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Hourglass - Dave Gahan
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8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
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  1. VANA1976
    Oct 30, 2007
    9
    Very, very good. Not in commercial common sense. Just listen in & enjoy !
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  2. carolg
    Feb 1, 2008
    10
    the worst thing an artist can do is listen to the critics opinions. for if they had the talent they wouldn't be making a living off judging others. i praise Dave for a job well done, you have the voice and talent, and a handsome performer! Keep up the good work, I also hope Depeche Mode will get together for another tour sometime.
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  3. MercyK.
    Nov 2, 2007
    6
    Strong Beginning, weak in the middle and tries to come back towards the end. It kind of reminds me a little of Exciter which is my least fav DM album. Still my rating is probably more bias than I am admitting.
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  4. MarcoT.
    Oct 28, 2007
    9
    Very good album from a great artist.
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  5. JulianG
    May 31, 2009
    9
    Very interesting. I haven't expected that much from Dave (I mean, I absolutely love his 'Depeche Mode voice'... but...). There are many good texts and I claim that other people insinuating that it is too much a Depeche-like album to be good are pretty wrong: cannot they see (hear) the difference? Anyway, critics in general are so skilled to denigrate artists and their work, that it doesn't seem astonishing... Even if there are some similarities - and 'its absolutely not a problem, considering his amazing Depeche performances - why doesn't he have the right to bring a little of their atmosphere in his own songs? No, I think we have here a good stuff.… Expand
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  6. MarioO.
    Nov 1, 2007
    5
    I expected much more from his second album.
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  7. [Anonymous]
    Nov 2, 2007
    10
    Amazing album!
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  8. SühanG.
    Nov 3, 2007
    9
    Can't understand really why most the mags have given so low ratings, but in terms of musical well being, it is well above the many high-credited Indie Rock albums released this year. It is similarly mainstream as Depeche Mode and similarly out of mainstream as NIN. Has some small touches of experiments on Dave's side. It is definitely worth giving credit after all.
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  9. ReikoK.
    Nov 5, 2007
    10
    Amazing album! You should have one!!
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  10. LenaC.
    Oct 29, 2007
    10
    Amazing mature work, incredibly sincere, colorful, full of emotions great Dave’s powerful voice! Hourglass has a very visual part! Every song for me is like a little cinema story narrated by Dave with the very true frankness! His album is conceptual, full of philosophical thoughts about Eternal and at the same time very personal, full of feelings and meditative.
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  11. ChantalM.
    Jan 21, 2008
    10
    Great album Dave!! You have always had a great voice. I am from South Africa and will always listen to you and Depeche Mode!
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  12. DJPAULMC
    Feb 19, 2008
    7
    Gahan's second solo release has peaks & valleys, plenty of different sounds. The remix CD of the first single "Kingdom" gives the song some definite added punch. There is also a vinyl-only 12" single of Kingdom that has a fantatic remix by Ralphi Rosario and Jody Denbroeder. Hard to find, but definitely worth seeking out! Hourglass is unique full length, and if your a longtime Depeche Mode fan you will appreciate it.… Expand
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  13. ChamperD
    Mar 30, 2009
    9
    Noy perfect, but I just love it.
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  14. jiltd
    Jan 29, 2008
    9
    Best of two so far. Some pieces (Saw Something, Use You, Endless) are on par with Martin's best songs. I must admit i was skeptical about Dave could pull out something big like Hourglasses, especially after rather weak Paper Monsters.
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  15. jyotirmayadas
    Nov 29, 2007
    7
    I love it! Dave is quite an artist. I like his solo work much more than I do Depeche Mode.
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  16. Fonik
    Dec 26, 2010
    8
    This album is better enjoyed in an entire sitting, rather than picking out individual tracks. It certainly slopes downward in tempo after Deeper And Deeper, which is painfully beautiful but could be somewhat misleading to the listener. A very dark album, which gives us an insight to a breakaway solo artist's emotions. Standout Tracks: Saw Something, Kingdom, Deeper And Deeper, Endless.
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Metascore
64 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. All Music Guide
    70
    A more electronic, better built, and altogether better deal than "Monsters," thanks mostly to the singer and-don't-you-forget-to-mention songwriter's better sense of self.
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  2. Billboard
    70
    Dave Gahan wisely returns to the highly synthesized electronica of his main band Depeche Mode.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    90
    These songs show him in a newly redemptive prime, and will satisfy both short and long term devotees.
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