• Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Oct 23, 2007
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 25
  2. Negative: 0 out of 25

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  1. MercyK.
    Nov 2, 2007
    6
    Strong Beginning, weak in the middle and tries to come back towards the end. It kind of reminds me a little of Exciter which is my least fav DM album. Still my rating is probably more bias than I am admitting.
  2. MarioO.
    Nov 1, 2007
    5
    I expected much more from his second album.
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 18
  2. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. A more electronic, better built, and altogether better deal than "Monsters," thanks mostly to the singer and-don't-you-forget-to-mention songwriter's better sense of self.
  2. Dave Gahan wisely returns to the highly synthesized electronica of his main band Depeche Mode.
  3. These songs show him in a newly redemptive prime, and will satisfy both short and long term devotees.