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7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 4 out of 19

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  1. sven
    Jun 7, 2003
    10
    An excellent debut album
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  2. henrikl
    Jun 3, 2003
    1
    booring
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  3. sven
    Jun 7, 2003
    10
    An excellent debut album
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  4. MATTD
    Jul 4, 2003
    7
    I have always been a devoted DM fan. I find this album, over all, liitle overindulgent and melancholy. I still love Daves style and the rich sound, but it needs more shining stars like Dirty Sticky Floors and Hidden Houses. Hats off to Dave for overcoming his adversities. His self contentment is evident in the DVD.
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  5. V.
    Jan 23, 2004
    1
    The lyrics are the only part Mr. Gahan wrote entirely alone - and imo they are weak. And for the music... I listened to the album several times to find some kind of an own style, something that made it a unit - nothing. For me its just an overproduced bunch of ideas that were not ready to be songs. Sorry, but if he would have been a real newcomer, most critics would not even have taken notice.
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  6. ChrisH
    May 27, 2003
    8
    A finely crafted cd. The songs sound great musically. Production is beautiful and Gahan's singing in fine form. Some of the lyrics are a bit naive and high schoolish. But there is enough beautiful atmospherics and texture to make this cd worth buying. A good debut.
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  7. tudorc
    May 29, 2003
    10
    very good. something that was a need
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  8. Luca
    Jun 22, 2003
    9
    Much better than Gore's solo album (which is too boring for my likes..). A great first album and with no doubt best tracks are "hidden Houses" and "Bitter Apple".
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  9. CraigC
    Jun 29, 2003
    9
    Have been DM Fan since 84 and now a Dave (solo) Fan .very good music ,heart felt lyrics.Got tickets to see him live in Aug .
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  10. MStern
    Jun 3, 2003
    9
    Much better than Martin Gore's recent release. When he rocks like on Dirty Sticky Floors, the sound is incredible, reminiscent of when Depeche Mode turns into a band in concert. At other times, the songs become self-indulgent downtempo songs that are compelling, but do not make for pleasurable listening. A great first album--Depeche Mode will have to become more collaborative. Hopefully Dave will get Martin to be a bit more rock n' roll versus the tinny sound they've had on their last album and Martin's solo work. … Expand
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  11. JamesD
    Jun 6, 2003
    8
    This album creates an impact on those who can appreciate a singers adversities. Dave Gahan has clearly overcome those. So in turn I praise his recent efforts.
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  12. JeremyK
    Jun 9, 2003
    10
    Dave can do no wrong...personally he is the equal of The Great Madonna in cultural status...this album is the corination of a Prince of sentuality and a friend to all lovers......
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  13. DavidP
    Jul 31, 2003
    9
    Really good album but can compare with the show. Oh my God it was just too good, and i got his autograph and took picture of him.
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  14. maritnsk
    Apr 21, 2005
    1
    very poor work. just a waste of time...
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  15. LisaB
    Mar 30, 2007
    10
    Have always been a great Depeche fan and Dave can do no wrong in my opinion - what a voice! I also admire him greatly for staying clean and dry and for opening up his heart in this album.
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Metascore
67 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Uncut
    60
    Gahan's lyrical moochings are inevitably less assured without his umbilical cord to [Martin] Gore, at times bordering on moon-in-June banality. [Jun 2003, p.108]
  2. Pitchfork
    69
    Paper Monsters succeeds in revealing the "new" Dave Gahan, and that's what makes it a faintly embarrassing listen.
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  3. Mojo
    60
    An intriguing companion to DM's Songs of Faith and Devotion, heady with the lexicon of addiction and redemption. [Jun 2003, p.110]
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