Soul Destruction (song)


"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.

Critical reception

Upon its release as a single, Margaret Hussey of The Northern Echo felt that the "dance/rock track" is "not as catchy as their earlier stuff", but still considered it a "good strong song". 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?"

Track listing

7-inch and cassette single
  1. "Soul Destruction" – 3:39
  2. "Dirty Town" – 3:59
12-inch single
  1. "Soul Destruction" – 8:02
  2. "Soul Destruction" – 3:44
  3. "Dirty Town" – 3:59
CD single
  1. "Soul Destruction" – 3:39
  2. "Soul Destruction" – 3:52
  3. "Whenever You Need Me" – 6:22
  4. "Dirty Town" – 3:59

Personnel

T'Pau
Production
Other
  • Mike Owen – photography
  • Mark Millington/The Graphic Edge – sleeve design