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Depeche Mode
Black Celebration
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AMG Review of Black Celebration
Ned Raggett
All Music GuideWhether the band felt it was simply the time to move on from its most explicit industrial-pop fusion days, or whether increased success and concurrently larger venues pushed the music into different avenues, Depeche Mode's fifth studio album, Black Celebration, saw the group embarking on a path that in many ways defined their sound to the present: emotionally extreme lyrics matched with amped-up tunes, as much anthemic ock as they are compelling dance, along with stark, low-key allads. The slow, sneaky build of the opening title track, with a strange distorted vocal sample providing a curious opening hook, sets the tone as David Gahan sings of making it through "another black day" while powerful drums and echoing metallic pings carry the song. Black Celebration is actually heavier on the allads throughout, many sung by Martin Gore -- the most per album he has yet taken lead on -- with notable dramatic beauties including "Sometimes," with its surprise gospel choir start and rough piano sonics, and the hyper-nihilistic "World Full of Nothing." The various singles from the album remain definite highlights, such as "A Question of Time," a brawling, aggressive number with a solid Gahan vocal, and the romantic/physical politics of "Stripped," featuring particularly sharp arrangements from Alan Wilder. However, with such comparatively lesser-known but equally impressive numbers as the quietly intense romance of "Here Is the House" to boast, Black Celebration is solid through and through.
a little Depeche to close out the day on
When my eyes have been so red, I've been mistaken for dead...
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...But not tonight.This is one of my favorite songs ever. It's out of place on "Black Celebration," but I suppose the disconnect works.This song makes me want to get up and get out. Just drive somewhere, anywhere, I don't care. It reminds me of all the things I want to do with my life, and how I can't let the expectations of others dictate my path. At 26, I'm supposed to be married, have a coup...
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Here is the House - Time for a Black Celebration !!!
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*"Is there anything better than _your_ first official bandcrush ???"* This is a question I've asked myself in the recent past. Until last night I couldn't really answer the question (at least, couldn't for these past 10+ years). I listened to other bands before Depeche Mode, but when I first heard *Somebody* it was instant attraction - the purest & truest of love. Snatched up everything the...
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When my eyes have been so red, I've been mistaken for dead...
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...But not tonight.This is one of my favorite songs ever. It's out of place on "Black Celebration," but I suppose the disconnect works.This song makes me want to get up and get out. Just drive somewhere, anywhere, I don't care. It reminds me of all the things I want to do with my life, and how I can't let the expectations of others dictate my path. At 26, I'm supposed to be married, have a coup...
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a little Depeche to close out the day on
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New Camera
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I ordered a Canon Powershot SD30 5MP Digital Elph Volitious Violet Digital Camera (that's it's name, really!) for my daughter for Christmas. It arrived in the mail today, and I couldn't help myself. I had to open the box just to take a peek. It's TINY! It's the opposite of ginormous! This thing is so small it comes with tools for handling the buttons. Yet, it has a huge LCD. Well, I don't know ...
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