Released 15 years ago this June
Remixes 2: 81–11
Depeche Mode · 2011
78 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · synth-pop
A pulsating array of remixes that breathe fresh life into Depeche Mode's iconic catalog.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic remix journey unfolds
- pulsating energy for dance floors
- wave-like pacing invites movement
- late-night club atmosphere
- fresh takes on classics
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward original tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A remix compilation that showcases their catalog but isn't a primary entry point.
- Themes
- electronic resurrection· dance floor nostalgia· industrial echoes
- Career context
- By the time 'Remixes 2: 81–11' was released in 2011, Depeche Mode had enjoyed a long and varied career spanning over three decades. This compilation followed their critically acclaimed studio album 'Sounds of the Universe,' showcasing the band's enduring influence on electronic music while revisiting pivotal tracks across their history.
- Stylistic neighbors
- New Order· The Cure· Pet Shop Boys
- If this clicks, go next to
- Delta Machine — Continues the electronic evolution with a modern touch and deeper themes.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails — Shares dark industrial tones and electronic textures, exploring themes of despair and transformation.Power, Corruption & Lies by New Order — Combines post-punk roots with electronic elements, evoking dance floor nostalgia and emotional depth.Computer World by Kraftwerk — Utilizes a similar blend of electronic sounds and themes of technology, echoing Depeche Mode's sonic innovations.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Dream On (Bushwacka Tough Guy mix edit)".
- 1 Dream On (Bushwacka Tough Guy mix edit) Start here 5:22
- 2 Personal Jesus (The Stargate mix) 3:55
- 3 Suffer Well (M83 remix) 4:31
- 4 John the Revelator (UNKLE reconstruction) 4:59
- 5 In Chains (Tigerskin’s No Sleep remix edit) 7:12
- 6 Peace (SixToes remix) 5:12
- 7 Tora! Tora! Tora! (Karlsson + Winnberg (from Miike Snow) remix) 7:38
- 8 Never Let Me Down Again (Eric Prydz remix) 7:01
- 9 I Want It All (Roland M. Dill remix) 6:43
- 10 Wrong (Trentemøller club remix) 6:53
- 11 Puppets (Röyksopp remix) 4:40
- 12 Everything Counts (Oliver Huntemann + Stephan Bodzin dub) 6:53
- 13 A Pain That I’m Used To (Jacques Lu Cont remix) 7:53
What to play next
This album is considered a Deep Cut in Depeche Mode's catalog. A remix compilation that showcases their catalog but isn't a primary entry point.
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