This is probably one of Depeche Mode's best songs ever. So absolutely
stunning. There's not as much guitars on this one as on
I Feel You, and those that are there
are used more like on Enjoy The
Silence. It's also a pretty slow track, very powerful and
full of emotions. It's just brilliant.
The 'grungy gonads' has more guitars, more scratches, heavier
beat and less vocals (just a few samples). It's got more of an edge
and power, but it lacks the brilliant words. Did I write 'scratches'
just there? Yes, I did - DM with guitars, scratching and funky drums;
can that really be DM? Yes! The DM feel is very strong, even though
it's not all synthetic. Very good.
'My Joy' is a very good b-side, kind of in the 'mood' of those
off the Violator singles, but a
bit darker and with a very deep bassline. The drums are also pretty
funky, but there's not too much guitars on it, but still some here
and there. The chorus is quite addictive after a few listens. The
'slow slide mix' of it is extended, and with funkier drums and more
sounds. Comparing tracks 3 & 4 is kind of like comparing tracks 1 & 2:
the remixes have more of the rougher edge, and less of the radio
friendliness. Of course, track 2 is rather instrumental whereas track
4 has quite a lot of vocals.
