Reflections of Darkness - Music Magazine - Depeche Mode - "Suffer Well"

Details: Written by: RoD Newsdesk - DV; Published: 27 February 2006

Fresh from the international success of their Number 1 album 'Playing The Angel', Depeche Mode return with the LP's third single 'Suffer Well' on 6th March. Undoubtedly a highlight of Dave Gahan's three contributions to their acclaimed LP, 'Suffer Well' is produced by Ben Hillier of Doves and Blur fame. Powerful, hi-synth electronica at its best, 'Suffer Well' witnesses a return to form for the band and is a highlight of their critically acclaimed live show, which Q Magazine recently described as 'tremendous'. Featuring remixes by Narcotic Thrust and Metope, the single is released on CD, Maxi CD, DVD, 7" and two 12" vinyl, boasting exclusive remixes and bonus material.

Currently in Europe as part of their massive world tour, the band recently completed two sold-out, live shows at New York's Madison Square Garden. Hailed as the greatest live performances of their career, the tour reaches the UK this spring when they play London's Wembley Arena on 2nd & 3rd April. Worldwide sales of the album are approaching 2 million copies, seeing them reach Number 1 in sixteen countries, plus Top Ten in the UK, US and Canada. 'Playing the Angel' has also been certified Gold in seven countries and platinum in three. 'Suffer Well' follows the smash hit 'Precious', which entered the UK chart at Number 4, plus the Top 20 single 'A Pain That I'm Used To'.

"The sleek, pulsing 'Suffer Well' - the best of Gahan's contributions - evokes the Mode's classic Violator period" **** - UNCUT
"Suffer Well is a Dave Gahan-written stomp with bold, chewy guitars and a great techno beat" - WORD

The new single is available on the following formats:

CD Single
1) Suffer Well
2) Better Days

CD Maxi
1) Suffer Well - Tiga Remix
2) Suffer Well - Narcotic Thrust Vocal Dub
3) Suffer Well - Alter Ego Remix
4) Suffer Well - M83 Remix
5) Suffer Well - Metope Vocal Remix
6) Suffer Well - Metope Remix

7" Vinyl
A) Suffer Well - Metope Vocal Remix
B) The Darkest Star - Monolake Remix

DVD Single
1) Suffer Well - Video
2) Suffer Well - Suffer Well - Alter Ego Dub
3) Better Days - Basteroid 'Dance Is Gone' Vocal Mix

12" Vinyl
A1) Suffer Well - Tiga Remix
A2) Suffer Well - Tiga Dub
B1) Suffer Well - Narcotic Thrust Vocal Dub

12" Vinyl
A1) Suffer Well - Metope Remix
A2) Suffer Well - Metope Vocal Remix
B1) Suffer Well - M83 Remix
B2) Better Days - Basteroid 'Dance Is Gone' Vocal Mix

Depeche Mode are Dave Gahan, Andy 'Fletch' Fletcher and Martin Gore.
http://www.depechemode.com/
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