"Fragile Tension" / "Hole to Feed" are two songs by Depeche Mode, released as a double A-side single on 7 December 2009. Unlike the other two singles from the album, there are no plans to release a 7" vinyl edition at this time, and there will not be a limited edition CD ("LCD") either.[1] It was not released in the US, nor was it released anywhere else. They were released as the third single from the group's 2009 studio album Sounds of the Universe, their 48th UK single overall, and their third double A-side single, following "Blasphemous Rumours / Somebody" and "John the Revelator / Lilian".
| "Fragile Tension" / "Hole to Feed" | ||||
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| Single by Depeche Mode | ||||
| from the album Sounds of the Universe | ||||
| Released | 7 December 2009 | |||
| Recorded | May–December 2008 | |||
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| Label | Mute | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Martin Gore ("Fragile Tension")
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| Producer(s) | Ben Hillier | |||
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| "Fragile Tension" on YouTube | ||||
| "Hole to Feed" on YouTube | ||||
"Hole to Feed" is the second Depeche Mode single written by Dave Gahan along with co-writers Christian Eigner and Andrew Phillpott, succeeding the first being "Suffer Well", from their previous album Playing the Angel.
Background
editGahan told The Guardian that "Hole to Feed" is "a very cynical song about wanting to fill a gaping hole but not knowing what to fill it with. About sometimes the idea of having a hole to feed all being a figment of my imagination when I'm actually fine."[2]
Both songs have been slightly edited and remixed for the single. "Fragile Tension" has some new instrumentation and clearer vocals, while "Hole to Feed" has been rearranged and some sections have been removed.
On the band's Tour of the Universe, "Hole to Feed" was played at every show as the 3rd song, always after "Wrong". "Fragile Tension" was performed only once, at a show in Toronto.
Music videos
editThe video for "Hole to Feed" debuted in August 2009 and was directed by Eric Wareheim (of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!). The video, which does not feature the band at all, received negative feedback from fans on YouTube.[3] It stars Cheyenne Haynes as the lead singer.[4] The "Fragile Tension" video was directed by Rob Chandler and Barney Steel and does feature the band.
Track listing
edit12": Mute / 12BONG 42
editReleased: December 21, 2009
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Fragile Tension (Stephan Bodzin Remix)" | Martin L. Gore | 9:14 |
| 2. | "Fragile Tension (Kris Menace's Love on Laserdisc Remix)" | Martin L. Gore | 6:24 |
| 3. | "Hole to Feed (Popof Vocal Mix)" | Dave Gahan, Christian Eigner, Andrew Phillpott | 8:42 |
| 4. | "Hole to Feed (Paul Woolford's Easyfun Ethereal Disco Mix)" | Gahan, Eigner, Phillpott | 9:24 |
| 5. | "Perfect (Roger Sanchez Club Mix)" | Gore | 7:24 |
| 6. | "Perfect (Ralphi Rosario Dub)" | Gore | 8:26 |
| 7. | "Peace (Hervé's 'Warehouse Frequencies' Remix)" | Gore | 5:10 |
| 8. | "Peace (Sander van Doorn Remix)" | Gore | 8:02 |
CD: Mute / CDBONG 42
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Fragile Tension (Radio Mix)" | Gore | 3:36 |
| 2. | "Hole to Feed (Radio Mix)" | Gahan, Eigner, Phillpott | 3:27 |
| 3. | "Perfect (Roger Sanchez Club Mix)" | Gore | 7:24 |
| 4. | "Come Back (SixToes Remix)" | Gahan, Eigner, Phillpott | 4:56 |
| 5. | "Fragile Tension (Laidback Luke Remix)" | Gore | 7:52 |
| 6. | "Hole to Feed (Popof Vocal Mix)" | Gahan, Eigner, Phillpott | 8:42 |
| 7. | "Fragile Tension (Peter Bjorn and John Remix)" | Gore | 3:45 |
| 8. | "Hole to Feed (Joebot Remix)" | Gahan, Eigner, Phillpott | 6:43 |
Digital download: Mute / iBONG 42
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Fragile Tension (Radio Mix)" | Gore | 3:36 |
| 2. | "Hole to Feed (Radio Mix)" | Gahan, Eigner, Phillpott | 3:27 |
| 3. | "Come Back (SixToes Remix)" | Gahan, Eigner, Phillpott | 4:56 |
| 4. | "Perfect (Ralphi & Craig Club Remix)" | Gore | 8:49 |
| 5. | "Fragile Tension (Stephan Bodzin Remix)" | Gore | 9:14 |
| 6. | "Hole to Feed (Paul Woolford's Easyfun Ethereal Disco Mix)" | Gahan, Eigner, Phillpott | 9:24 |
| 7. | "Perfect (Roger Sanchez Club Mix)" | Gore | 7:24 |
| 8. | "Fragile Tension (Solo Loves Panorama Remix)" | Gore | 6:10 |
| 9. | "Hole to Feed (Popof Vocal Mix)" | Gahan, Eigner, Phillpott | 8:42 |
iTunes download: Mute / LiBONG 42
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Fragile Tension (Radio Mix)" | Gore | 3:36 |
| 2. | "Hole to Feed (Radio Mix)" | Gahan, Eigner, Phillpott | 3:27 |
| 3. | "Come Back (SixToes Remix)" | Gahan, Eigner, Phillpott | 4:56 |
| 4. | "Perfect (Ralphi & Craig Club Remix)" | Gore | 8:49 |
| 5. | "Fragile Tension (Stephan Bodzin Remix)" | Gore | 9:14 |
| 6. | "Hole to Feed (Paul Woolford's Easyfun Ethereal Disco Mix)" | Gahan, Eigner, Phillpott | 9:24 |
| 7. | "Perfect (Roger Sanchez Club Mix)" | Gore | 7:24 |
| 8. | "Fragile Tension (Solo Loves Panorama Remix)" | Gore | 6:10 |
| 9. | "Hole to Feed (Popof Vocal Mix)" | Gahan, Eigner, Phillpott | 8:42 |
| 10. | "Perfect (Ralphi & Jody Club Remix)" | Gore | 7:39 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2009–2010) | Peak position |
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| France (SNEP)[5] | 27 |
| Germany (GfK)[6] | 39 |
References
edit- ^ "depeche mode dot com". Depechemode.com. Archived from the original on 26 March 2011. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
- ^ Hole to Feed Songfacts
- ^ Liz Ohanesian (30 September 2009). "Eric Wareheim Directs New Depeche Mode Video, Some Fans Say It's the "Worst Ever"". LA Weekly.
- ^ "Depeche Mode - Hole To Feed". YouTube. 12 November 2009. Retrieved 16 February 2012.[dead YouTube link]
- ^ "Depeche Mode – Fragile Tension / Hole to Feed" (in French). Les classement single.
- ^ "Depeche Mode – Fragile Tension / Hole to Feed" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.