I Can Only Disappoint U
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| "I Can Only Disappoint U" | ||||
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| Single by Mansun | ||||
| from the album Little Kix | ||||
| Released | 25 July 2000 (Japan) 31 July 2000 (UK) | |||
| Recorded | 2000, Astoria on the River Thames | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 4:47 4:21 (Single Mix) | |||
| Label | Parlophone (Europe), Toshiba EMI (Japan) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Paul Draper, Dominic Chad | |||
| Producer(s) | Hugh Padgham, Michael Hunter (co-producer) | |||
| Mansun singles chronology | ||||
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"I Can Only Disappoint U" is a song by the English alternative rock band Mansun. The song was written by band-leader Paul Draper with lead guitarist Dominic Chad. It was recorded and produced by Hugh Padgham and co-producer Michael Hunter during sessions for the group's third studio album. The song was released as the first single in 2000 from the group's third album, Little Kix. The song went on to become their fourth and final top ten hit in the UK peaking at #8.[1] A progressive house/trance[2] remix by Paul Oakenfold preceded the release of the single during the summer of 2000.
In 2004, Mansun released a demo recording of the song on the compilation album Kleptomania. The demo was recorded by Paul Draper alone with guitar overdubs by Dominic Chad.
In 2013, Dev Hynes recording under his Blood Orange name recorded a cover of the song. The song was retitled "Always Let U Down" and released on his second studio album Cupid Deluxe.
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are written by Dominic Chad and Paul Draper; Except "Golden Stone" written by Dominic Chad
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Can Only Disappoint U (Single Mix)" | 4:21 |
| 2. | "Decisions, Decisions" | 6:03 |
| 3. | "Repair Man" | 4:03 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Can Only Disappoint U (LP Mix)" | 4:47 |
| 2. | "My Idea Of Fun" | 4:00 |
| 3. | "Golden Stone" | 4:35 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Can Only Disappoint U (Single Mix)" | 4:21 |
| 2. | "My Idea Of Fun" | 4:00 |
| 3. | "Repair Man" | 4:03 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "I Can Only Disappoint U (Perfecto Club Mix)" | 6:37 |
| 2. | "I Can Only Disappoint U (Perfecto Instrumental)" |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Can Only Disappoint U (Single Mix)" | 4:21 |
| 2. | "My Idea Of Fun" | 4:00 |
| 3. | "Golden Stone" | 4:35 |
| 4. | "Decisions, Decisions" | 6:03 |
| 5. | "Repair Man" | 4:03 |
| 6. | "I Can Only Disappoint U (Perfecto Club Mix)" | 6:37 |
Personnel[edit]
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Chart positions[edit]
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles Chart[3] | 8 |
| Scottish Singles Chart[4] | 9 |
References[edit]
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 348. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "Mansun – I Can Only Disappoint U (2000, Vinyl)".
- ^ "UK Chartlog". zobbel.de. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100". officialcharts.com. 2000-08-06. Retrieved 2016-09-19.
