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U Found Out

"U Found Out" is a song by British girl duo the Handbaggers. Released in 1996 by Tidy Trax as a single, it features a sample from Depeche Mode's 1981 song "Just Can't Get Enough", and was produced by Tidy Boys. It was also the first release by the label, peaking at number 55 on the UK Singles Chart[2] and number eight on the UK Dance Singles Chart.[3] A music video was also produced to promote the single.

"U Found Out"
Single by The Handbaggers
Released1996
Genre
Length3:49
LabelTidy Trax
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Amadeus Celery Mozart
  • Andrew J. Pickles
Music video
"U Found Out" on YouTube

Critical reception

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Richard Smith from Melody Maker wrote, "This is that handbag track that samples Depeche Mode's 'Just Can't Get Enough'. It actually works really well. Whenever it comes on in a club, everyone goes "What the..." but then they all start smiling at each other. Which is nice."[4] A reviewer from Music Week gave the song three out of five, noting that the DM riff is adapted for a handbag house track "which has been doing the business in the clubs."[1] In his weekly dance column, James Hamilton mentioned it as a "Shola & Selina chanted nagging romp with its hottest mixes punctuated by the Depeche Mode 'Just Can't Get Enough' riff while all have elements from The Jets' 'Crush on You'."[5] On the re-release of the single in 1997, Music Week gave it four out of five, complimenting its "clever" use of the sample. They also concluded that "thanks to heavy media support", it "should soar into the sales chart."[6]

Track listing

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  • 12", UK (1995)[7]
A1. "U Found Out" (Tradesmans Mix) – 8:45
AA1. "U Found Out" (Strike Me Down Remix) – 6:39
AA2. "U Found Out" (Handbag Mode Version) – 6:11
  • CD single, UK (1996)[8]
  1. "U Found Out" (Radio Edit) – 3:49
  2. "U Found Out" (Tony De Vit Remix) – 7:37
  3. "U Found Out" (Hyperlogic Remix) – 5:58
  4. "U Found Out" (Red Hand Gang Remix) – 8:01
  5. "U Found Out" (Tom Wilson Remix) – 6:29
  6. "U Found Out" (Handbag Mode Mix) – 6:13
  • CD maxi, Germany (1996)[9]
  1. "U Found Out" (Radio Edit) – 3:49
  2. "U Found Out" (Tony De Vit Mix) – 7:37
  3. "U Found Out" (Tom Wilson Remix) – 6:30
  4. "U Found Out" (Red Hand Gang Mix) – 8:01
  5. "U Found Out" (Handbag Mode Mix) – 6:13
  6. "U Found Out" (Hyperlogic Mix) – 5:58

Charts

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Chart (1996) Peak
position
Scotland (OCC)[10] 30
UK Singles (OCC)[2] 55
UK Dance (OCC)[3] 8

References

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  1. ^ a b "Reviews" (PDF). Music Week. 11 May 1996. p. 14. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Handbaggers". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40 16 June 1996 - 22 June 1996". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  4. ^ Smith, Richard (18 May 1996). "Singles". Melody Maker. p. 47. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  5. ^ Hamilton, James (8 June 1996). "DJ Directory" (PDF). Music Week. p. 11. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  6. ^ "Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 24 May 1997. p. 18. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  7. ^ "The Handbaggers – U Found Out". Discogs. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  8. ^ "The Handbaggers – U Found Out". Discogs. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  9. ^ "The Handbaggers – U Found Out". Discogs. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  10. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 09 June 1996 - 15 June 1996". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
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