Genre: Alternative Rock, Synth-pop
Filled with emotional extremism, Depeche Mode have crafted a very tense and sexy record. First up, this isn't the most manly record as the lyrical themes are all about self-destruction, trust and obsession but all the songs are filled with tension that suggests various bondage related activities. I really enjoyed it as a guilty pleasure. Thankfully, you don't have to be into leather to enjoy it but it might help, I don't know.
The songs are all slow and tightly wound. There is a lot of silence used and the noise is sparse. The mood suggests harshness but never journeys far into it, which is to say the production value is very high. David Gahan's singing is in line with the synth-pop music from the 1980's which Depeche Mode have mutated from (they have been making music since early 80's) and he sings in the smooth and cold tone that typified that type of music. The single 'Slow' is a real standout that has a kind of smirking sadism and swagger that is enjoyable. Other good moments are up front on the album 'Welcome to My World', 'Angel' and 'Heaven'. All the other tracks are worthy of a listen or two. Only once do the lyrics cross the line into plainly creepy territory which is on the song 'Child Inside' which isn't catchy and seems to be detailing someones abused psyche or something like it. This song seems less 'on a troubled path but down for it' mood that the rest of the album has.
RATING: 4/5
Here is one of the singles 'Soothe My Soul'. Remember, always practice safe sex.
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