Like a Pen

"Like a Pen" is a song by Swedish electronic music duo the Knife from their third studio album, Silent Shout (2006). It was released as the album's fourth and final single on 16 October 2006 in the United Kingdom and on 28 November in the United States.

Track listings Swedish CD maxi singleKnife, The - Like a Pen Swedish Single Discogs. Retrieved 2010-06-19. "Like a Pen" (Radio Edit) – 3:33 "Like a Pen" (Album Version) – 6:15 "Like a Pen" (Club Mix) – 8:18 "Like a Pen" (Demo Version) – 5:28 "Like a Pen" (Heartthrob Remix) -6:29 "Like a Pen" (Thomas Schumacher Dub) – 8:15 "Like a Pen" (Heartthrob Dub) – 5:19

UK CD maxi singleKnife, The – Like a Pen UK Single Discogs. Retrieved 2010-06-19. "Like a Pen" (Radio Edit) – 3:24 "Like a Pen" (Extended Club Mix) -8:18 "Like a Pen" (Heartthrob Remix) – 6:29 "Like a Pen" (Heartthrob Dub) – 5:19 "Like a Pen" (Thomas Schumacher Dub) – 8:15

Charts Chart (2006)PeakpositionUK Singles Chart96US Hot Dance Singles Sales[ The Knife - Silent Shout - Billboard Singles] AllMusic. Retrieved 2010-06-18.15

Critical reception Neil Jones of MusicOMH commented that "when it comes down to it, this single thrills you inside, possibly because of, and never despite, its ultra-artistic veneer."Jones, Neil (2006-10-16). The Knife - Like A Pen (Brille) MusicOMH. Retrieved 2010-06-21. By contrast, Alex Lai of Contactmusic.com said, "those who are not fans of the genre are unlikely to find the mid-pace bleeps and samples appealing" and that Karin Dreijer's voice is "not best used here."Lai, Alex (2006). The Knife - Like A Pen Single Review Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 2010-06-21.

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