Sounds Of The Universe - Depeche Mode

Playing The Angel - Depeche Mode

of many instruments and backing vocals Martin Gore took over the song-writing with the single See You back in 1982, and proved the critics wrong who said Depeche Mode would fall apart without Vince! Without Vince Clarke, the band went on to explore their darker side, writing more meaningful songs with often deep and dark lyrics, and I have to say after seeing them live on three occasions, they are a really good live act. They have produced some classic albums such as Violator, Ultra, Black Celebration,and Songs of Faith and Devotion. So when the band produced their 10th studio album Exciter in 2001, I rushed out to buy it without hesitation, but was left quite ...

Playing The Angel - Depeche Mode

of many instruments and backing vocals Martin Gore took over the song-writing with the single See You back in 1982, and proved the critics wrong who said Depeche Mode would fall apart without Vince! Without Vince Clarke, the band went on to explore their darker side, writing more meaningful songs with often deep and dark lyrics, and I have to say after seeing them live on three occasions, they are a really good live act. They have produced some classic albums such as Violator, Ultra, Black Celebration,and Songs of Faith and Devotion. So when the band produced their 10th studio album Exciter in 2001, I rushed out to buy it without hesitation, but was left quite ...

Depeche Mode - Sounds of the Universe

Note: originally written for my review website, ShaunMunro.co.uk, thanks! ~~~ #1: In Chains ========== Depeche Mode s album kicks off in jarring, almost droning fashion. A slow-rise leaves one feeling a little impatient, but once the vocals kick in, followed by some minimalist lead guitar and melodic bass, all fear abates. A moody, brooding track that, at almost seven minutes, could very well have outstayed its welcome, yet the enticing vocal work and gripping bass make this one an addictive, entrancing listen - 8/10 #2: Hole to Feed ============= A relentless drum beat from the outset makes this another memorable track, accompanied by some impassioned vocals on both ...

Depeche Mode - Sounds of the Universe

Note: originally written for my review website, ShaunMunro.co.uk, thanks! ~~~ #1: In Chains ========== Depeche Mode s album kicks off in jarring, almost droning fashion. A slow-rise leaves one feeling a little impatient, but once the vocals kick in, followed by some minimalist lead guitar and melodic bass, all fear abates. A moody, brooding track that, at almost seven minutes, could very well have outstayed its welcome, yet the enticing vocal work and gripping bass make this one an addictive, entrancing listen - 8/10 #2: Hole to Feed ============= A relentless drum beat from the outset makes this another memorable track, accompanied by some impassioned vocals on both ...

Depeche Mode - Sounds of the Universe

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ INTRO (or Musings for the Masses) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ First of all a confession. I am a dyed in the wool Depeche Mode (DM) fan, and have been since I first listened to Some Great Reward in 1984 - the album that featured the hit international single "People Are People" and announced DM s arrival to a wider public. I could probably string together entire conversations consisting of DM lyrics, and am sad enough to admit that me, and my cousin - a fellow devotee, have done so on one or two less than sober occasions. At least three DM albums would make my top ten desert island discs. As such, this review must come with a word of ...

Depeche Mode - Sounds of the Universe

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ INTRO (or Musings for the Masses) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ First of all a confession. I am a dyed in the wool Depeche Mode (DM) fan, and have been since I first listened to Some Great Reward in 1984 - the album that featured the hit international single "People Are People" and announced DM s arrival to a wider public. I could probably string together entire conversations consisting of DM lyrics, and am sad enough to admit that me, and my cousin - a fellow devotee, have done so on one or two less than sober occasions. At least three DM albums would make my top ten desert island discs. As such, this review must come with a word of ...