Depeche Mode Sounds Of The Universe Review

That said sounds of the universe is a great disc with some of the best of what they can offer.

Depeche mode sounds of the universe review. Sounds of the universe is the most optimistic uplifting album depeche have ever released. Considering the group s mid eighties goth leanings and the cynical media cliche depressed mode that s quite a point of note for a band about to celebrate thirty years of minor key majesty. So yes the days of earth quaking zeitgeist shifting depeche mode awesomeness may likely be behind them but that doesn t make sounds of the universe any less worthy of the band s legacy. That said sounds of the universe is a great disc with some of the best of what depeche mode has made a huge change in sound since exciter.

Depeche mode sounds of the universe 3 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars. Great vocals wonderful lyrics and amazing music with a dark and grim tone. Sat 18 apr 2009 19 01 edt first published on sat 18 apr 2009 19 01 edt. 30 years in the music industry doesn t seem to have worn down depeche mode s steam or creativity one iota.

Familiar yet fresh sounds of the universe is a consistent and satisfying listen. Depeche mode has made a huge change in sound since exciter. And now joining 2009 s roster of middle aged marvels here come depeche mode. John doran reviews depeche mode s new album sounds of the universe in chains depeche mode s twelfth album opens with a tone of such a high frequency that maybe some of their older fans may at first struggle to make it out.

Sounds of the universe the band s first album for four years reveals here a trio who still sound just as committed. Depeche mode sounds of the universe. On the whole sounds of the universe is a grower relying on a few listens to fully take effect but when it does it shows depeche mode are still able to combine pop hook accessibility and their own take on roots music for an electronic age with sonic experimentation and recombination not bad for a band with almost three decades under its collective belt. Sounds of the universe dispenses with the more user friendly pop oriented big chorus songs of 2005 s playing the angel in favor of denser consternating material.

The first review of new album john doran march 16th 2009 11 22.