What does Should Be Higher sound like?

A collection of pulsating remixes that elevate the original track into a dancefloor-ready electronic experience. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave. Start with "Should Be Higher (Truss remix)".

Is Should Be Higher a good place to start with Depeche Mode?

Yes, Should Be Higher is recommended as a starting point for new Depeche Mode listeners. A collection of pulsating remixes that elevate the original track into a dancefloor-ready electronic experience. By the time 'Should Be Higher' was released in 2013, Depeche Mode was well established, having just come off their critically acclaimed album 'Delta Machine' from earlier that year. This remix collection showcases the band's enduring influence on electronic music while highlighting their ability to adapt to contemporary sounds and trends.

Who is Should Be Higher for?

Should Be Higher works well if you're into steady pulsating grooves, engaging remix progression throughout and for dance floor vibes.

How many songs are on Should Be Higher?

Should Be Higher has 6 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Released 13 years ago this October

Should Be Higher

Depeche Mode · 2013

34 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock

A collection of pulsating remixes that elevate the original track into a dancefloor-ready electronic experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Should Be Higher (Truss remix) Start here — This remix transforms the original’s melancholic tones into a driving techno anthem, making it a staple for club DJs.
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Should Be Higher (MPIA3 Definition) — This version maintains the emotional weight of the original while introducing deeper basslines, creating an immersive listening experience.
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Should Be Higher (Überzone remix) — Incorporating glitchy elements and a faster tempo, this remix stands out for its energetic rendition that reinvents the song for a modern audience.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The remixes offer varied takes on a single track, but the overall impact is limited by its nature as a remix collection.

What we noticed

The remixes vary in intensity and complexity, with some focusing on rhythmic elements while others emphasize atmospheric sounds.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pulsating grooves
engaging remix progression throughout
for dance floor vibes
headphone detail immersion experience

Maybe skip if you

prefer traditional song structures
seek immediate catchy hooks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — A remix collection that complements their established sound but is not essential for new listeners.
Themes: dancefloor transformation· electronic evolution· industrial nostalgia
Career context: By the time 'Should Be Higher' was released in 2013, Depeche Mode was well established, having just come off their critically acclaimed album 'Delta Machine' from earlier that year. This remix collection showcases the band's enduring influence on electronic music while highlighting their ability to adapt to contemporary sounds and trends.
Stylistic neighbors: New Order· The Cure· Pet Shop Boys