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Sounds Of The Universe - Depeche Mode
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70 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 61 Ratings

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  • Summary: The first album to be released by EMI in the US (previously Warner Music had US rights) for the English alt-electronic band.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. The A.V. Club
    91
    With Universe and 2005's "Playing The Angel," Depeche Mode has created back-to-back albums compelling enough to stand up to its past best.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Somehow, though, on Sounds of the Universe they still sound genuinely inspired.
  3. Mojo
    60
    Even where Sounds Of The Universe resembles a self-help manual, it does so with commanding tunes and a ring of truth. [May 2009, p.102]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 29
  3. Negative: 4 out of 29
  1. tarekmallo
    10
    Depeche Mode has made a huge change in sound since exciter. That said Sounds of the Universe is a great disc with some of the best of what they can offer: Great vocals, wonderful lyrics and amazing music with a dark and grim tone.… Expand
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  2. JamesM
    5
    "Wrong" is classic Depeche Mode but that's where it ends unfortunately. The problem is what many usually sight as the band's stong point, the lyrics. There's something uncomfortable about them singing about the same themes as previous albums but this time it's weak, bland and at times downright cheesy. This doesn't sound like Depeche Mode which is a shame because "Playing The Angel" promised so much as far as the future of the band is concerned.… Expand
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  3. ChrisR
    2
    I'm another die-hard DM fan. Loved the last one. This as Nik V said, is VERY boring. Wrong is a great single. the rest a collection b-sides. I feel sick writing this, but it is true.… Expand
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