Venus in Chains explained

"Venus in Chains" is a song recorded by German dance act U96, released in 1996 as the third and last single from their fourth album, Heaven (1996). It features vocals by German singer Dorothy Lapi (a.k.a. Dea-Li) and peaked at number seven in the Czech Republic. Additionally, it was a top 20 hit in Austria and a top 60 hit in Sweden. A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by German music video and film director Martin Weisz.^[1]

Critical reception

Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote, "She sings she's a slave in chains. Eurohouse is becoming kinky business with this new single by German submarinehitmachine. The up-tempo beats refrain from hardcore rave frenzy and the melody hooks are definitely catchy."^[2]

Track listing

• CD single, Germany

1. "Venus in Chains" (Video Mix) – 3:30
2. "In Chains" – 5:02

• CD maxi, Germany

1. "Venus in Chains" (Video Mix) – 3:30
2. "Venus in Chains" (In Chains) – 5:02
3. "Venus in Chains" (Bass Bumpers Remix) – 5:56
4. "1-900-LOVE" – 4:02

• CD maxi (Remix), Germany

1. "Venus in Chains" (Future Breeze Mix) – 6:47
2. "Venus in Chains" (Klubbheads Venusheuvel Mix) – 6:46

Notes and References

1. Web site: U96 - Venus in Chains. YouTube. 6 December 2019.
2. New Releases: Singles. Music & Media. 19 October 1996. 6 December 2019.
3. Top National Sellers. Music & Media. 9 November 1996. 6 December 2019.