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It's rare to find bands capable of keeping their own best qualities to the fore while trying something new each time out, but Depeche Mode demonstrate that balance in full on the marvelous Exciter. Arguably the first album made by the group as a cohesive unit since Violator (and bearing some resemblance to that record in overall title and song names -- compare "The Sweetest Condition" with "The Sweetest Perfection"), Exciter finds the trio again balancing pop catchiness with experimental depths. As with Ultra, an outside producer helps focus the end results in new, intriguing directions -- in this case, said producer is Mark Bell, known for his work with Björk but also as part of Warp Records' flagship act LFO, which always acknowledged their own debut to Depeche. Bell's ear for minimal, crisp beats and quick, subtle arrangements and changes suit Martin Gore's songs beautifully. If there are few storming arena-shaking numbers this time out, the exquisite delicacy throughout is addicting, with Gore's guitar providing slippery and stinging leads to the smoky, romantic flow of Exciter. "When the Body Speaks" is a particular winner, his gentle work and a backing string section combining just right. David Gahan's voice, already audibly benefiting from lessons on Ultra, is even more supple and passionate than before, ranging from the fuller delivery on the snaky charm of "Shine" to the haunting album-closer, "Goodnight Lovers," a romantic lullaby with perfect counterpoint backing vocals. Gore's own singing remains equally fine, as does his lyrical obsessions on, well, obsession -- "Breathe," which quotes more Bible names per verse than most preachers, makes for a good example on both fronts. When the band fully crank it up, the results work there too -- "The Dead of Night" makes for a far superior nod to Gore's glam roots and Depeche's own industrial dance descendants than Songs of Faith and Devotion's "Rush" did.
© Ned Raggett /TiVo
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Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist - Mark Bell, Producer
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist - Mark Bell, Producer
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist - Mark Bell, Producer
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist - Mark Bell, Producer
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist - Mark Bell, Producer
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist - Mark Bell, Producer
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist - Mark Bell, Producer
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist - Mark Bell, Producer
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Iggy Pop, Composer, Lyricist - Ron Asheton, Composer, Lyricist - Scott Asheton, Composer, Lyricist - Dave Alexander, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Depeche Mode, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Martin L.Gore, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
Presentación del Álbum
It's rare to find bands capable of keeping their own best qualities to the fore while trying something new each time out, but Depeche Mode demonstrate that balance in full on the marvelous Exciter. Arguably the first album made by the group as a cohesive unit since Violator (and bearing some resemblance to that record in overall title and song names -- compare "The Sweetest Condition" with "The Sweetest Perfection"), Exciter finds the trio again balancing pop catchiness with experimental depths. As with Ultra, an outside producer helps focus the end results in new, intriguing directions -- in this case, said producer is Mark Bell, known for his work with Björk but also as part of Warp Records' flagship act LFO, which always acknowledged their own debut to Depeche. Bell's ear for minimal, crisp beats and quick, subtle arrangements and changes suit Martin Gore's songs beautifully. If there are few storming arena-shaking numbers this time out, the exquisite delicacy throughout is addicting, with Gore's guitar providing slippery and stinging leads to the smoky, romantic flow of Exciter. "When the Body Speaks" is a particular winner, his gentle work and a backing string section combining just right. David Gahan's voice, already audibly benefiting from lessons on Ultra, is even more supple and passionate than before, ranging from the fuller delivery on the snaky charm of "Shine" to the haunting album-closer, "Goodnight Lovers," a romantic lullaby with perfect counterpoint backing vocals. Gore's own singing remains equally fine, as does his lyrical obsessions on, well, obsession -- "Breathe," which quotes more Bible names per verse than most preachers, makes for a good example on both fronts. When the band fully crank it up, the results work there too -- "The Dead of Night" makes for a far superior nod to Gore's glam roots and Depeche's own industrial dance descendants than Songs of Faith and Devotion's "Rush" did.
© Ned Raggett /TiVo
Acerca del álbum
- 1 disco(s) - 24 pista(s)
- Duración total: 01:57:59
- Artistas principales: Depeche Mode
- Compositor: Various Composers
- Sello: Venusnote Ltd.
- Género Pop/Rock Rock
(P) 2001 Venusnote Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment International Ltd.
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