Depeche Mode Playing the Angel ( 2LP )

Release date: 26-02-2017 (Originally released in 2005)

2017 EU reissue on 180g vinyl 2LP - Playing the Angel (2005)takes the best qualities from Depeche Mode releases like Violator and Songs Of Faith And Devotion, and makes for a highly concentrated set of songs that all but demand to be heard in one uninterrupted shot.  

Tracks:
A1. A Pain That I'm Used To
A2. John the Revelator
A3. Suffer Well     

B1. The Sinner in Me
B2. Precious
B3. Macro

C1. I Want It All
C2. Nothing's Impossible
C3. Introspectre
C4. Damaged People     

D1. Lilian
D2. The Darkest Star

Playing the Angel takes the best qualities from Depeche Mode releases like Violator and Songs Of Faith And Devotion, and makes for a highly concentrated set of songs that all but demand to be heard in one uninterrupted shot. Musically, a lot of analog gear was used, and it's apparent that the arrangements and extra sounds fell into place quickly and naturally. Like the best Depeche Mode, almost everything on the album will make an initial wowing impact while remaining layered enough in subtle details to surprise and thrill with repeated listens.