Depeche Mode - Remixes 2: 81-11 [Deluxe Edition] (2011)

Album review:

Remixes 2: 81–11 is a remix compilation album by British electronic music group Depeche Mode released on June 3, 2011. The album is the band's second remix collection, following the 2004 Remixes 81–04. It spans the band’s entire career and includes new arrangements by former Depeche Mode members Vince Clarke and Alan Wilder. The compilation concludes the band's recording contract with EMI.

On 6 June 2011, Depeche Mode will release Remixes 2: 81-11 on Mute. An inspiring collection of new and classic mixes of material covering their entire career, the album includes remixes of tracks from their 1981 debut Speak And Spell, through to 2009's Sounds Of The Universe, and is the follow-up to 2004's million-plus selling Remixes 81-04. These remixes reinforce Depeche Mode's standing as one of the world's most influential and innovative acts.

Depeche Mode have been at the forefront of remix culture for the best part of three decades and this new compilation includes classic mixes from M83, UNKLE, Trentemøller, François Kervorkian and Dan The Automator, alongside all-new mixes from Stargate, Eric Prydz, Karlsson & Winnberg (from Miike Snow) and Röyksopp. In addition to this, the expanded editions include exclusive remixes by former band members Vince Clarke and Alan Wilder - the first time either artist has remixed tracks for their former colleagues.

Remixes 2: 81-11 will be available in two different CD formats; Single and Triple Disc versions, as well as Downloads and as a 6 x 12" vinyl LP box set.

Highlights from the selection of classic mixes include reworkings of "Dream On" from 2001's Exciter, "Suffer Well," "John the Revelator" and "A Pain That I'm Used To" from 2005's Playing The Angel and "In Chains," "Peace" and "Wrong" from 2009's Sounds Of The Universe, while the new mixes include "Tora! Tora! Tora!" and "Puppets" from 1981's Speak And Spell, "Never Let Me Down Again" and "Behind The Wheel" from Music For The Masses as well as "A Question Of Time" from 1986's Black Celebration. Lead single "Personal Jesus", from 1990's Violator, also features several strong remixes as part of the package.



Album Info:

Artist: Depeche Mode
Album: Remixes 2. 81-11
Label: Venusnote Limited / Mute (EMI)
Catalog#: xlcdmutel18/5099909663626
Format: 3 × CD, Compilation
Country: EU (UK)
Released: 2011
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop, New Wave

Tracklist:



CD 1
01. Dream On [Bushwacka Tough Guy Mix] [0:06:08.10]
02. Suffer Well [M83 Remix] [0:04:31.24]
03. John The Revelator [UNKLE Reconstruction] [0:04:59.24]
04. In Chains [Tigerskin's No Sleep Remix] [0:07:45.07]
05. Peace [SixToes Remix] [0:05:13.48]
06. Lilian [Chab Vocal Remix Edit] [0:06:14.21]
07. Never Let Me Down Again [Digitalism Remix] [0:04:37.59]
08. Corrupt [Efdemin Remix] [0:06:29.02]
09. Everything Counts [Oliver Huntemann And Stephan Bodzin Dub] [0:06:53.01]
10. Happiest Girl [The Pulsating Orbital Vocal Mix] [0:07:57.39]
11. Walking In My Shoes [Anandamidic Mix] [0:06:11.38]
12. Personal Jesus [The Stargate Mix] [0:03:58.39]
13. Slowblow [Darren Price Mix] [0:06:27.48]

Playing Time.........: 01:17:26





CD 2
01. Wrong [Trentemoller Club Remix] [0:06:55.07]
02. World In My Eyes [Dub In My Eyes] [0:06:56.15]
03. Fragile Tension [Peter Bjorn And John Remix] [0:03:44.47]
04. Strangelove [Tim Simenon / Mark Saunders Remix] [0:06:31.50]
05. A Pain That I'm Used To [Jacques Lu Cont Remix] [0:07:49.71]
06. The Darkest Star [Monolake Remix] [0:05:43.60]
07. I Feel You [Helmet At The Helm Mix] [0:06:39.54]
08. Higher Love [Adrenaline Mix Edit] [0:04:47.16]
09. Fly On The Windscreen [Death Mix] [0:05:09.61]
10. Barrel Of A Gun [United Mix] [0:06:36.31]
11. Only When I Lose Myself [Dan The Automator Mix] [0:04:57.17]
12. Ghost [Le Weekend Remix] [0:08:21.42]

Playing Time.........: 01:14:13






CD 3
01. Personal Jesus [Alex Metric Remix Edit] [0:03:27.63]
02. Never Let Me Down Again [Eric Prydz Remix] [0:07:00.71]
03. Behind The Wheel [Vince Clarke Remix] [0:06:42.53]
04. Leave In Silence [Claro Intelecto 'The Last Time' Remix] [0:04:56.06]
05. In Chains [Alan Wilder Remix] [0:07:17.66]
06. When The Body Speaks [Karlsson And Winnberg Remix] [0:06:55.61]
07. Puppets [Röyksopp Remix] [0:04:40.35]
08. Tora! Tora! Tora! [Karlsson And Winnberg [From Miike Snow] Remix] [0:07:38.65]
09. Freestate [Clark Remix] [0:04:49.71]
10. I Want It All [Roland M. Dill Remix] [0:06:42.01]
11. A Question Of Time [Joebot Presents 'Radio Face' Remix] [0:05:32.16]
12. Personal Jesus [Sie Medway-Smith Remix] [0:06:25.39]

Playing Time.........: 01:12:10




Credits:

Compiled By – Depeche Mode, Roland Brown
Design – Mat Cook (2)
Liner Notes – Ralph Moore
Management – Jonathan Kessler
Mastered By – Mike Marsh
Producer – Ben Hillier (tracks: 1-2 to 1-6, 1-8, 2-1, 2-3, 2-5, 2-6, 2-12, 3-4, 3-10), Daniel Miller (tracks: 1-9, 2-9, 3-4, 3-7, 3-8, 3-11), Dave Bascombe* (tracks: 1-7, 2-4, 3-2, 3-3), Depeche Mode (tracks: 1-7, 1-9 to 1-12, 2-2, 2-4, 2-7 to 2-9, 3-1 to 3-4, 3-7, 3-8, 3-11, 3-12), Flood (tracks: 1-10 to 1-12, 2-2, 2-7, 2-8, 3-1, 3-12), Gareth Jones (tracks: 3-11), Mark Bell (tracks: 1-1, 3-6), Tim Simenon (tracks: 1-13, 2-10, 2-11, 3-9)
Producer [Additional] – Daniel Miller (tracks: 1-7, 2-4, 3-2, 3-3)
Written-By – Phillpott* (tracks: 1-2, 3-10), Eigner* (tracks: 1-2, 3-10), Gahan* (tracks: 1-2, 3-10), Martin L Gore* (tracks: 1-1, 3 to 13, 2-1 to 12, 3-1 to 6, 8 to 9, 11 to 12), Vince Clarke (tracks: 3-7)

Notes:

Track 1-6: Remixed for Kimco Entertainment Inc.

Martin L Gore published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd. Licensed by Grabbing Hands Music Ltd.
"John The Revelator" inspired by the traditional work of the same name

"Suffer Well"/"I Want It All" published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd. Licensed by JJSR Productions Inc./Universal Music Publishing Ltd.

"Puppets" published by Musical Moments Ltd./Sony Music Publishing

Mastered at The Exchange

This compilation (P)+(C) 2011 Venusnote Limited under exclusive license to Mute Records Limited.
Printed in the EU.

Comes in a hardback slipcase with card inner sleeves and booklet.

Released in UK on 6th June 2011

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Barcode (scanned): 5099909663626
Barcode (text): 5 099909 663626
Matrix Number (CD1): 0966382 AB36744-01
Matrix Number (CD2): 0966402 AB36745-01
Matrix Number (CD3): 0966422 AB36746-01
Other (Additional matrix info): manufactured by Optimal Media Production
Other (Additional cat #, CD1): 5099909663824
Other (Additional cat #, CD2): 5099909664029
Other (Additional cat #, CD3): 5099909664227
Other (Rights Societies): sdrm/biem
Other (Label Code): lc 05834
Other (Mastering SID Code): IFPI L574
Other (Mould SID Code Disc 1): IFPI 9744
Other (Mould SID Code Disc 2): IFPI 9742
Other (Mould SID Code Disc 3): IFPI 9743