Exciter - Depeche Mode Reviews

It was with baited breath that I awaited the new arrival from Depeche Mode. They'd certainly taken their time putting it together and from the horse’s mouth promised to be something special. Their career has deservedly spanned 20 years and their music has developed and expanded over that time so naturally I was keen to see what new ...  Read the complete review

Critics are hailing this latest Depeche Mode album as their best since 1990's awesome 'Violator' - it's doubtful whether this is the case, but it's certainly an extremely impressive record. Unquestionably it is leagues ahead of it's predecessor 'Ultra', which was recorded whilst leadsinger Dave Gahan was still ...  Read the complete review

20 years ago, around the time of "Just Can't Get Enought", it would've seemed unthinkable that in 2001 we'd be talking about the Mode in terms of heroin addiction, nervous breakdowns and overdoses, but that's the context in which this album has generally been reviewed. 1997's "Ultra", their first ...  Read the complete review

It's been approxiamately 20yrs since the cheeky Depeche Mode teenagers from Basildon graced us with their debut album which featured the memorable, but laughable hit 'Just Can't Get Enough', and though the lads have long since turned from synth-pop boyband prototypes to perve-pop electro rockers their inital entry still eludes ...  Read the complete review

Amazingly I’ve somehow been beaten to getting the first review of Depeche Mode’s new album ‘Exciter’ on Dooyoo. Quite how I’m not sure as it’s only been released today (14th May) but far be it from me to suggest that I’m writing the first review with the CD actually in my possession. Yes, I’m a ...  Read the complete review

Depeche Mode still suffer from something of a 'Smash Hits' centre-fold ephemeral electro-bop boy-band image. For about 20 people in the UK. Everyone else has enjoyed the extraordinary and unique musical repertoire and evolution of a band who bear comparison with both Spinal Tap and the Pet Shop Boys. But I'm not here to give ...  Read the complete review

Depeche Mode are one of those rare groups which, despite past excesses, quarrels, breakups and hearbreaks, continue to be TRUE innovators in their field. 'Exciter', the groups' 12th record, is also probably one of the best in their 20 year career. It sees vocalist Dave Gahan blossom into an honest-to-gawd, downright excellent SINGER; ...  Read the complete review