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5.0 out of 5 stars The best covers ever made !!!.., May 21 2004

By	Andreas (Stockhom, Sweden) - See all my reviews

The music on this album is dripping like warm honey into the ocean of love. What more can you say really? I've heard all the orginals and let me tell you Gore is not just overdubbing them but is actually remaking them into his own. For the unceartain future of depeche it's comforting to know that Martin as a solo artist always gonna be around because this kind of music just have to leave a mans soul and cant be botteled up. The album is a killer...

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4.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Gore did it by his own, Jun 23 2003

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The songwriter of Depeche Mode decided to enter the Sam Therapy Studios in London the same year his band was producing their most selling album up to date (Violator). The result: these six songs correctly performed by Martin, where Compulsion, In a manner of speaking and Never turn your back on mother earth are the highlights of the EP. If you like Depeche Mode, you should have this cd in your collection, that's my recommendation.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A very satisfying solo effort, Mar 3 2003

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First off, let me just say that DM has been my very favorite band since I can remember. That said, allow me to further state that although all of their albums are striking in their own way, it cannot be accurately said that they are all equal. Martin Gore, being the chief songwriter and musician in the group, simply has a gift. A remarkable and wonderful gift for putting catchy, engaging, and at the same time, haunting melodies together. Can anyone who has heard the song "Breathe" from the album "Exciter" deny this?? He has a knack for arranging songs that are altogether sad, inspiring, beautiful, and just plain fun. On "Counterfeit," Martin lets this talent shine. I did give this CD only 4 stars because he didn't write the songs, which I'll admit I would have greatly preferred. But, given the songs he chose to cover, it is a stand-out solo effort. Intrigued at the idea of an all-covers album, I took it upon myself to find an original version of all the songs to compare. Now I understand- nobody but the brilliant Martin Gore could have made them sound good!! The arrangements are slower than you typically hear on a DM album, but nonetheless gorgeous, and Martin's vocals are perfectly suited for it. Definitely one of the most under-rated musicians and vocalists in the business, which is very sad, but you will not be disappointed in adding this CD to your collection.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Martin Goes at it Alone.
As Depeche Mode approached the height of their popularity, songwriter Martin Gore quietly released his solo EP. Read more

Published on Sep 2 2002 by The Groove

4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet!
This album is reminiscent of the music from Depeche Mode's Music for the Masses. If you like that album, then you will enjoy this album. Read more

Published on Jul 20 2002 by Greg Allup

3.0 out of 5 stars It's no Depeche Mode
Summarized in a sentence I would perhaps call it solid proof that Martin Gore is nothing without the other members of Depeche Mode. Read more

Published on Jul 13 2002 by helpdeskdan

5.0 out of 5 stars Great mini-album
If you are a Depeche fan, get this. It is a mellower departure but good showcase of Martin Gore's voice and song writing skills. A must have.

Published on Jun 6 2002 by Kort Kramer