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Counterfeit²

Martin Gore · 2003

47 min · 11 tracks · new wave

A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in ethereal soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • late-night contemplative moods
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'Counterfeit²' was Martin Gore's first solo project after the dissolution of Depeche Mode's classic lineup. This album followed his earlier solo effort, 'Counterfeit,' showcasing his artistic evolution as he explored more personal and emotive themes outside the band's electronic sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Duran Duran· A Flock of Seagulls· Kim Wilde

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 In My Time of Dying 4:23
  • 2 Stardust 3:07
  • 3 I Cast a Lonesome Shadow 4:51
  • 4 In My Other World 3:53
  • 5 Loverman 7:02
  • 6 By This River 4:01
  • 7 Lost in the Stars 2:52
  • 8 Oh My Love 3:33
  • 9 Das Lied vom einsamen Mädchen 5:24
  • 10 Tiny Girls 3:26
  • 11 Candy Says 4:35

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