Defiant Order
2011 album by Birdy Nam Nam
Defiant Order is the third studio album by French electronic turntable band Birdy Nam Nam. The album was released via Savoir Faire / SME France on 19 September 2011 and was re-released worldwide on 28 May 2013 through Owsla. A four-part series of remix EPs were released weekly starting on 7 June 2013, including tracks from their 2012 mixtape Geto Bird.
Singles
"Defiant Order" is the album's lead single. It was initially released on 15 June 2011, and was re-released on Owsla alongside four remixes on 22 January 2013. A remix by Phuture Doom was also released on Owsla, exclusively to their subscription service "Nest".
"Goin' In" is the second single from the album. It was released on 9 May 2011. The song, alongside remixes by Skrillex and French Fries, also features on the "Jaded Future" extended play. The track was remixed several times by Skrillex, who made a "Goin' Hard" mix, a "Goin' Down" mix, two unreleased remixes and a Dog Blood remix with Boys Noize.
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