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===The Perfect Drug (Edit)===
'''''Running Time: 4:22'''''
The original song shortened by fifty seconds to suit radio airplay. Available on radio promos only.
===The Perfect Drug (''We're In This Together'' version)===
'''''Running Time: 5:42'''''
From the third ''We're In This Together'' single and international ''Into The Void'' single, this version is same as the original, but does not cut off at the end, rather repeating further and fading out.
===The Perfect Drug (Instrumental)===
'''''Running Time: 4:50'''''
Released by Reznor via his account at [[remix.nin.com]], this version features a differently-structured ending, but is otherwise the same as the original version minus the vocal tracks.
===The Perfect Drug ([[Meat Beat Manifesto]])===
'''''Running Time: 7:25'''''
This remix is almost a dub mix: it is very light on lyrics and emphasizes the percussion beat of the song. The word "annihilate" is added at some points and leads this remix out of the breakdown and into the ending portion. "The only lyrics in this version are "And I want you" and "You are the perfect drug."
===The Perfect Drug (Plug)===
'''''Running Time: 6:53'''''
Incorporating dream-like synths and a danceable rhythm, this remix is notable for its synth rendition of the opening strains of the song. The last few lyrics of the first verse are used, "You are the perfect drug" is heard at the breakdown, and vocal instrumentation has been added. "Take me with you" is repeated at the end of this remix.
===The Perfect Drug ([[Nine Inch Nails]])===
'''''Running Time: 8:19'''''
This remix begins with Reznor whispering "You are the perfect drug," distorted and slowed down. A dance beat and wind are added over the vocals to form the first section. The lyrics are then sung about a third of the way through, as the beat becomes heavier and the synths build in volume. By the middle of the song, the music becomes much louder as the lyric "Take me with you" is whispered over it. Vocal instrumentation, albeit distorted, is also incorporated into this remix. Perhaps the most notable aspect of this remix is the use of the "[[Closer]]" synth voice to replicate the melody at the end of the song.
===The Perfect Drug (Spacetime Continuum)===
'''''Running Time: 5:42'''''
Windchime-like instrumentation over a percussive beat and the whispered lyric "You are the perfect drug" open this remix. It then goes into a percolating beat, with a simple melody over a pulsing bass. This could be considered one of the "quieter" mixes of the song, as it is not as aggressive as the other remixes.
===The Perfect Drug (The Orb)===
'''''Running Time: 6:11'''''
This remix begins with the lyric "You are the perfect drug" heavily distorted as a swirling beat comes in over it. The word "drug" is also repeated at various points in this version. At about three minutes in, the lyric "Take me with you" is repeated as the mix goes into a pseudo-breakdown. At the breakdown, a bass line over percussion, leads into the song's finale.
===The Perfect Drug (Aphrodite)===
'''''Running Time: 6:10 (Vinyl version), 5:38 (DJ Aphrodite upload)''''' This remix is exclusive to the vinyl edition of ''"The Perfect Drug" Versions.'' It's set in a different key than the other remixes and has a fast, electronic beat. As with most of the other remixes, it is light on lyrics, consisting only of "can't keep control/can't keep track," "taking me," and "you are perfect." A CD-quality The track as released in 1997 was mastered at a slower speed. An MP3 file of the track this version was uploaded by Reznor on remix.nin.com.The original, unaltered track was eventually uploaded to Soundcloud by DJ Aphrodite, who stated: "This is the original speed the remix was made at. For the vinyl, [[Nothing Records]] slowed it down to around 160bpm, perhaps to lower the vocals, and at the time the general music loving public were still not used to the speed and energy of Jungle/D&B."
==Live==
Fellow NIN fan Whiskers had previously asked the same when he had lunch with the drummer. [http://forum.nin.com/bb/read.php?30,234801,665605#msg-665605 link]
Reznor answered a question about playing "The Perfect Drug" live directly during a 2017 Q&A in Chicago. He said:
<blockquote>"We've tried it. The unsexy answer is it just doesn't sound that good live. And it's hard to sing, and it ends up making me angry, so we don't do it."</blockquote>
==Music Video==
==External Links==
*[http://vimeo.com/3612941 "The Perfect Drug" music video]
*[httphttps://remixaphroditerecordings.nindatabeats.com/playdownload/mix?id=60 amix1 "The Perfect Drug" (Aphrodite Mix) at remix.nin.comas uploaded by DJ Aphrodite]
*[http://theninhotline.net/archives/articles/manager/display_article.php?id=827 Interview] with VIVA 2 Magazine