Thats been the train of thought throughout this record and Kens been really. Print MediaĬlick on the links below to view the media in more detail. Dave Gahan releases Paper Monsters, his debut solo album on 2nd June. It was followed up by a 75-date world tour out of which one official concert video was produced called Live Monsters. The final result was a 10-track album and three single releases. However, sometime after the recording and touring of Exciter in 2002, Dave got in touch with Sigur Ros producer, Ken Thomas, and together with his friend, session musician Knox Chandler, began seriously working on songs for a new album in Electric Lady Studios in New York. At the time, I was quite hurt by that, and it knocked me back a few years, to be honest." That lasted about three days.and then we had this discussion, and everybody came to the conclusion that the song didn't fit with the theme that the album was heading in. For a moment there I felt like it was going to be on Ultra. I played it to Martin, and I could tell he liked it. I played him, during the Ultra sessions, a rough demo I made, which was basically me tapping my foot, and singing. Postage 7 U.K - 1.5 POSTAGE FOR ADDITIONAL 7 0.5 EACH LP U.K - 3. For example, this is what he said to Daniel Barassi in a radio.wazee interview on February 20, 2003: "I guess the first time I really plucked up enough courage to play something to Martin was a song.called 'Closer'. Dave Gahan - Paper Monsters Lp ( depeche mode ). Dave had indicated as early as 1988 in the interview below that he had always written songs on his own (starting around the 12:01 mark), but just had never had the courage or incentive to put them forth to Depeche Mode.Īfter some time, he had begun to demo his songs to Martin and the rest of Depeche Mode, but was never met with much enthusiasm or the suggestion to include them on Depeche Mode records. This was quite a big deal as even though Dave had been singing with Depeche Mode for over 22 years, all of the lyrics that he sung were written by Martin Gore or other people. But at the same time there are tender parts to the album, heartfelt messages that really feel from the heart, pain that has obviously been experienced.įavourite track is the last one on the album 'Goodbye', it just keeps building and then suddenly those crunching riffs break in and take it to a new level.įor any Depeche Mode fan, this is a must, for any fan of music, likewise, it is just a good album, and hopefully could give you an inroad into his wider catalogue and Depeche Mode themselves.Paper Monsters was Dave's breakout album as a solo artist. Dave Gahan - Paper Monsters Releases // Last Updated - November 3rd, 2003 Click a cover to go to the details for that release. ![]() It's his, or feels like it, it doesn't sound like a rehash of the bits he liked in Depeche Mode, it genuinely does feel unique even though it has similarities.įor a start, loads more guitar, and I love guitar, a little crunchy riff now and again never hurt anyone. Yes, it's Dave Gahan, you can't get away from his singing style or the feelings that resonate of Depeche Mode hooks and lines, but this album is more than that. Dave Gahan - Paper Monsters Releases // Last Updated - November 3rd, 2003 Click a cover to go to the details for that release. Well the answer is yes, but not quite for those reasons. ![]() I bought this on a whim, after all, front man of Depeche Mode has to bring a little of that across and I'm bound to like it aren't I? Big Depeche Mode fan, also a huge death and black metal fan, goes to show tastes can vary doesn't it? Plus of course, when something is good, it simply is, it transcends genres, it's just plain, downright good. Artist: Dave Gahan Genre: Rock Release Date: Qty: Add to Cart List Price: 44.99 Price: 40.15 You Save: 4.84 (11) Add to Wish List Product Description Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing of this solo album from the Depeche Mode frontman.
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