Exciter is certainly the most controversial in Depeche Mode fans album of the band. The opinions lie far apart, ranging from "brilliant" to "disappointing". I think the truth lies somewhere in between. While looking at this album from songwriting forth again to find some absolute pearls (eg Shine, Free Love or I Am You), the sound package is not everyone's thing, perhaps. Because the album is characterized by a very electronic (sometimes experimental and minimalist) Click & Sample Beat, which is sometimes combined with guitar sounds (like Dream On, Freelove or Breathe). In general, the sound of Exciter does not quite reach the depth & intensity that is otherwise known from other DM CDs forth. With another producer would have made this album might be an absolute highlight ?! CONCLUSION: Exciter is certainly not the best Depeche Mode album, but it never had a very good commercial concept. Many of the songs unfold only after repeated listening their entire range. Who diversion from the mainstream wants and can anfreuden with experimental electronic sounds, you should consider purchasing at "Exciter" definitely.
