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Track Listings
| 1. Love, In Itself (2007 Digital Remaster) |
| 2. More Than A Party (2007 Digital Remaster) |
| 3. Pipeline (2007 Digital Remaster) |
| 4. Everything Counts (2007 Digital Remaster) |
| 5. Two Minute Warning (2007 Digital Remaster) |
| 6. Shame (2007 Digital Remaster) |
| 7. The Landscape Is Changing (2007 Digital Remaster) |
| 8. Told You So (2007 Digital Remaster) |
| 9. And Then... (2007 Digital Remaster) |
| 10. Everything Counts (Reprise) (2007 Digital Remaster) |
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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
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
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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Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 2 months ago by Mrs. J. Mackenzie
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
WAS AHEAD OF ITS TIME....STILL NOT BAD REALLY :)
HAVING READ THE OTHER REVIEWS...SOME INTERESTING POINTS THERE :)
HOWEVER, THE REASON THIS HASNT AGED THAT BADLY, IS PROBABLY AS THEN NEW MEMBER ALAN WILDER WAS ALOOWED TO... Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2002 by Mr. S. R. Dhain
Marxist Synth Pop
Who would have thought, back in 1983, that those nicely coiffeured synth pop boys from Basildon would suddenly ditch their hummable pop tunes for a more experimental nature and... Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2002 by sensoria@tiscali.co.uk
Extremely electronic: innovative in 1983, a bit bland today
DM's third album goes completely electronic: it is an experimental work, not as catchy as their previous two efforts. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2001
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