Paper Monsters
Dave Gahan · 2003
81 min · 17 tracks · new wave
A darkly atmospheric blend of electro-pop and introspective lyrics that showcase Gahan's haunting vocal presence.
Why this album works
'Paper Monsters' received critical acclaim for its introspective songwriting and Gahan's vocal performance, peaking at number 27 on the UK Albums Chart. It solidified Gahan's place as a solo artist and influenced the electro-pop scene of the early 2000s.
- Career context
- Released on June 2, 2003, 'Paper Monsters' was Dave Gahan's debut solo album, coming after his tenure with Depeche Mode and a personal struggle with addiction. This album marked his first significant artistic exploration outside the band, highlighting his distinct voice and songwriting capabilities in a solo context.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· Ellie Goulding· giorge mijael· Robbie Williams· Gorillaz· Pet Shop Boys· Blur· Lily Allen
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- Hourglass — Continues the dark, atmospheric sound with more electronic elements.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dirty Sticky Floors Standout 3:32
- 2 Hold On Standout 4:17
- 3 A Little Piece 5:10
- 4 Bottle Living 3:31
- 5 Black and Blue Again 5:41
- 6 Stay 4:17
- 7 I Need You 4:45
- 8 Bitter Apple 5:59
- 9 Hidden Houses 5:02
- 10 Goodbye Standout 5:54
Disc 2
- 1 A Short Film 9:16
- 2 Dirty Sticky Floors - Video 3:36
- 3 Exclusive B-roll footage from The Dirty Sticky Floors video shot 5:04
- 4 Hold On - Exclusive New York acoustic performance 5:14
- 5 A Little Piece - Exclusive New York acoustic performance 4:34
- 6 Exclusive B-roll footage from the New York acoustic performance 5:07
- 7 Photo gallery 0:01
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