Only When I Lose Myself
Depeche Mode · 1998
71 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · synth-pop
A haunting blend of electronic textures and introspective lyrics that encapsulate the band's dark wave essence.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting introspection for late nights
- dynamic remixes for dance floors
- wave-like pacing for deep focus
- engaging soundscapes for contemplative moments
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1998, Depeche Mode was in a phase of reinvention following their commercial peak with 'Songs of Faith and Devotion' in 1993. 'Only When I Lose Myself' not only marked their continued exploration of electronic soundscapes but also served as a bridge to their next studio album, showcasing a matured sound reflective of personal struggles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- New Order· The Cure· Pet Shop Boys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Only When I Lose Myself 4:36
- 2 Surrender 6:19
- 3 Headstar 4:24
- 4 Only When I Lose Myself (Subsonic Legacy mix) 7:03
- 5 Only When I Lose Myself (Dan the Automator mix) 4:57
- 6 Headstar (Luke Slater remix) 5:48
- 7 Only When I Lose Myself (Gus Gus long play mix) 11:21
- 8 Painkiller (Kill the Pain - DJ Shadow vs. Depeche Mode) 6:34
- 9 Surrender (FC Catalan Out of Reach mix) 6:55
- 10 Only When I Lose Myself (Gus Gus short play mix) 5:07
- 11 World in My Eyes (Safar mix) 8:31
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