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Post by tinustori on Aug 24, 2007 13:46:00 GMT -5
www.davegahan.com/ Dave Gahan's 'Hourglass' Eagerly Awaited Second Solo LP Released October 22nd, 2007 on Mute First Single 'Kingdom', Released October 8th, 2007 The inimitable Dave Gahan makes a dynamic return on 22nd October with 'Hourglass' - his eagerly awaited second solo album. Best known as the iconic frontman of Depeche Mode, he continues his impressive career with a blazing new side-project, which follows his critically acclaimed solo debut 'Paper Monsters'. Produced by Dave with Christian Eigner & Andrew Phillpott, both members of the Depeche Mode touring band, 'Hourglass' also reflects Gahan's growth as a songwriter. Initially showcased with 2003's 'Paper Monsters', he later wrote 3 stellar tracks for Depeche Mode's recent 2 million selling 'Playing The Angel' - 'I Want It All', 'Suffer Well' & 'Nothing's Impossible'. Hourglass highlights include the gospel-tinged 'Saw Something', which kick-starts the album with stealth before effortlessly setting the tone for the other 9 tracks. "That was the catalyst that started the idea to write again," Dave recalls, adding that is was also "the first lyric, and the key to open the door to thinking, 'Okay, I can go here.'" Other standout moments include the exhilarating, tour de force roar of 'Deeper and Deeper', the soaring epic first single 'Kingdom' (out on 8th October) and the addictive pull of 'Use You', where he scathingly lets loose his disgust with people, and specifically, himself. Meanwhile, on 'Down' - perhaps the most confessional song on the record - he confesses "I feel so old, down on the ground is where I'm bound to end up." Sonically, the record cuts across a range of influences and styles with grace. Decidedly more electronic than his previous solo work, he has seamlessly swapped the guitar of 'Paper Monsters' for the synthesizer he epitomizes so well. "It doesn't feel so much that the band is my identity anymore, although I owe everything to it. I'm starting to really feel that I have my own voice, and it's definitely coming out in the songs. For me, it's the best possible record I could make at this time. And it's gone well beyond what I expected of myself." The track listing: 1. Saw Something 2. Kingdom 3. Deeper And Deeper 4. 21 Days 5. Miracles 6. Use You 7. Insoluble 8. Endless 9. A Little Lie 10. DownAs you all might already know i'm also a big fan of Depeche mode... So i'm really looking forward to this! The album's coming out 4 days before my birthday Listen to the first single 'Kingdom'... www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O8Ersxk5sk
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Post by tinustori on Aug 27, 2007 5:50:33 GMT -5
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Post by deborah77 on Aug 27, 2007 9:14:16 GMT -5
oh that's so cool, had no idea he was going to have an album out
Thanks Martijn !
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Post by tinustori on Aug 31, 2007 3:41:02 GMT -5
oh that's so cool, had no idea he was going to have an album out Thanks Martijn !
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Post by KristeeBee on Sept 7, 2007 12:28:37 GMT -5
Thanks for pointing this out - I have always loved Depeche Mode, too, plus, Dave is quite the hottie!!
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Post by tinustori on Sept 8, 2007 4:19:38 GMT -5
Thanks for pointing this out - I have always loved Depeche Mode, too, plus, Dave is quite the hottie!!
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Post by Mina on Oct 2, 2007 9:00:49 GMT -5
so anyone listened to the album? i LOVE it! some songs are so addictive (like 'Deeper And Deeper', 'Kingdom'), love the agressive beats
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Post by tinustori on Oct 2, 2007 11:51:03 GMT -5
so anyone listened to the album? i LOVE it! some songs are so addictive (like 'Deeper And Deeper', 'Kingdom'), love the agressive beats Haven't heard it... i only heard kingdom ;D The official video for 'Kingdom': nl.youtube.com/watch?v=IwcUi-Aok6Q
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Post by flyingdutchgirl on Oct 2, 2007 15:18:14 GMT -5
Cool! I am listening to Kingdom now.... Me also big fan of Depeche Mode and Dave Gahan. His moves are incredible by the way Saw Depeche Mode live in 1993 and last year in Rotterdam. It's a pity it took so long for them to come back to The Netherlands.
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Post by Mina on Oct 3, 2007 0:49:23 GMT -5
i've just realized the album will only be out on oct 22 anyway, for those who want it (limited ed. w/th epk), pm me
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Post by tinustori on Oct 3, 2007 6:27:34 GMT -5
Cool! I am listening to Kingdom now.... Me also big fan of Depeche Mode and Dave Gahan. His moves are incredible by the way Saw Depeche Mode live in 1993 and last year in Rotterdam. It's a pity it took so long for them to come back to The Netherlands. Ooh lucky you! I havn´t seen them live yet.... missed them on the playing the angel tour And that´s okay Mina! I'll wait til 22 October
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Post by Mina on Oct 3, 2007 9:00:17 GMT -5
i don't get how you guys can wait, was impossible for me (plus i'll buy my copy anyway once it's out) i saw Dave live in 2003 and w/th DM last year, was freaking awesome have no idea if he'll tour this time
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Post by tinustori on Oct 3, 2007 9:25:11 GMT -5
i don't get how you guys can wait, was impossible for me (plus i'll buy my copy anyway once it's out) i saw Dave live in 2003 and w/th DM last year, was freaking awesome have no idea if he'll tour this time Teehee... i do have kingdom the single and album version though ;D But 22 october isn't that far away.... just 19 more days I'd love to see Dave here... but i guess that won't happen... They didn't announce a tour yet... if i'm right...
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Post by tinustori on Oct 13, 2007 5:46:26 GMT -5
You can now hear deeper & deeper on his myspace Sounds raw
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Post by tinustori on Oct 16, 2007 10:43:19 GMT -5
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