Martin L. Gore reviews

Martin L. Gore

Musician

Forfans of depeche mode, listeners of electronic/synth-pop and collectors of cover albums.
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The Profile

English singer, songwriter and musician, primary songwriter of Depeche Mode; has released solo cover records including Counterfeit e.p. (1989) and Counterfeit² (2003).

Primary songwriter for Depeche Mode; solo releases are primarily cover records. Counterfeit e.p. (1989) and Counterfeit² (2003) are specifically discussed in the provided reviews; the covers reference artists such as Sparks, Comsat Angels, Tuxedomoon, Durutti Column, Nick Cave, Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Lou Reed, Brian Eno and John Lennon.

Two DeBaser reviews evaluate Martin L. Gore's solo cover releases: Counterfeit² (2003) and Counterfeit e.p. (1989). One review praises the atmosphere, sound and reinterpretations; the other criticizes pacing, use of electronics and lack of emotional depth. Both note the records are tributes to artists who inspired Gore and reference his role within Depeche Mode.

Notable Quotes

❝ Yet all this makes me reflect, makes me think; it’s almost as if this reserved and seemingly shy man does not want to reveal his emotions translated into lyrics without the filter of the wonderful interpreter Dave Gahan.

❝ There are 14 years between the two albums, and like the last one, the first one is composed of covers, an e.p with 6 songs by artists ranging from the seventies (Sparks, Comsat Angels) to the early eighties (Tuxedomoon, Durutti Column).