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"Barrel of a Gun" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released as the first single from their ninth studio album, Ultra (1997), on 3 February 1997. The song reached number one in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Spain and Sweden while reaching the top 10 in several other countries, including Finland, Germany, Norway and the United Kingdom. In North America, the song reached number 47 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the Canadian Singles Chart.

Song meaning

"It's about understanding what you're about and realising that you don't necessarily fit into somebody else's scheme of things," said keyboardist Martin Gore. Singer Dave Gahan, who was weakened from his battle with substance abuse at the time, added, "The song sums up the way I was treating myself and everybody around me. That's what life had in store for me every day. It's a really powerful statement. When you're in that kind of row, the last thing on your mind is dying."

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "One of the true pioneering acts of electro-pop ends a lengthy break from the airwaves with a thoroughly satisfying if often caustic blend of techno synths and metallic guitars. Singer Dave Gahan has a field day digging into Martin Gore's typically heavy lyrics, comfortably swerving back and forth between hypnotic lethargy to white-knuckled intensity. Producer Tim Simenon wisely underlines the track with the kind of hip-hop motion needed to crack the pop market, while carefully weaving the instrumentation so that rockers and clubheads alike can happily jam on this one—and they will."

Dominic Pride from Music & Media noted that Depeche Mode "serve up the sombre, industrial sound for which they've become huge in Europe, but with Simenon adding some open space to the production." He added that Gahan's "distorted vocals bring a touch of Nine Inch Nails to the party." A reviewer from Music Week rated the song four out of five, commenting, "After four years away, this atmospheric epic hints at an even darker approach from the 'Mode. As the first taster for their new album, this is a certain smash."

Music video

The music video for the song, shot in Morocco by Anton Corbijn, features Gahan with long hair singing with his eyes closed, with eyeballs drawn on his eyelids to make it seem like they are open.

Track listings

All songs were written by Martin Gore. Шаблон:Col-begin Шаблон:Col-2

• UK and European CD single

1. "Barrel of a Gun"
2. "Painkiller"
3. "Barrel of a Gun" (Underworld soft mix)
4. "Barrel of a Gun" (One Inch Punch mix)

• UK and US 12-inch single

A1. "Barrel of a Gun" – 5:31

A2. "Barrel of a Gun" (Underworld hard mix) – 9:36

B1. "Barrel of a Gun" (3 Phase mix) – 5:25

B2. "Barrel of a Gun" (One Inch Punch mix (V2)) – 5:29

B3. "Barrel of a Gun" (Underworld soft mix) – 6:29

• UK limited-edition 12-inch single

A1. "Painkiller" (Plastikman mix)

A2. "Painkiller"

B1. "Barrel of a Gun" (One Inch Punch mix)

B2. "Barrel of a Gun" (United mix)

• US CD single

1. "Barrel of a Gun" – 5:30
2. "Barrel of a Gun" (United mix) – 6:34
3. "Painkiller" (original mix) – 7:28

• US 7-inch single

A. "Barrel of a Gun" – 5:30

B. "Painkiller" (original mix) – 7:28

• Canadian CD single

1. "Barrel of a Gun" (single version) – 5:29
2. "Painkiller" (Plastikman mix) – 8:39
3. "Barrel of a Gun" (Underworld soft mix) – 6:27
4. "Barrel of a Gun" (One Inch Punch mix) – 5:25
5. "Barrel of a Gun" (Underworld hard mix) – 9:36

• Australian CD single

1. "Barrel of a Gun" (Underworld hard mix)
2. "Barrel of a Gun" (United mix)
3. "Painkiller" (Plastikman mix)

• Japanese CD single

1. "Barrel of a Gun"
2. "Painkiller"
3. "Barrel of a Gun" (Underworld soft mix)
4. "Barrel of a Gun" (One Inch Punch mix)
5. "Barrel of a Gun" (Underworld hard mix)
6. "Barrel of a Gun" (United mix)
7. "Painkiller" (Plastikman mix)

Credits and personnel

Credits are taken from the Ultra album booklet.

Studios

• Recorded at Abbey Road, Eastcote, Westside, Strongroom, RAK (London, England), Electric Lady (New York City), and Larrabee West (Los Angeles)
• Mastered at The Exchange (London, England)

Personnel

• Martin Gore – writing (as Martin L. Gore)
• Dave Clayton – keyboards, keyboard programming
• Victor Indrizzo – percussion
• Tim Simenon – production, mixing
• Q. – mixing, engineering
• Kerry Hopwood – programming
• Mike Marsh – mastering

Charts

Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Barrel of a Gun"

Chart (1997)	Peak position
Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)	3
Czech Republic (IFPI CR)	1
Denmark (Tracklisten)	6
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100 Singles)	5
Hungary (MAHASZ)	1
Italy (FIMI)	1
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)	2
Spain (AFYVE)	1
UK Indie (OCC)	1

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Barrel of a Gun"

Chart (1997)	Position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100 Singles)	87
Germany (Official German Charts)	100
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)	55
US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)	80

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Barrel of a Gun"

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Шаблон:Abbr
United Kingdom	3 February 1997	Шаблон:Hlist	Mute
	17 February 1997	Limited-edition 12-inch vinyl
Japan	18 June 1997	CD

External links

• Single information from the official Depeche Mode web site
• Allmusic review Шаблон:Rating