"I Can Only Disappoint U" is a song by the English alternative rock band Mansun. It was released in July 2000 as the lead single from the band's third album Little Kix, peaking at No. 8 and becoming the band's fourth and final top ten hit in the UK.
The song was written by frontman Paul Draper with lead guitarist Dominic Chad. It was recorded and produced by Hugh Padgham and co-producer Michael Hunter. A progressive house/trance 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
Personnel
Mansun Dominic Chad – electric guitar, backing vocals, piano, lead vocals ("Golden Stone"). Paul Draper – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards Andie Rathbone – drums, percussion Stove – bass
Production Hugh Padgham – producer ("I Can Only Disappoint U", "Decisions, Decisions", "Repair Man"), Mixing ("Decisions, Decisions") Mike Hunter – producer ("Repair Man", "My Idea Of Fun", "Golden Stone"), co-producer ("I Can Only Disappoint U", "Decisions, Decisions", "Repair Man"), mixing ("Repair Man", "My Idea Of Fun", "Golden Stone"), engineer ("My Idea Of Fun", "Golden Stone") Mark 'Spike' Stent – mixing ("I Can Only Disappoint U") Anne Dudley – strings ("Decisions, Decisions") Anton Corbijn – photography Alex Hutchinson – design
Chart positions Chart (2000) PeakpositionUK Singles Chart8Scottish Singles Chart9
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