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Dave Gahan instrumental cd Paper Monsters.
More than two decades after Depeche Mode’s debut, mouthpiece Dave Gahan finally got around to releasing his solo debut in the shape of 2003′s PAPER MONSTERS. Having wrestled with more than his share of personal demons during his ascent to stardom, it’s no surprise that this Gahan fills the album with echoes of his inner struggle. Working with New York City-based multi-instrumentalist Knox Chandler, the dour vocalist injects enough swirling synths, droning guitars, and oddly arranged strings to approximate a murder-ballad ambiance that brings to mind Nick Cave. This is particularly true on songs like the harrowing “Black and Blue Again” and the subtler, more ambient “Stay.”
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