Depeche Mode - Exciter Released:2014 finds the jazz-influenced singer/songwriter flexing

finds the jazz-influenced singer/songwriter flexing his creative muscles on a stylistically varied set

That approach doesn't suit him particularly well -- he's at his best when he's just playing the blues

As the elder statesman of British blues

and the concluding song

Depeche Mode - Exciter Released:2014 finds the jazz-influenced singer/songwriter flexingNEW VINYL LP ON SONY 2017 2 X 180 GRAM VINYL. Exciter finds the trio again balancing pop catchiness with experimental depths. As with Ultra, an outside producer helps focus the end results in new, intriguing directions in this case, said producer is Mark Bell, known for his work with Bjrk. Bell's ear for minimal, crisp beats and quick, subtle arrangements and changes suit Martin Gore's songs beautifully. David Gahan's voice, already audibly benefiting