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Title: Predictably Good, and otherwise Predictable...
Review: You gotta hand it to Martin, he rarely surprises, that being a good thing. Sex, religion and death are his main themes and he doesn't seem to stray too far from them. This is the Martin we have known and loved for the last 20 years or so. He hasn't changed a bit on this album. Appropriately titled Counterfeit2, it seems to take off where the last one ended, this time with a wider selection of songs and a bit more diverse musical instrumentation. The arrangements are familiar, signature sparse electronic sounds and textures you can find on any Depeche Mode album. Highlights include "Stardust","Loverman", and the piano-driven "Lost in the Stars" Of course, all in all, Martin is best just being himself. This collection is a nice afterthought, but not nearly as interesting as his original work in Depeche Mode.
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