It was released on 26 July 2010 through Fiction and Last Gang as the third and final single from the album.

Crystal Castles wrote "Baptism" for their second studio album, Crystal Castles (2010); according to a press release, it was recorded at "an Icelandic church, a Canadian cabin, and a Detroit garage".

[1] "Baptism" was written by Crystal Castles members Ethan Kath and Alice Glass, along with Luke Leeder.

[2] It was released on 26 July 2010 through Fiction and Last Gang as the third and final single from the album.

[3][4][5] Crystal Castles performed the song at Jimmy Kimmel Live!