Club Play Songs] Billboard. Retrieved 2010-06-30.22

Nominations YearCategoryGenreRecordingResult UK Music Video Awards(2008-09-29). UK Music Video Awards 2008 – Individual award nominations in full PromoNews. Retrieved 2010-06-28.2008Best ProducerMusic VideoBlind

See also List of post-disco artists and songs

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