
Q was a monthly UK music magazine, published in print from 1986 to 2020, and available online only from 2023 to 2024. Promotional items, such as special-edition covermount CDs or books, were frequently included. The December 2011 issue came with (Ăhk-to͝ong Ba͞y-bi) Covered, a compilation featuring various artists performing songs from U2’s album Achtung Baby, released in 1991. Depeche Mode contributed So Cruel, marking the band’s fifth cover track.
CD – UK
Q Magazine – QMAGU2DEC2011 (released 25 October 2011)

6. So Cruel 6:02
Note: The compilation was also released digitally in November 2011, made available via the iTunes store.
Depeche Mode – So Cruel
- original version written by Bono
- mixed by Sie Medway-Smith and Depeche Mode
- highest chart position N/A
- 2011 Depeche Mode was Andrew Fletcher, David Gahan, and Martin Gore
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