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Title: One of My Least Favorite DM CDs
Review: Right from the beginning, with track #1 ("New Life"), I pretty much knew what to expect from the rest of this CD: fluffy, upbeat synth/pop that made me feel like I was ODing on "sweetness". Comparing this CD to Depeche Mode's newer, more somber music, I was amazed at how different they sound now compared to twenty or so years ago--and thank god for the change, too. I know I wouldn't be a DM fan if all of their songs had remained like this.The only two decent tracks on "Speak and Spell" (or, at least, the two that I didn't outright hate) are #2 ("Puppets"), a medium-tempoed song with a catchy chorus, and #11 ("Just Can't Get Enough"), a high-energy, spunky track. The rest are just too cheesy and silly for me, in particular the two "pretty boy" songs: #4 ("Boys Say Go!") and #6 ("What's Your Name?"). I've honestly heard catchier tunes on my old Nintendo system, i.e., Dr. Mario. Depeche Mode fan or not, you can skip this CD and not feel guilty about it.
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