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Hourglass: Remixes

Dave Gahan · 2008

52 min · 11 tracks · new wave

A pulsating collection of remixes that revitalizes Gahan's emotive vocals through electronic dance beats.

Why this album works

The album showcases how Gahan's work resonates within the club culture, featuring prominent remixers like Booka Shade and Digitalism. While it didn't achieve major chart success on its own, it reinforced Gahan's relevance in the electronic music landscape during a pivotal moment for both him and Depeche Mode.
Career context
When 'Hourglass: Remixes' was released in March 2008, Dave Gahan was transitioning from his second solo album, 'Hourglass', which had come out a few months earlier. This remix album followed his return to music after the success of his debut solo project and the resurgence of Depeche Mode's influence in the electronic music scene.
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Deeper and Deeper (The Juan MacLean club mix) Standout 5:08
  • 2 Kingdom (Booka Shade club remix) Standout 5:36
  • 3 Love Will Leave (Kap10kurt remix) 3:43
  • 4 Use You (Maps remix) 3:38
  • 5 Deeper and Deeper (T. Raumschmiere remix extended) 3:34
  • 6 Kingdom (Digitalism remix) 4:16
  • 7 Saw Something (Onur Ozer remix) 5:07
  • 8 Deeper & Deeper (Sebastien Leger remix) 5:08
  • 9 Kingdom (Rosario's Big Room vocal) 6:09
  • 10 Saw Something (Skreamix) Standout 4:54
  • 11 Deeper and Deeper (SHRUBBN!! FX instrumental) 4:45

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