Released 23 years ago this June
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- 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
- Depeche Mode· New Order· Erasure
- If this clicks, go next to
- 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 3:32
- 2 Hold On 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 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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