Soul Destruction (song) explained

Soul Destruction
Cover:	T'Pau Soul Destruction 1991 Single Release Cover.jpeg
Type:	single
Artist:	T'Pau
Album:	The Promise
B-Side:	Dirty Town
Released:	30 September 1991^[1]
Genre:	Pop rock
Length:	3:39
Label:	Siren
Producer:	Andy Richards
Prev Title:	Walk on Air
Prev Year:	1991
Next Title:	Only a Heartbeat
Next Year:	1991

"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 and rhythm guitarist Ron Rogers, and was produced by Andy Richards. It peaked at number 79 on the UK Singles Chart.

For its release as a single, "Soul Destruction" was remixed by Phil Harding and Ian Curnow to produce a more dance-orientated track.^[2]

Critical reception

In a review of The Promise, Alex Henderson of AllMusic noted that "commercial, radio-minded songs" like "Soul Destruction" "begged the question: if American listeners could accept Roxette, why not T'Pau?"^[3]

Track listing

7-inch and cassette single (UK)^{[4] [5]}

1. "Soul Destruction" (Remix) – 3:39
2. "Dirty Town" – 3:59

12-inch single^[6]

1. "Soul Destruction" (Remix) – 8:02
2. "Soul Destruction" (Album Version) – 3:44
3. "Dirty Town" – 3:59

CD single^[7]

1. "Soul Destruction" (Remix) – 3:39
2. "Soul Destruction" (Heavy Bliss Mix) – 3:52
3. "Whenever You Need Me" (Requiem Remix) – 6:22
4. "Dirty Town" – 3:59

Personnel

T'Pau

• Carol Decker – lead vocals
• Dean Howard – lead guitar
• Ronnie Rogers – rhythm guitar
• Michael Chetwood – keyboards
• Paul Jackson – bass guitar
• Tim Burgess – drums

Production

• Andy Richards – production ("Soul Destruction")
• Chris Lord-Alge – mixing (album version of "Soul Destruction" and "Dirty Town")
• Bob Ludwig – mastering ("Soul Destruction")
• 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

Chart (1991)	Peak position
UK Singles Chart (OCC)^[8]	79
UK Playlist Chart (Music Week)^[9]	46

Notes and References

1. New Releases: Singles . . 28 September 1991 . 23 . 0265-1548.
2. Web site: Soul Destruction . tpau.co.uk . 30 May 2024.
3. Web site: Henderson . Alex . The Promise - T'Pau : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards . AllMusic . 30 May 2024.
4. Soul Destruction . . 1991 . UK 7-inch single sleeve . . SRN 145.
5. Soul Destruction . . 1991 . UK cassette single sleeve . . SRNC 145.
6. Soul Destruction . . 1991 . UK 12-inch single sleeve . . SRNTG 145.
7. Soul Destruction . . 1991 . UK CD single sleeve . . SRNDG 145.
8. Singles - Positions 76 to 200 . . Spotlight Publications . 12 October 1991 . 2.
9. Playlist Chart . . 26 October 1991 . 20 . 0265-1548.