First of all: I, too, had after the first audio impressions from the power supply mixed feelings ... but now these mixed feelings have fortunately changed to the real disk in his hand and the stereo system at level 10 in right happiness, bringing again has shown that it is of lower quality from the net just yet can provide no objective impression clips. I'm assuming that it will also be made as some who have the album already denigrated in advance. But now to the sounds of the universe: For me the logical development of "Playing the Angel", with certain moods could have emerged from the undervalued "Exciter" and celebrates the synthetic analog gadgets as Depeche Mode primarily due to the first albums have. In addition, the "comparison" with Violator is not so unjustified here. But it is definitely not a stadium-rock album like "Songs of Faith and Devotion" or "Music for the Masses". Rather, it is sometimes eccentric Harmony gems that needs to be explored. One can Depeche Mode definitely not accuse it had chosen the easy, secure way. There's nothing to notice of "older, comfortable men". You play with the compositions and try. I find that incredibly exciting and fresh! That is not fit all the fans, that's for sure, but Depeche Mode have also ventured some clear and won in my opinion!
