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| 3.0 good | breakingthefragile | April 6th 13 |
Cunningly seductive industrial tones from the darkest corners and sleakest textures
of synthpop are still seeping from Depeche Mode's music this late into the group's
influential career. This is a very mature album that's aged well like fine wine, and
mainly focuses on their brand of lusty and erotic sex soundtracks that have a slow
burn, which strangely isn't awkward in the least bit coming from men in their fifties
because Depeche Mode have still got the moves. They've proven that they can still
stay relevent and effective with themes as heated as the one's found throughout
this album because of this transcendent suave they possess. Though, the album is a
bit uneven. It's really an album's worth of songs with slow and sensual heartbeats,
which doesn't give much in the way of sonic variation or speed differentiation. It
would have been nice to at least have a few of the sophisticated new wave dance
tunes for the clubs that Depeche Mode is known and praised for making - and has
continued to show they're still able to produce at this point in their careers on their
last few albums in the 2000s - to balance out the abundance of lounge tracks, and
get the blood pumping at a quicker and funkier pace here and there.
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| 4.0 excellent | musicjustrocks | March 19th 13 |
Delta Machine, the new album from pop-electronic titans Depeche Mode marks a strong return for the trio with dark lyrics, powerful synths and Martin Gore?s trademark guitar sound. Welcome to My World kicks things off with cinematic sound, a huge chorus and industrial thumps, and deep lyrics sung by vocalist, Grahan.rAngel, My Little Universe, Should be Higher, Alone and Soothe My Soul continue the album?s dark theme, and give Grahan a chance to perfect his crooning, aggressive voice. The album?s first single, Heaven, is melodic and atmosphere and slows down the pace.rAlongside a few brooding , industrial tracks, the album also showcases some pop-electronic sounds that are more reminiscent of the group?s early days?songs like Broken, Secret to the End (the album?s catchiest track) and Slow Touch / Raw Nerve.rDelta Machine?s final track, Goodbye, pulsates with incredible force, driven by a distinctive moody guitar riff, with the outro featuring a final clash of sounds and energy.rThis may not be an album that will welcome in new listeners, but it is sure to please old and new fans alike.
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| 2.5 average | MadBaron | February 14th 15 |
Though I am a huge fan of Depeche Mode, I am not overly fond of this album. The sound and
overall production is impressive, I love how they've gone with a more abrasive, hard edged
sound but the songs themselves disappoint. Despite the stunning production the songs tend to
be more dull than captivating. The lyrics are especially weak on this album; they all strike
me as terribly contrived, corny and melodramatic (even by Depeche Mode's standards). Don't
get me wrong, there are some excellent tracks on here such as the epic, swaggering "Angel"
on which Dave Gahan evily snarls his way through like Nick Cave. "My Little Universe" is
subdued and introspective, and has probably the most depth you'll find on this album. "Soft
Touch/Raw Nerve" with it's relentless pounding and killer hook, while incredibly repetitive,
is a great pop song.
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| 4.0 excellent | yoKenny | May 12th 13 |
I've never been a fan of Depeche Mode but this album hit me hard. All the songs sound slow
and calm, but powerful at the same time. The careful fusion of synths, drums, basses and
voices shows off a lot of experience and work behind this project.
Highlights: Welcome to my World, Heaven, The Child Inside, Should Be Higher, Alone.
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| 4.0 excellent | N0S3BLEED | May 10th 13 |
Yet another example of DM's everlasting relevance in today's popular music
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| 4.5 superb | DutchDevotee | March 27th 13 |
Two days on and I have to up the rating to 4.5. This is one superb album. I'm even starting to get my grips on 'Soft Touch/Raw Nerve'.
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| 3.0 good | Snuron | February 20th 24 |
| 2.0 poor | doofy | January 7th 24 |
| 3.5 great | fifek | May 6th 23 |
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| 3.5 great | MvdW | November 25th 22 |
| 3.5 great | olmedou | September 8th 22 |
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| 4.0 excellent | biggzhc | September 17th 21 |
| 3.5 great | Lucman | August 18th 21 |
| 2.5 average | Jerrad | August 10th 21 |
| 4.5 superb | pabcel | May 29th 21 |
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| 3.5 great | Jrzg85 | December 18th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | CalinD | November 30th 20 |
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| 2.5 average | David83 | November 14th 19 |
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| 2.0 poor | fog CONTRIBUTOR | June 7th 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | teahead | November 21st 18 |
| 4.0 excellent | Faraudo | October 13th 18 |
| 3.5 great | Sam C. | September 26th 18 |
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| 4.0 excellent | bobby72 | August 2nd 18 |
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| 3.5 great | KOZAKY | October 17th 17 |
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| 2.5 average | Eloriaz | October 26th 16 |
| 3.5 great | Tim00w | October 19th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | Lord3 | August 1st 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | Altmer | May 31st 16 |
| 3.0 good | Snide | May 14th 16 |
| 3.5 great | heck | February 8th 16 |
| 3.5 great | Log S. | December 1st 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | daFigz | November 22nd 15 |
| 4.0 excellent | IrishC | July 28th 15 |
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| 3.0 good | Prole | May 29th 15 |
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| 4.0 excellent | fuzzbutt | December 29th 14 |
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| 4.0 excellent | coolray | August 23rd 14 |
| 4.0 excellent | CRX | May 22nd 14 |
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| 3.5 great | abysmo | March 1st 14 |
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| 3.5 great | hsb | December 15th 13 |
| 2.0 poor | Lebren | November 9th 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | obutton | November 5th 13 |
| 3.0 good | Alaska | October 19th 13 |
| 2.5 average | MF79 | July 15th 13 |
| 3.5 great | Jackus | June 13th 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | adace1 | June 7th 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | Tom93M | May 21st 13 |
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| 3.0 good | Escain | April 26th 13 |
| 2.5 average | Etrius | April 22nd 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | mrkolas | April 21st 13 |
| 2.0 poor | Irving EMERITUS | April 19th 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | zakalwe | April 11th 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | keeno | April 5th 13 |
| 5.0 classic | Cayit | March 30th 13 |
| 1.5 very poor | Isola | March 30th 13 |
| 2.0 poor | goat38 | March 28th 13 |
| 3.0 good | Trey STAFF | March 26th 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | Majkl | March 24th 13 |
| 2.5 average | Albus | March 19th 13 |
| 3.5 great | Smevin | March 18th 13 |
| 3.5 great | Kaleid | March 18th 13 |
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