Exciter - Depeche Mode
User Score
8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 47
  3. Negative: 1 out of 47

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  1. AdamX.
    Feb 28, 2002
    2
    By far the worst DM album ever made, and one of the worst I've had the displeasure of owning. Imagine Depeche Mode doing easy listening. Imagine struggling to get through the album without falling asleep. You've got Exciter. Yep, it's that bad. If you're expecting anything like any of the previous albums, forget it - the only resemblance is Gahan's voice. And even that isn't enough to save it, what with the cheeseball lyrics ("Taken in by the delicate noise / Knocked to the ground by subtle thunder") and ("What chance did I have / With the silver moon / Hanging in the sky / Opening old wounds") are just a drop in the bucket of mediocrity that drowns this album. Can you tell I was really, REALLY disappointed?… Expand
  2. SteveH
    May 7, 2003
    4
    A must say I was disappointed with this album. I have been a DM fan for some time now. The positive aspect of this album is that they embark on new areas of music. The down side is that is lacks evigorating and emotionally grabbing songwriting of which they used to have. Buy "Songs of Faith and Devotion" and you'll see an example of better musicianship.

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Metascore
65 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Rolling Stone
    70
    Exciter glimmers like a gentle ambient doodle with vocals: The beats are mostly minimal, closer to early Kraftwerk than to current electronica. But because Gore's songwriting is so focused and Gahan's vocal presence is so commanding, the softest songs leap to the foreground like a whisper from a lover.
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  2. HOB.com
    70
    Though not in the same league as Some Great Reward or Violator, Exciter is a solid effort and refreshing reminder of the variety of pop music.
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  3. Village Voice
    30
    Like nearly any DM record, Exciter, their 14th album, mostly leaves one hungry for the inevitable remixes.
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