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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 .
All tracks are written by Dominic Chad and Paul Draper; Except "Golden Stone" written by Dominic Chad.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "I Can Only Disappoint U (Single Mix)" | 4:21 |
2. | "Decisions, Decisions" | 6:03 |
3. | "Repair Man" | 4:03 |
No. | Title | Length |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Chart (2000) | Peak position |
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UK Singles Chart [3] | 8 |
Scottish Singles Chart [4] | 9 |