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After spending much of the ’80s and ’90s churning out one synthpop jam after another, Depeche Mode has spent much of the last 15 years exploring more subdued vistas. Save for a few notable exceptions—mainly the scorched singles of 2005’s Playing The Angel—the band opted for sparse beats…

Unlike the Strokes, another ostensible nostalgia act playing out waning variations on their past glories, Depeche Mode knows their place. More importantly, they're comfortable with it, which means that unlike the uneven, rootless Comedown Machine, Delta Machine has the satisfying air of a perfected…

Welcome To My WorldAngelWalking In My ShoesPreciousBlack CelebrationPolicy Of TruthShould Be HigherBarrel Of A GunHigher LoveWhen The Body SpeaksHeavenSoothe My SoulA Pain That I'm Used ToA Question Of TimeSecret To The EndEnjoy The SilencePersonal JesusGoodbyeHomeHaloJust Can't Get EnoughI Feel…

Given the tendency of major labels to soften music into radio-friendly mush, the first second of Delta Machine comes as something of a surprise. ‘Welcome to My World’ opens with grim synth rumble and a merciless kick drum that wouldn’t sound out of place on a Diamond Version record, not…