A Pain That I'm Used To

"A Pain That I'm Used To" is a song by English electronic band Depeche Mode. It is the opening track on their eleventh studio album, Playing the Angel (2005).

"A Pain That I'm Used To"
Single by Depeche Mode
from the album Playing the Angel
B-side	"Newborn"
Released	12 December 2005 (7") 19 December 2005 (12")
Recorded	January–July 2005, Sound Design (Santa Barbara, California)
Genre	Alternative dance, industrial rock
Length	4:11 (album version) 3:23 (radio edit 1) 3:27 (radio edit 2)
Label	Mute Records
Songwriter(s)	Martin Gore
Producer(s)	Ben Hillier
Depeche Mode singles chronology
"Precious" (2005) "A Pain That I'm Used To" (2005) "Suffer Well" (2006)

Background

The song was released on 12 December 2005 by Mute Records as the album's second single, and the 42nd DM single overall.. The single contains remixes by UK Mute label mates Goldfrapp, and Jacques Lu Cont (Stuart Price). There are also two radio versions. The first one is only a slight remix, whereas the second contains a completely different, more electronic introduction and instrumentation.

Although "Better Days" was mentioned to be the B-side for the single in its press release, it ended up being a track called "Newborn" when the track lists were released. "Better Days" went on to be the B-side to the following single, "Suffer Well". "Newborn" is a slow song that transforms into a harder song during the chorus. It is a fan-favourite in terms of B-sides.

The single was only physically released in the UK. The US only had a digital release (i.e., iTunes). The song reached number 15 upon UK release. In the US, the song debuted at number 45 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart on 14 January 2006. It eventually reached number 6.

The track is one of the few Depeche Mode songs to feature a real bass, which is played by Andy Fletcher in this one.[1]

Formats and track listings

7"

Picture disc / Bong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Goldfrapp remix)" – 4:39
2. "Newborn (Foster Remix by Kettel)" – 5:26

12"

Mute / 12Bong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont remix)" – 7:51
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont dub)" – 8:00

12"

Mute / L12Bong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Threshold mix)" – 6:07
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Spansule mix)" – 7:21

CD

Mute / CDBong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To" – 4:11
2. "Newborn" – 5:34

CD

Mute / LCDBong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont remix)" – 7:51
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont dub)" – 8:00
3. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Goldfrapp remix)" – 4:39
4. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Spansule mix)" – 7:22
5. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Telex remix)" – 3:28

DVD

Mute / DVDBong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (video)" – 3:49
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (exclusive behind the scenes footage)" – 3:52
3. "Newborn (Foster Remix by Kettel)" – 5:26

Promo 12"

Mute / P12Bong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont remix)" – 7:51
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont dub)" – 8:00

Promo 12"

Mute / PL12Bong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Threshold mix)" – 6:07
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Spansule mix)" – 7:21

Radio Promo CD 1

Mute / RCDBong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (radio edit 1)" – 3:23
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (album version)" – 4:12

Radio Promo CD 2

Mute / RLCDBong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (radio edit 2)" – 3:27
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (album version)" – 4:12

Club Promo CD

Mute / PCDBong36 (EU)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont remix)" – 7:51
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont dub)" – 8:00
3. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Threshold mix)" – 6:07
4. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Spansule mix)" – 7:21
5. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Goldfrapp remix)" – 4:39
6. "Newborn (Foster Remix by Kettel)" – 5:26

• Club promo CD single.

Promo CD

Reprise / PRO-CD-101694 (US)

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont remix)" – 7:51
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont dub)" – 8:00
3. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Goldfrapp remix)" – 4:39
4. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Spansule mix)" – 7:21
5. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Telex remix)" – 3:29
6. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Threshold mix)" – 6:07
7. "Newborn (Foster Remix by Kettel)" – 5:34

Digital Downloads

1. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Telex club mix)" - 5.49
2. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Telex remix 2)" - 3.26
3. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Spansule mix edit)" – 4:15
4. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Bitstream Threshold mix edit)" – 4:04
5. "A Pain That I'm Used To (Jacques Lu Cont remix edit)" – 4:47

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2005–06) Peak position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[2] 24 Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[3] 3 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[4] 20 Denmark (Tracklisten)[5] 3 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[6] 15 France (SNEP)[7] 96 Germany (Official German Charts)[8] 11 Greece (IFPI)[9] 12 Hungary (Mahasz)[10] 1 Italy (FIMI)[11] 2 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[12] 27 Poland (ZPAV)[13] 1 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[14] 1 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[15] 13 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[16] 23 UK Singles (OCC)[17] 15 US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[18] 6

External links

• Single information from the official Depeche Mode web site
• Allmusic review
• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

References

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