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Artist: Depeche ModeEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2007-10-02
Music Label: Rhino / Wea
Soundtracks:
- Dream On
- Shine
- The Sweetest Condition
- When the Body Speaks
- The Dead Of Night
- Lovetheme
- Freelove
- Comatose
- I Feel Loved
- Breathe
- Easy Tiger
- I Am You
- Goodnight Lovers
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Music Review: Still Excited About Exciter!
Rating: 5 Stars
With their 10th original studio album and first release of the new millennium, Depeche Mode set out with the intention of broadening their horizons by changing directions and subtle music styles. Best known for their heavy techno & electronica laden music, with many fast beats and strong vocalizations, the Mode, along with producer Mark Bell, decided to leave the more heavy electronic beats and dark melancholy influences of previous DM fare, for a much lighter, dreamier and almost fairytale-esque tone. Here instead we find Depeche feeling very positive and optimistic about life and love in general. This would be the template for what would be known as: Exciter.
One of the interesting things about Depeche Mode is the songs they choose for their first single to every album. It's usually something very different and/or experimental, yet still retains some kind of classic sound that they're known for. "Dream On," the first single off Exciter, is just that. It's an acoustic guitar driven number, with very light electronic sounds, reminiscent to some extent to that of "Personal Jesus," but with a lyrically faster pace and surreal tone. The lyrics themselves are on the darker side. ("You can scratch all over but that won't stop you itching."), while the music itself, which still sounds moody, has a much more positive feel to it. As the song opens, you hear lead singer Dave Gahan quietly whisper, "Can you feel a little love?" which is actually quite an interesting introduction to the album itself. The phrase, "Dream On" is also a perfect way to describe Exciter as a whole, being taken on some kind of magical journey, as if you're floating along or even flying, in some sort of dream state.
Obviously the more you're willing to accept this musical style, the more you'll enjoy Exciter. Songs like "I Feel Loved (the second single off the album) "Shine," & "I Am You" all reflect this same kind of positive influence. "I Feel Loved" is a clear standout, as it is one of the faster tempo'ed songs, with a bit of a jazz feel to it, which is great to dance to. Along with "Dream On" the songs that do have a bit of a darker edge to them, lyrically and musically, are "The Dead of Night," with its diabolical outlook on life ("All that we live for you'll regret...all you remember we'll forget.") and "The Sweetest Condition." ("It's a sad disease, creeping through my mind, causing disabilities of the strangest kind.")
As always, Martin Gore provides two lead vocal tracks: "Comatose," & "Breathe." "Comatose" reinforces the idea of a dreamlike state of mind for the album, while "Breathe" is more of a standout between the two, with its nice guitar and voice work from Martin. ("Tell me this whole thing is madness and we're doing fine.") But to really hear Martin get into this song, check out his live version from the "One Night In Paris" DVD, where he really cuts loose.
The two instrumental tracks: "Lovetheme," & "Easy Tiger," at about 2 minutes each, are practically over before they really begin, but are used more as transitional numbers than anything else. Check out the full 5 minute version of Easy Tiger on the bonus tracks section of the DVD to get a much better feel for that song. The remaining love songs: "Freelove," (the third single from the album) "When The Body Speaks," (with that great electronic heartbeat-like tempo flowing throughout it) & "Goodnight Lovers," (the fourth single from the album) are what make up the rest of Exciter. Dave Gahan really gets an opportunity to show off his more softer and vulnerable side, as he croons and swoons his way through this lovely set of memorable love tunes.
As one might expect, there isn't really much difference between the original 2001 CD release of Exciter and this 2007 CD version (unless you buy the UK SACD edition). The real reason to grab this 2 disc set is for the 5.1 and DTS audio mixes of the album found on the bonus DVD. Listen to Exciter on a whole different level like never before. Also included on the DVD are additional bonus tracks, including the memorable B-side Stooges cover, "Dirt," the single Flood mix of "Freelove," and the lovely acoustic version of "When The Body Speaks." For some reason a handful of live tracks from the "Live In Paris" DVD (about 5 or so) are also included. I recommend just picking up the `Paris DVD instead, as you'll get the entire concert to listen to. Finally, there's the documentary: Depeche Mode 1999-2002 "Presenting The Delicate and Intimate Side of Depeche Mode," which chronicles the Exciter era quite well, with interviews by the band members and others, and a nice way to conclude Depeche Mode's back catalog of Remastered Album releases. Looking forward to more continued glories from Martin, Dave, & Andy.
Stay Devoted!
Exciter (Remastered) - "No hidden catch, no strings attached...just freelove." - M.L.Gore
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Our Seller's Notes and Fine Print :..From Sire..CD and DVD is in excellent condition.One of Depeche Mode's greatest strengths is also their greatest weakness. The band comes up with some of pop music's most inventive lyrics, and at the same time, they always give the impression that they'll arbitrarily sing about anything, as long as it's depressing. But on Exciter there's an autobiography in the lyrics that, for the first time, strikes a chord with skeptics and believers alike. Singer David Gahan's battle with addiction and its horrendous pitfalls took its toll in DM's 1990s releases; Songs of Faith and Devotion failed to measure up to their groundbreaking albums of the '80s, and Ultra found songwriter Martin Gore less inspired, and a hoarse Gahan incapable of delivering his signature clear and booming vocals. Mercifully, the band has exorcised the demons and produced an album that places them squarely back on track. The opener, "Dream On," is a close cousin to "Personal Jesus," combining earthy guitar with electrified, pulsating synths. The track's physical and metaphorical imagery poignantly relays the karmic revolution of living the fast life. The brilliant, mesmerizing monster of a tune, "The Dead of Night," swaggers with a giant, crushing industrial beat like a Nine Inch Nails song dressed in glamorous drag, while the ballads "Shine" and "Freelove" are as beautiful as the classic "Somebody" (but entirely unburdened by saccharine sentimentality). Gore's keen ear for shimmering sonics and bellowing rhythm reinvigorates the Depeche Mode-branded synth-pop that's remained unique for the last 20 years. In all, Exciter is a stunning return to form, and a triumph by every definition. --Beth Massa
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