Dave Gahan - Paper Monsters
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Free Music Notes for Paper Monsters
Free Music Review: Well done debut solo album by the frontman of DM
Hit: 4 Stars
I knew I had to buy this, eventually, since I'm a huge fan of Depeche Mode, mostly due to Dave Gahan's performances, and I wanted to show my support for his solo activities. The music is actually even better than I expected. But the real sweetness is him performing these songs live. Pick up the "Live Monsters" DVD, as well as various bootlegs.Free Music Review: this is good
Hit: 4 Stars
it's not exactly depeche mode, but it's got a similar feel. it's a good solid listen with some pop rock tunes, some mellow tunes and and overall decent album (unlike martin gore's counterfeit2 which is unlistenable).Free Music Review: Songs of Waste & Destitution
Hit: 3 Stars
Dave Gahan, lead singer of Depeche Mode, write about what he knows best on "Paper Monsters"--addiction, depression, lying, denial, lust and abuse. All themes Depeche Mode have previously covered. Sure, "Dirty Sticky Floors", "Bottle Living", "I Need You" and "Stay" all have memorable qualities and could be alternative hits. But Dave doesn't stray too far from the Depeche Mode formula here, and although the music is fine, it's fairly insignificant--like an appetizer before the next Depeche Mode release. He could have stretched himself artistically, but self-absorbtion (probably what causes him problems in the first place) wins out on this recording. This and Depeche Mode's "Exciter" are a bit of a let down when you think about what has come before. Only if you are a Depeche Mode completist should you attempt "Paper Monsters". I'd say wait for the next Depeche Mode cd, you won't miss that much.Free Music Review: calculated independence
Hit: 3 Stars
Joe Cropper gave a perfect desription of this album: DM but half the calories and half the taste. If Paper Monsters had to prove that Dave Gahan can write songs, well it does prove it - he can write songs. Fine. Provided some money and outside mucical assistance - msny people can. What I was most interested in this release was - what is that special thing that Dave can bring about that separates him from DM. And I could not find it.Honesty is sowhat missing. Yes, there is loads of honesty as far as lyrics are concerned - may be too much and maybe too straightforward. But musically? Dirty Sticky Floors to me is just an epitome of how calculated one can become in an attempt for a hit single. Recycled DM. Otherwise - it is all over the place (U2, Cure , Sigur Ros, you name it) and just saved and made at least coheren by a very good production work.Thanks to that 3 stars but it is the max one with open ears and an open mind can give.
Free Music Review: on first couple of listens...
Hit: 3 Stars
I absolutely adore DM, but I almost cringe listening to some of these songs. The main problem I have with this album are the lyrics, like in the last review. I think I listened to 3 songs in a row, and "close your eyes" was in every song. Very obvious rhyming is present in most songs, but there are a couple redeeming songs. "Bottle living" is by far my favorite. "DSF" and "I need you" are next, but that's about it. Then again, maybe us DM fans are just lyrically spoiled because martin is such a genious! And to end this on a hypocritical note, I will still be first in line for the tour...