"Soul Destruction" is a song by English pop band
T'Pau, released on 30 September 1991 as the third single from their third studio album, ''
The Promise''. The song was written by vocalist
Carol Decker
Carol Ann Decker (born 10 September 1957) is an English singer and musician. She is the lead vocalist of the band T'Pau, which had international success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Although Decker is mainly associated with the group, she ...
and rhythm guitarist Ron Rogers, and was produced by
Andy Richards
Andrew John Richards (born 26 October 1952) is a British-Australian pianist, composer, music producer and keyboardist.
The artists he has played with include Frankie Goes to Hollywood, George Michael, Propaganda, Grace Jones, Rush, Annie Lenno ...
. It peaked at number 79 on the
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-s ...
.
For its release as a single, "Soul Destruction" was remixed by
Phil Harding and Ian Curnow to produce a more dance-orientated track.
Critical reception
In a review of ''The Promise'', Alex Henderson of
AllMusic
AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databas ...
noted that "commercial, radio-minded songs" like "Soul Destruction" "begged the question: if American listeners could accept Roxette, why not T'Pau?"
Track listing
7-inch and cassette single (UK)
#"Soul Destruction" (Remix) – 3:39
#"Dirty Town" – 3:59
12-inch single
#"Soul Destruction" (Remix) – 8:02
#"Soul Destruction" (Album Version) – 3:44
#"Dirty Town" – 3:59
CD single
#"Soul Destruction" (Remix) – 3:39
#"Soul Destruction" (Heavy Bliss Mix) – 3:52
#"Whenever You Need Me" (Requiem Remix) – 6:22
#"Dirty Town" – 3:59
Personnel
T'Pau
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Carol Decker
Carol Ann Decker (born 10 September 1957) is an English singer and musician. She is the lead vocalist of the band T'Pau, which had international success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Although Decker is mainly associated with the group, she ...
– lead vocals
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Dean Howard – lead guitar
* Ronnie Rogers – rhythm guitar
* Michael Chetwood – keyboards
* Paul Jackson – bass guitar
* Tim Burgess – drums
Production
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Andy Richards
Andrew John Richards (born 26 October 1952) is a British-Australian pianist, composer, music producer and keyboardist.
The artists he has played with include Frankie Goes to Hollywood, George Michael, Propaganda, Grace Jones, Rush, Annie Lenno ...
– production ("Soul Destruction")
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Chris Lord-Alge
Chris Lord-Alge is an American mix engineer. He is the brother of both Tom Lord-Alge and Jeff Lord-Alge, both of whom are also audio engineers. Chris and Tom are known for their abundant use of dynamic compression for molding mixes that play wel ...
– mixing (album version of "Soul Destruction" and "Dirty Town")
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Bob Ludwig
Robert C. Ludwig (born c. 1945) is an American mastering engineer. He has mastered recordings on all the major recording formats for all the major record labels, and on projects by more than 1,300 artists including Led Zeppelin, Lou Reed, Qu ...
– mastering ("Soul Destruction")
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Phil Harding – remixing and additional production ("Soul Destruction")
* Ian Curnow – remixing and additional production ("Soul Destruction")
* T'Pau – production ("Dirty Town")
Other
* Mike Owen – photography
* Mark Millington/The Graphic Edge – sleeve design
Charts
References
External links
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{{T'Pau
1991 singles
T'Pau (band) songs
Songs written by Carol Decker
Songs written by Ron Rogers