Counterfeit 2
by Martin L. Gore
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14

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  1. westra26
    Feb 17, 2006
    8
    Cool covers of weel known songs
  2. sergios
    Sep 20, 2003
    8
    good job martin !!!!!!!!!!
  3. JennL
    Jul 8, 2003
    9
    Be it counterfeit or genuine - Martin Gore has never failed his fans and listeners. He made Jonh Lennon's 'Oh my love' sounds like his very own. Brillant!
  4. UgoU
    Jul 6, 2003
    9
    A great album of covers rivisited by a great songwriter
  5. SpiderJerusalem
    Jun 27, 2003
    10
    Finally. The most soothing soundtrack to make love to has been made. Praise Gore.
  6. ChrisH
    May 9, 2003
    9
    The Gore sung songs have always been my favorite in Depeches catalogue. So a whole album of Gore is a treat for me. Highlights are "Stardust" "In My Time Of Dying" and "Loverman". He was amazing this past week in LA as well.
  7. LissetteC.
    May 8, 2003
    10
    I love it! he adds his special m.gore touch to it. the best!!!!!
  8. KevinS
    Apr 30, 2003
    7
    Martin Gore of Depeche Mode fame does covers of his favorite songs. How cool is that? While few songs suffer from a lack of emotion, most are very beautiful and relaxing. The best songs are "Stardust", John Lennon's "Oh My Love", and "Lost in the Stars", which sounds like it came right off of Broadway. If you're looking for the electronic music of Depeche Mode, you won't Martin Gore of Depeche Mode fame does covers of his favorite songs. How cool is that? While few songs suffer from a lack of emotion, most are very beautiful and relaxing. The best songs are "Stardust", John Lennon's "Oh My Love", and "Lost in the Stars", which sounds like it came right off of Broadway. If you're looking for the electronic music of Depeche Mode, you won't find it here, but if you're looking for beautiful ballads that remind us of older days, you have come to the right place.… Expand
  9. TomaszK
    Apr 30, 2003
    10
    Very Good
  10. WillH
    Apr 30, 2003
    10
    The interpretations of the original works are interesting and extraordinary. Mr Gore's voice is , in my opinion, underrated. Those listening to this album should appreciate the unique perspective he brings to these covers.

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Blender
    40
    The musical treatment is Depeche Mode-lite, setting generally passionate songs in an antiseptic electronic context, and Gore's over-earnest voice lacks the presence to reinvigorate them. [May 2003, p.120]
  2. Pitchfork
    69
    Counterfeit 2 correctly presents itself as a box of hobbyish bric-a-brac for friends and completists.
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  3. Q Magazine
    40
    While his taste is textbook classic, his arrangements are not. [May 2003, p.104]
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