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~ Martin L. Gore
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  • Audio CD (28 April 2003)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Enhanced
  • Label: Mute
  • ASIN: B00008PRR8
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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Listen  1. In My Time Of Dying 4:23£0.69
Listen  2. Stardust 3:07£0.69
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Listen  4. In My Other World 3:53£0.69
Listen  5. Loverman 7:02£0.69
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Listen  9. Das Lied Von Einsanen Madchens 5:24£0.69
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One thing that Counterfeit proves is that Martin Gore has exemplary taste in music. The Depeche Mode songwriter's first full-length solo excursion is a covers album in the tradition of Bowie's Pin-Ups. The 11 tracks range from obviously classic works by rock lords Lou Reed, Nick Cave, Brian Eno, Iggy Pop and John Lennon to a pop trash wild card--a winsome version of David Essex's "Stardust". What's more, most of the songs fit in with Depeche Mode's key themes of masochism, drugs, decay, disillusion and general perviness.

The problem lies in Gore's lack of emotional and musical range. Fans will take great comfort in the set's familiar moody minor chords, electronic glitches, echoey darkness and Gore's Dave-Gahan-lite vocals. But the end result is a sameness of texture and tempo and songs as originally powerful as "In My Time of Dying" or Cave's "Loverman" just seem to float into the background, deprived of edge and individuality. Still, Gore plays Weill's "Lost in the Stars" piano-and-strings straight, and seekers of tasteful ambience may enjoy the idea of various cult rock, folk and country songs being transformed into Mode-ish mood music. --Garry Mulholland

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Debut solo album from Depeche Mode guitarist and follow-up to his 1989 EP 'Counterfeit'. Features a selection of radically reworked cover versions of some of Gore's favourite songs by artists such as Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, Nick Cave, Kurt Weill, Brian Eno, John Lennon and even David Essex. Moody, narcotic and sleekly electronic, this is a step sideways, but not entirely away, from Gore's work in his day job.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Stunning Side Work, 6 May 2003
I completely disagree with the Amazon review. This album is highly charged with emotion. Isolation is a common theme, featuring on "Stardust", a radically reworked "I Cast A Lonesome Shadow" and a superb "Candy Says".

Having heard most of the originals, Gore generally surpasses writer's perspective and interprets the songs from the point of view as a fan. Even classics as John Lennon's "Oh My Love" are rejuvinated with a genuine warmth missing from that on Imagine. Perhaps only "By This River" doesn't match the original version, but that was a spectuclar piece on Eno's Before and After Science album.

Highlights are "In My Time of Dying" in which a soulful element is added to this gospel/blues track (dramatically different from Dylan's interpretation), the Julee Cruise track "In My Other World" which is simultaneously beautifully thoughtful, melancholy and joyful and a cynical "Tiny Girls".

Gore has managed to infuse his own perspective on the arrangement and vocal performances. Gore has, especially over the last few Depeche Mode albums, shown a greater vocal range and sensitivity to the band's lead Dave Gahan, and this is evident again here, delicate on Candy Says, menacing and dark on Nick Cave's Loverman.

A brilliant distraction from the Depeche Mode rollercoaster which also provides a glimpse into Gore's vast record collection, wide taste and current recording preferences.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Shaken to the Gore, 10 Jun 2006
By S. Lloyd "GixxerGuySteve" (Telford, England) - See all my reviews
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I love Depeche Mode and was gutted when they split prior to this album. Martin's earlier Counterfeit album wasn't all I had hoped, and I thought the days of Depeche Mode's churning and stirring melodies were to be nothing more than oft replayed albums in my collection. Nothing new to look forward to. Counterfeit 2 hit me for six. Gore at his finest, with operatic vocals that he has demonstrated at gigs but rarely on album are here to be heard, lights off, volume loud (sorry neighbours), and churn and stir to your hearts content. Mode fans will love it. Although Gore and Gahan should be sewn together at the hip for either to be complete, this album demonstrates that Gore is a singular genius. Buy a copy for everyone you know. It's unfair that some people will never hear this.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Help! My CD Player won't go any louder!, 18 Jun 2003
Martin Gore showcases influencial music through his years, and from this shows us just why Depeche Mode's songwriter is so creative.

Having listened to the original versions of most of these tracks, i was glum, but after a fearful wait i put it in and was, literally, blown away.
The two tracks which I'd been dreading the most, Loverman & Das Lied Vom, had a scarily hypnotic effect, and made the Metallica Loverman cover sound ridiculous. Even the semi-religous In my time of dying was given an electronic uplift, and made to sound as a heavenly trumpet call.

The only problems were of course that it didn't last long enough, and the lyrics weren't showcased. A whole 45 minutes of chillout bliss...

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4.0 out of 5 stars heartfelt and minimalistic...Swaad (tasty) Stuff
Martin's previous effort , which was meant to be an E.P. , was fantastic. It captured not only the late 80's zeitgeist , it also somehow remained quite timeless. Read more
Published on 19 Jul 2004 by Mr. S. R. Dhain

1.0 out of 5 stars A poor effort
If you are considering buying this CD because you like Depeche Mode, or because you enjoyed Martin Gore's original Counterfeit, I advise you to stay away. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2003 by A. S. Garton

4.0 out of 5 stars More Counterfeit goodies!!
I've been a big fan of Martin L. Gore since his first Counterfeit outing.

The tracks given the Gore reworking are varied and range from David Essex, Nick Cave, John Lennon,... Read more

Published on 27 May 2003 by Mr. Brendan O'Reilly

5.0 out of 5 stars Eclectic and wonderful
How do you take songs which have inspired you throughout your musical career and interpret these without losing the original essence? Read more
Published on 17 May 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Let's have more Martin's Counterfeits, please
Martin Gore's second solo effort, definitely needs several listens to get through it (as well as the first one, I may add). Read more
Published on 12 May 2003 by dmpulp

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