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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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davedOct 20, 2005a classic electrosoul cd. Never boring, never repetitive, lyrically brilliant. album of 2005.
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MairacOct 20, 2005Just amazing!
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CubeLukeOct 20, 2005I love DM since 1989 and my three best albums are MFTM, Violator and now also Playing the angel. Thank you Depeche Mode for this amazing album. I'm enjoying it all the time x-times a day and still discover new and new forms of live. DM FOREVER ;)
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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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joebOct 19, 2005No way near Violator. Not too bad though..the band is missing the unique sound of Alan Wilder. Best since Violator though
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omarcOct 19, 2005
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emptycansOct 19, 2005alan wilder-irreplacebale :(
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IanOct 19, 2005Shades of Construction Time Again and Speak and Spell - they really went back to their roots for a lot of the sound here.
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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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sunesOct 19, 2005Excellent! The mode back in shape. Classic feel, but as always totally reinvented them self.
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NandoOct 19, 2005
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mattsOct 18, 2005brilliant-I just dont get these guys -how can a band over two decades of music and performances can actually get better!!.
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GoranMOct 18, 2005it is a beautiful and mesmerising...true DM
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JaredOct 18, 2005
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AlexOct 18, 2005The best album after Violator. New sound challenges and still sounds like Depeche Mode.
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BitBurnOct 18, 2005Needless to say, these ol' farts still have a few new tricks under their sleeves! From the first 3 seconds you can tell they're back with a vengeance! The sound is raw, intense but yet underneath all these brand new analog layers of cool dirty licks you still find that goody deep and distinctive DM melodies that never cease to please us! Wonderful!
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AramisGOct 18, 2005A really solid album. It just pisses me off thinking it is going to take another 5 yrs to get more material out of these guys when this album is so good. Sounds like they have been listening to some of the bands they influenced (Xiu Xiu, etc.).
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IJekicOct 18, 2005Although DM are my favourite band, I never thought that they would release the masterpiece like this, after all affairs and time they spent together!! Congratulations guys!!
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HapFOct 18, 2005Incredible. DM at purely great form.
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nickwOct 18, 2005
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EdwardEOct 18, 2005Fanfuckingstastic.
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JanROct 18, 2005great album! they are back!
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HenrikAOct 18, 2005One of their absolute best
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MikaelNOct 18, 2005Is so great!
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BonVOct 18, 2005Much better than the last effort Exciter, almost up there with their classics Violator, Songs Of Faith And Devotion and Black Celebraton!
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RenéLOct 18, 2005Best DM album for many years. The fans have been longing for more pace and edge - and the band delivers. Biggest surprise must be Dave Gahans songwriting, which has improved significantly since Paper Monsters.
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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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gianfrancolOct 17, 2005Best one since Violator album!! Great DM!!
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EliaROct 17, 2005excellent album, Nothing's Impossible and Suffer Well stand up as great and obscure tracks, actually the whole album it's genious
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petebOct 17, 2005Maybe their best album. For a 25 year old band that is incredible. Dark, daring and delicious Depechealbum!
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NikDOct 17, 2005it is just an amazing piece of work, you need to listen a few times and then you get really addicted to it !! let the electricity flow...
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KevinAOct 17, 2005Best album this year by far.
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ShaunROct 17, 2005This completely makes up for Exciter. This is Depeche Mode in top form!
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calinvOct 17, 2005PTA is a masterpiece of dark and dirty electronics : half of it is a puncher and the other half is a trip ; Few audio sessions are required and some into-electronica music preferences This album is for the masses who refuse to be shallow...
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robbOct 17, 2005Best album since Violator...Great work DM!
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DHOct 17, 2005Ace album, takes the best moments from the part 4 albums and combine them into one diverse and hyperactive synth rock album. Pure genius.
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KevinHOct 17, 2005Great album - a definite return to form from Dave and the boys! Suffer Well is amazing - I can't stop playing it. I've got tickets for their show in Montreal and can't wait to go! Welcome back guys!
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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]