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I'm excited
(review of <link=g48.scr>"Exciter"</l> by Depeche Mode, Venusnote Limited 2001)
written by Mr Byte / T.F.T.E.
DM pictures found by Grey / MSB
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We've a big bunch of David Gahans here in Poland. Our country is probably one
of the centers for DM - fans. Back in the 80's there were huge fan conventions
that had been host to hundreds of people. Are these golden years gone forever?
Though nowadays we have techno conventions instead, DM's gig in Poland was a
success with tickets sold out in a week.
-> Is "Exciter" such a great album? <-
Yes, it is. It's ideal for "night listening". When I was listening to it for
the first time I didn't get it. This album requires silence, just like
Beethoven's symphonies. You need to get in the proper mood to synchronise with
David Gahan's voice. The mood becomes proper after about 4-5 tracks :) Exciter
is basically filled with very beautiful, silent music and only "Dream On" and
"I Feel Loved" are different, much more "noisy". Is this a pop music?
A rock? Anything else? Music on the latest Depeche Mode album is a mixture of
different styles. You can hear ambient, trip-hop and pop music. "Shine" for
example is based on a background very similiar to the sounds that can be heared
on Massive Attack's Mezzanine. Exciter seems to me like a logical developement
of DM's previous album "Ultra". And, oh yes, one thing is important. This album
should be listened to as a whole. Forget about the "shuffle" function in your
CD-player. Forget it. There are a few bands that can play melodies, just fine
melodies and arrange them properly to get beautiful compositions. Depeche Mode
(or should I say "Martin Gore"?) is one of them. "Freelove" for example. Subtle
leitmotiv, delicate guitar in the background and these words:
"No hidden catch, na strings attached, just freelove". Pure beauty. If you miss
songs like that, "Exciter" is just for you.
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