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2007 European pressing of the digitally remastered version of their 1983 album. Nine tracks including "Everything Counts", "Love In Itself" and more. This pressing is CD-only and does not include the bonus DVD included in the special edition. EMI.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I've just listened to this again in my car on the way to work (with new sub in place), I had forgotten what a truly fine album this is.
I disagree with the other reviewers when they say it pales in comparison to the likes of Violator. I think it is better - none of the annoyingly contrived Gore flights of romantic fancy that were to infiltrate later works.
Good solid stuff - with great lyrics (never one of Martin's strong points elsewhere).
As a big Alan Wilder (especially in his current Recoil guise) fan, this album is the 1st sample of the delights to come from this genius.
Not only the tracks he wrote, but also his unmistakeably unique stamp on Gore's tunes.
A winner in every sense, and not at all dated.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By "unclemogs"
Format:Audio CD
Every long lasting band has a transitional album, a stepping stone from their humble beginnings to more mature musings. This is Mode's stepping stone... and it's a fabulous mish-mash of brooding pop, toe-tapping electronics and straight-faced observations. After Vince Clarke's departure, Mode released the album "A broken frame", made up largely of songs penned when Martyn Gore was in short trousers. Weather or not this album was a concious effort to distance the group from their previous "new romantic" label is arguable, but whatever the reason, "Construction time" is a very enjoyable experience. Kicking off with the somber and cynical "Love in itself", the album travels through many varied sound scapes. "The landscape is changing" and "And then..." find the band in a mellow mood, with sweeping synths and Gore introducing accoustic guitar to the band's sound for the first time. The classic single "Everything counts" still sounds as vibrant as ever, and the tracks "More than a party" and "Told you so" really hint at where the band were going musically. "Pipeline" is the most interesting track, truly experimental and a clear indication that Gore and co were more than mere "new romantic" pop lightweights. If you're expecting a collection of danceable, whimsical pop songs (Speak and spell, A broken frame) or dark electro rock anthems you will be disappointed. If however you like interesting, adventurous and sometimes experimental music, this album will be a great addition to your collection.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By DSR
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Format:Audio CD
This transitional album is so far removed from the synth pop of "Speak & Spell" it's sometimes hard to think it's the same band (well, not really, but it's very different). There's a growing maturity here - and a desperation with the way the world was (and still is) going.
The tracks that comprised side 2 - "Two Minute Warning" onwards - struck a chord in me as they're so haunting, almost a desperate plea, which were a forunner of the bitterness and cynicism to come...
The production is very good, both on CD and the slightly safer, softer sounding LP.
If you want to explore more than just their singles, then please give this a try at this price. You'll be very glad you did.....
The tracks that comprised side 2 - "Two Minute Warning" onwards - struck a chord in me as they're so haunting, almost a desperate plea, which were a forunner of the bitterness and cynicism to come...
The production is very good, both on CD and the slightly safer, softer sounding LP.
If you want to explore more than just their singles, then please give this a try at this price. You'll be very glad you did.....
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Perfect!!!
The vinyl is excellent quality! I wanted to buy the original release of this album for a very very long time... Thank you very much!!!!
Published 1 month ago by valentina
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Re-Constructed...
The Mode at the height of their creative powers, in my opinion. It ranks alongside "Violator" as some of their best work which stands the test of time and manages to be... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Phil C
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Construction Time Again!
For those die-hard fans of DM this album is well worth getting!It has lots of forgotten tracks on which are superb!
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. J. Mackenzie
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The cross-over, but has some fine pop songs still
Alan was a full-time member by now, so the backing tracks are more layered and experimental in places. Read more
Published 22 months ago by M. B. Wilson
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Re-construction time again
I've been a Depeche Mode fan since the beginning.. one of the consistent features is the constant evoloution of each album, the way inwhich they link with the previous release, or... Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2010 by Chris Preddy
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Depeche Mode - Told You So since 1983!
This is a master class of social political
commentary and observations decades before
the media and politicians began focusing on
the worlds troubles. Read more
commentary and observations decades before
the media and politicians began focusing on
the worlds troubles. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by Mr. David Stanton
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Construction Time Again - Remastered
I have been trying to purchase this item for my husband for some time & finally got it!
He is very happy with this album (he had forgotton how much he liked it) and tells me... Read more
He is very happy with this album (he had forgotton how much he liked it) and tells me... Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2009 by Mrs. Emma L. Hill
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More than a party- record!!
Construction Time Again is the first of the new confident Depeche Mode albums. The title alludes to both the band united and working together and to the influences of politics and... Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2009 by pete
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Best DM album bar none
As other reviewers have noted, this is something of a landmark album and the base which transitioned DM from a forgettable electropop act to huge critical acclaim - and what a base... Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2008 by P. Gibson
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The Start of the Classic DM Period
After Vince left, most people thought DM would simply fade away as synthesisers became old-hat, but in Martin Gore they had another genius pop songwriter who would go in an... Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2007 by S. Barber
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