I Can Only Disappoint U

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"I Can Only Disappoint U"
I Can Only Disappoint U CD1 front.jpg
Single by Mansun
from the album Little Kix
Released25 July 2000 (Japan)
31 July 2000 (UK)
Recorded2000, Astoria on the River Thames
Genre Alternative rock
Length4:47
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
"Six"
(1999)
"I Can Only Disappoint U"
(2000)
"Electric Man"
(2000)

"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.

Contents

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

All tracks are written by Dominic Chad and Paul Draper; Except "Golden Stone" written by Dominic Chad.

CD 1 (Includes a free poster)
No.TitleLength
1."I Can Only Disappoint U (Single Mix)"4:21
2."Decisions, Decisions"6:03
3."Repair Man"4:03
CD 2
No.TitleLength
1."I Can Only Disappoint U (LP Mix)"4:47
2."My Idea Of Fun"4:00
3."Golden Stone"4:35
Cassette
No.TitleLength
1."I Can Only Disappoint U (Single Mix)"4:21
2."My Idea Of Fun"4:00
3."Repair Man"4:03
12" vinyl promo
No.TitleLength
1."I Can Only Disappoint U (Perfecto Club Mix)"6:37
2."I Can Only Disappoint U (Perfecto Instrumental)" 
CD EP (Japan)
No.TitleLength
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

Chart positions

Chart (2000)Peak
position
UK Singles Chart [3] 8
Scottish Singles Chart [4] 9

References

  1. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 348. ISBN   1-904994-10-5.
  2. "Mansun – I Can Only Disappoint U (2000, Vinyl)". Discogs .
  3. "UK Chartlog". zobbel.de. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
  4. "Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100". officialcharts.com. 2000-08-06. Retrieved 2016-09-19.