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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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Mar 25, 2023Best hits here are Precious, Suffer Well, John the Relevator and A Pain that I'm used to. Very good album. 7.5/10
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May 14, 2021
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May 29, 2020This is Depeche mode's welcome return to elegant productions of pre pre "faith and devotion" band. It's very melodic, the production is immediate and sometimes sexy. It sounds very much like (albeit less anthemic) 21st century's Violator
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Apr 13, 2013An awesome comeback, after a few "meh" albums, Depeche creates kind of a Violator 2; a modern masterpiece, sure, its has flaws; but which album doesnt?
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Feb 9, 2013
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Nov 29, 2012
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Nov 13, 2011Good album but overall sound quality is not so great-the sound is unbelievably loud and distorted but also kind of flat,with no natural dynamic range.
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DexStudJul 29, 2009Stellar entry from synth-pop's greatest guys. Covers many genres including: alt rock, dance, and, pop. Once again proves Depeche Mode as one of the greatest bands of all time.
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ianbApr 30, 2009I hated this and wanted to sell it on ebay, but after a lengthy gap, i returned to it and playing the angel is an amazing album, after several listens it hits you. It is a very modern classical album - it's complex and the songs are built with perfect components- it's dm's equal to radioheads in rainbows, keep listening you will get it.
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f_iiJan 30, 2009Just cool, amazing album.
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OskarSNov 21, 2006It made me feel emotions that I haven´t felt since 1990. Great collection of addictive songs..
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RomascuANov 9, 2006it's very good.
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JuanROct 9, 2006This album is dark and melodic. Best album since Songs of Faith and Devotion
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AlvinAJul 26, 2006
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LiliMJun 27, 2006dm are consistent with producing classic albums one after the other. its music with meaning and is original and inspiring. you can listen to the alibum over and over again and each time you discover another sound, another part which relates to your life in some way. they are just like no other.
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JOSEGMay 24, 2006Excelent, to the top of Depeche Mode CD's.
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MooMantsApr 1, 2006This is a great album. Classic Mode, but still fresh and addictive listening. Some really cool production touches. I bought it out of loyalty to an all time fave band, but now I can't stop listening to it.
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FitterMar 23, 2006First of all, far far better than Exciter. And this is a big surprise. It seems some competition (two songwriters) greatly contributed to the final result. DM at last deliver a number of good songs and although these won't turn out to be particularly remarkable in their career, I belive the band did all they could at the moment. Standouts: Sinner in me and Suffer Well
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jgFeb 21, 2006some of DM's best stuff!!!!!!
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RichSFeb 15, 2006
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FuzikéaKFeb 12, 2006The first listen got me hooked, and I must say that it just gets better the more I listen to it. PTA fully converted me to Depeche Mode. Only flaw: Please, please, please, don't pay attention to "Macro"...
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BjörnLJan 25, 2006Best DM Album since Violator and I wouldnt be suprised if I will rank it as number 1 in a couple of years
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ozumgroupJan 11, 2006it is the best music group...
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KurtAJan 6, 2006Depeche Mode Rules
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preciousJan 4, 2006
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DecepticonPomJan 2, 2006Generation i-Pod has too short an attention span to award this album the patience that rewards such an outstanding album.
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NankingYDec 28, 2005I love this album!!! It's the best they have put out since Violator. I can't wait til their next one.
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RobertNDec 28, 2005Great album from a great band.
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erikamDec 14, 2005the best!!!
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MattDec 5, 2005Solid, dark lashings of Mode by numbers
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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]