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Universal acclaim- based on 246 Ratings
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Positive: 221 out of 246
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Mixed: 14 out of 246
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Negative: 11 out of 246
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Feb 9, 2013
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NandoOct 19, 2005
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ludovicfOct 18, 2005This is their best work since Music For The Masses !!! I'm not an hysterik fan and i love all kind of music ( rock, electro, pop, trip hop, classic etc...) The futur will be great with Depeche Mode ! Great record !
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jothaxejNov 1, 2005This is why I still love Depeche Mode after all these years.
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heinecNov 6, 2005this is just so dm as dm can be. i love the feel and sound. every dm fan will love it, maby even some new listeners here and there..
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davedOct 20, 2005a classic electrosoul cd. Never boring, never repetitive, lyrically brilliant. album of 2005.
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AndyEOct 20, 2005great
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MarkAOct 27, 2005Easily the best album since Faith and Devotion (but that's not saying much since there's been only 2 others, not including the "best of's"). The first 5 tracks really stand out. Great album for DM fans though.
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f_iiJan 30, 2009Just cool, amazing album.
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PeterSNov 15, 2005Mode's new album is nothing short of a masterpiece. Their opening show in Tampa was unbelievable. Tight music with vocals that combine and take you on a journey of sight & sound that is almost unmatched in music today.
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RolandoLNov 16, 2005Amazing, back to what they stood for. Singing about life's sad side. The truth about what can and will wrong with many people's lives.
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EleannaDNov 1, 2005a mature evolution of Gore's genius
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GarethLNov 2, 2005After the largely disappointing Exciter, this is a great return to form. I have to agree with the critics in saying this is their best effort since Violator. Go buy it!
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BrentTNov 6, 2005As soon as I heard songs from this new album, I knew it would impress. Despite the fact that Depeche Mode hasn't had a fresh new album in some time, they keep the same catchy and mysterious tunes that can be compared to those older ones that made them famous, such as those on Violator. Their new production techniques make the album sound even more unique.
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HenrikAOct 18, 2005One of their absolute best
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JanROct 18, 2005great album! they are back!
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EricROct 19, 2005Very strong 1st 5 or 6 tracks. I feel it is a little weak in the middle buyt ends very well with tracks 10-13 sealing the deal nicely. Strongly Recommend it.
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JoeCOct 19, 2005My heart stopped when I first heard that DM was working on a new album. My boyfriend Rubin and I are lifelong fans, and just hearing the new material brings back many happy memories (thanks Rubin!)....
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CalvinWOct 22, 2005
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DavidHOct 22, 2005
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coryhOct 22, 2005rolling stone is such a bunch of want to be emo kids its a embarresment, stick to my chemical romance, this is a powerful cd, and it has some great songs that make you remember why there truly standing the test of time, 25 years .. wow
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BrianKOct 23, 2005The first half of the cd is spectacular. Truly the best DM since Violator. Then, it goes awry in a wash of down-tempo pretentiousness. Bad down-tempo pretentiousness. Thank god for Moenia, who have released the best 'Depeche Mode-style' albums of the last 8 years and in Spanish, no less!
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JemmaOct 24, 2005It isn't my favorite Depeche Mode album, but it really refreshed my memory as to why I fell in love with this band in the first place. I can't wait to attend their concert!
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VinceCOct 24, 2005
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YossiROct 25, 2005
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mikeTOct 27, 2005I think that this album is a lot more akin to their older stuff than exciter was. Both were great albums, but this album kicks major ass! Precious, john the revelator, suffer well, lilian, a pain that i'm used to all kick major booty! Better than all of this saturated rap crap currently playing everywhere.....enough already! Buy this album!
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NicolaiPOct 27, 2005Only 3 quality tracks, and the mastering is HARSH. Louder and harsher doesn't mean edgier!
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VailOct 29, 2005
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stefanocOct 31, 2005
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elo_reyOct 30, 2005DM doing their best again! perfect pop-synth songs, love the sound of these old sinthethizers.
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Awards & Rankings
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Like the best Depeche Mode, almost everything on the album will make an initial wowing impact while remaining layered enough in subtle details to surprise and thrill with repeated listens.
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BillboardRevels in dirty guitars and fuzzy distortion while maintaining Depeche Mode's familiar electronic sound. [22 Oct 2005]
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FilterIt's got all the allure of classic D-Mode, but there's that lingering hint of taking oneself a tad too seriously. [#17, p.97]