"Identify" is a pop

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–ballad written by Billy Corgan

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 and performed by Natalie Imbruglia

Natalie Imbruglia

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 for the Stigmata

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soundtrack

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 (1999). The song was released only as a promo single

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, and was therefore ineligible to chart, although Imbruglia did film a music video

Music video

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 for it, directed by Samuel Bayer

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, which features on the Stigmata DVD

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. Dark and broody in style, the song is seen as a departure from Imbruglia's usual sound, and remains a fan favourite.

Track listing

1. "Identify" (Radio edit)
2. "Identify" (Album version)
3. "Call out Hook"