''Remixes 81–04'' is a remix album by English

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Depeche Mode Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in Basildon, Essex, in 1980. The band currently consists of Dave Gahan (lead vocals and co-songwriting) and Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, co-lead vocals and main songwriting). Depech ...

, released on 25 October 2004. It was the band's first release since Daniel Miller's independent label

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was acquired by industry major EMI in 2002. It features well-known remixes from the band's back catalogue, as well as previously unavailable mixes. There are three versions of ''Remixes 81–04''. The main version has two CDs. The limited-edition version has the same two CDs, plus a bonus CD with mostly new remixes. There is also a one-CD release with selections from all three discs. The booklet, found in all three versions, features an essay by

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. A special
Secret Website
(now offline) could be unlocked with the CDs. During the promotion of the limited three-CD edition of ''Remixes 81–04'', the above-mentioned site was launched for fans who bought the bundle, which featured exclusive goodies. There was a special digital download-only bundle titled ''Remixes 81···04 Rare Tracks'', which is now offline for all songs. It was accompanied with official artwork (also download-only). Users who bought the entire bundle could burn the tracks to a 90-minute

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(the whole album lasts 88:32) and print the artwork. It was followed by a second remix album, '' Remixes 2: 81–11'', released on 3 June 2011.

Track listing

All songs written by Martin L. Gore, except "Shout!", "Just Can't Get Enough" and "Photographic" by

Vince Clarke Vincent John Martin (born 3 July 1960), known professionally as Vince Clarke, is an English synth-pop musician and songwriter. Clarke has been the main composer and musician of the band Erasure since its inception in 1985, and was previously ...

, and "Route 66" by

Bobby Troup Robert William Troup Jr. (October 18, 1918 – February 7, 1999) was an American actor, jazz pianist, singer, and songwriter. He wrote the song " Route 66" and acted in the role of Dr. Joe Early with his wife Julie London in the television progra ...

''Remixes 81·04''

* LCDMUTEL8 – one-disc edition # "

Never Let Me Down Again "Never Let Me Down Again" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode. It was released as the second single from their sixth studio album, ''Music for the Masses'' (1987), on 24 August 1987. It reached No. 22 in the UK, No. 2 in West ...

" (Split Mix) – 9:32 # " Personal Jesus" (Pump Mix) – 7:47 # "

Barrel of a Gun "Barrel of a Gun" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released as the first single from their ninth studio album, ''Ultra'' (1997), on 3 February 1997. The song reached number one in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Spain and ...

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Hard Mix) – 9:36 # " Route 66" (

Beatmasters The Beatmasters are an English electronic music group who gained success in the UK in the late 1980s with four top 20 hit singles. They then went on to produce and remix records for many other artists. The group's string of chart hit singles i ...

Mix) – 6:18 # " Useless" (The Kruder + Dorfmeister Session™) – 9:06 # " In Your Room" (The Jeep Rock Mix) – 6:19 # "

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'Around the Golf' Remix) – 3:55 # " Strangelove" (Blind Mix) – 6:32 # "

I Feel You "I Feel You" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released on 15 February 1993 as their 27th UK single and the first single from their eighth studio album, ''Songs of Faith and Devotion'' (1993). The song peaked at number ei ...

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Renegade Soundwave Renegade Soundwave (sometimes shortened to RSW) was an electronic music group. Formed in London in 1986, the group originally consisted of Gary Asquith, Carl Bonnie and Danny Briottet. Their debut LP ''Soundclash'' was released in 1990 on Mut ...

Afghan Surgery Mix) – 4:57 # " Just Can't Get Enough" (Schizo Mix) – 6:45 # "Halo" (

Goldfrapp Goldfrapp are an English electronic music duo from London, formed in 1999. The duo consists of Alison Goldfrapp (vocals, synthesiser) and Will Gregory (synthesiser). Despite favourable reviews and a short-listing for the Mercury Prize, the ...

Remix) – 4:22 # "

Enjoy the Silence "Enjoy the Silence" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode. Recorded in 1989, it was released as the second single from their seventh studio album, '' Violator'' (1990), on 5 February 1990. The single is certified Gold in the U ...

" (Reinterpreted) – 3:32

''Remixes 81··04''

* CDMUTEL8 – two-disc edition ;Disc one # "Never Let Me Down Again" (Split Mix) – 9:31 (Depeche Mode & Dave Bascombe, 1987) # "Policy of Truth" (Capitol Mix) – 8:00 (

François Kevorkian François Kevorkian (born 10 January 1954), also known by the stage name François K, is a French-born, U.S.-based DJ, producer, remixer and label owner of Armenian descent, who started his career DJing in clubs such as the Paradise Garage ...

, 1990) # "Shout!" (Rio Remix) – 7:29 (Depeche Mode & Daniel Miller, 1981) # "Home" (Air 'Around the Golf' Remix) – 3:55 (Air, 1997) # "Strangelove" (Blind Mix) – 6:32 (Daniel Miller & Rico Conning, 1987) # "Rush" (Spiritual Guidance Mix) – 5:27 (

Jack Dangers Jack Dangers (born John Stephen Corrigan, 11 January 1965) is an English electronic musician, DJ, producer, and remixer best known for his work as the primary member of Meat Beat Manifesto. He lives in San Francisco. Career Prior to founding ...

, 1993) # "I Feel You" (Renegade Soundwave Afghan Surgery Mix) – 4:57 (Renegade Soundwave, 1993) # "Barrel of a Gun" (Underworld Hard Mix) – 9:36 (Underworld, 1997) # "Route 66" (Beatmasters Mix) – 6:18 (

, 1987) # " Freelove" (

DJ Muggs Lawrence Muggerud (born January 28, 1968), professionally known by his stage name DJ Muggs, is an American DJ, audio engineer and record producer. He is a member of Cypress Hill, a member of the trip hop band Cross My Heart Hope To Die and the ...

Remix) – 4:24 (DJ Muggs, 2001) # " I Feel Loved" (Chamber's Remix) – 6:17 (Chamber, 2001) # "Just Can't Get Enough" (Schizo Mix) – 6:45 (Depeche Mode & Daniel Miller, 1981) ;Disc two # "Personal Jesus" (Pump Mix) – 7:47 (François Kevorkian, 1989) # " World in My Eyes" (Mode to Joy) – 6:28 ( Jon Marsh, 1990) # "Get the Balance Right!" (Combination Mix) – 7:56 (Depeche Mode & Daniel Miller, 1983) # " Everything Counts" (Absolut Mix) – 6:02 (

Alan Moulder Alan Moulder (born 11 June 1959) is an English record producer, mixing engineer, and audio engineer. Early life Moulder was born on 11 June 1959 in Boston, Lincolnshire. He was educated at Boston Grammar School. He had an interest in music ...

, 1989) # "Breathing in Fumes" – 6:05 (Depeche Mode, Daniel Miller & Gareth Jones, 1986) # "Painkiller" (Kill the Pain

DJ Shadow Joshua Paul Davis (born June 29, 1972), better known by his stage name DJ Shadow, is an American DJ, songwriter and record producer. His debut studio album, '' Endtroducing.....'' was released in 1996. Biography Early years (1989–1995) DJ Sh ...

vs. Depeche Mode) – 6:29 (DJ Shadow, 1998) # "Useless" (The Kruder + Dorfmeister Session™) – 9:06 (Kruder & Dorfmeister, 1997) # "In Your Room" (The Jeep Rock Mix) – 6:19 ( Jonny Dollar with Portishead, 1994) # " Dream On" ( Dave Clarke Acoustic Version) – 4:23 (Dave Clarke, 2001) # "

It's No Good "It's No Good" a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released on 31 March 1997 as the second single from their ninth studio album, '' Ultra'' (1997). It was commercially successful, reaching number-one in Denmark, Spain, Sweden ...

" ( Speedy J Mix) – 5:02 (Speedy J, 1997) # "

Master and Servant "Master and Servant" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released on 20 August 1984 as the second single from their fourth studio album, ''Some Great Reward'' (1984). Its subject matter is BDSM relationships, which caused ...

" (An ON-USound Science Fiction Dance Hall Classic) – 4:35 (

Adrian Sherwood Adrian Maxwell Sherwood (born 20 January 1958, London, England) is an English record producer specialising in the genre of dub music. He has created a distinctive production style based on the application of dub effects and dub mixing techniqu ...

, 1984) # "Enjoy the Silence" (

Timo Maas Timo Maas (born July 27, 1969, Bückeburg, West Germany) is a German DJ/producer and remixer whose career in electronic music spans well over 30 years. His remix of Azzido Da Bass's single " Dooms Night" helped launch his career in 2000. In ...

Extended Mix) – 8:41 (Timo Maas, 2004)

''Remixes 81···04''

* XLCDMUTEL8 – three-disc edition * Discs one and two are the same as the two-disc edition ;Disc three # "

A Question of Lust "A Question of Lust" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode from their fifth studio album, ''Black Celebration'' (1986). It was released on 14 April 1986 as the album's second single. It is the second Depeche Mode single with M ...

" (Remix) – 5:08 (

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, 1986) # " Walking in My Shoes" (Random Carpet Mix (Full Length)) – 8:37 (

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, 1993) # "Are People People?" – 4:28 (Adrian Sherwood, 1984) # "World in My Eyes" (Daniel Miller Mix) – 4:37 (Daniel Miller, 1990) # "I Feel Loved" (

Danny Tenaglia Daniel "Danny" Tenaglia (born March 7, 1961) is an American DJ and record producer. He is a Grammy nominee for the best remixed recording (44th Annual Grammy Award). He is also a three time International Dance Music Award winner, 3 time DJ Awa ...

's Labor of Love Dub (Edit)) – 11:21 (Danny Tenaglia, 2001) # "It's No Good" (

Club 69 Peter Rauhofer (29 April 1965 – 7 May 2013) was an Austrian-American disc jockey (DJ), remixer and producer who formerly worked under the moniker Club 69 as well as Size Queen. A native of Vienna, Austria, he was famous for a variety of his rem ...

Future Mix) – 8:50 (Club 69, 1997) # "Photographic" ( Rex the Dog Dubb Mix) – 6:20 (Rex the Dog, 2004) # " Little 15" (

Ulrich Schnauss Ulrich Schnauss (born 1977) is a German electronic musician and producer based in London, England. He is best known for being a member of Tangerine Dream from 2014 to 2020. Biography Ulrich Schnauss was born in the northern German seaport of ...

Remix) – 4:52 (Ulrich Schnauss, 2004) # "Nothing" (Headcleanr Rock Mix) – 3:30 (Headcleanr, 2004) # "Lie to Me" ('The Pleasure of Her Private Shame' Remix by LFO) – 6:33 (LFO, 2004) # "Clean" ( Colder Version) – 7:09 (Colder, 2004) # "Halo" (Goldfrapp Remix) – 4:22 (Goldfrapp, 2004) # "Enjoy the Silence" (Reinterpreted) – 3:32 (

Mike Shinoda Michael Kenji Shinoda (; ja, 篠田賢治, Shinoda Kenji; born February 11, 1977) is an American musician, singer, rapper, songwriter and record producer. He co-founded the rock band Linkin Park in 1996 and was the band's collaborative vocali ...

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, 2004) * A promotional version of the 3-disc edition has the full 12:10 version of "I Feel Loved (Danny Tenaglia's Labor of Love Dub)" but omits "Lie to Me ('The Pleasure of Her Private Shame' Remix by LFO)".

''Remixes 81····04''

* MUTEL8 – six-LP edition * Has the same tracks as the three-disc edition (XLCDMUTEL8), in slightly different order, except it has the full 12:10 version of "I Feel Loved" (Danny Tenaglia's Labor of Love Dub) * Limited edition of 12,000 machine-numbered copies worldwide

''Remixes 81···04 Rare Tracks''

* ZMUTEL8 – digital download # "

Behind the Wheel "Behind the Wheel" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode from their sixth studio album, ''Music for the Masses'' (1987). It was released on 28 December 1987 as the album's third single, reaching number 21 in the United Kingdom ...

/Route 66" (Megamix) – 7:51 (Ivan Ivan, 1987) # "Dream On" (Morel's Pink Noise Club Mix) – 7:45 ( Richard Morel, 2001) # "Master and Servant" (U.S. Black and Blue Version) – 8:04 (Joseph Watt, 1984) # "Nothing" (Justin Strauss Mix) – 7:05 (Justin Strauss, 1989) # "People Are People" (Special Edition ON-USound Remix) – 7:33 (

, 1984) # "Little 15" (Bogus Brothers Mix) – 6:11 (Bogus Brothers, 2004) # "Freelove" (

Josh Wink Joshua Winkelman (born April 20, 1970), better known by his stage name Josh Wink, is an American electronic dance music DJ, label owner, producer, and remixer. He is a native of Philadelphia, United States. A pioneering DJ in the American rav ...

Dub) – 8:51 (Josh Wink, 2001) # "Personal Jesus" (Kazan Cathedral Mix) – 4:18 (François Kevorkian, 1989) # "But Not Tonight" (Extended Remix) – 5:15 (

Robert Margouleff Robert Margouleff is an American record producer, recording engineer, electronic music pioneer, audio expert, and film producer. Career The Birth of TONTO Margouleff was an early customer, friend and collaborator of fellow New Yorker and music i ...

, 1986) # "But Not Tonight" (Margouleff Dance Mix) – 6:08 (Robert Margouleff, 2004) # "Freelove" (Powder Productions Remix) – 7:58 (Powder Productions, 2001) # "Slowblow" (

Mad Professor Mad Professor (born Neil Joseph Stephen Fraser, 1955, Georgetown, Guyana) is a Guyanese-born British dub music producer and engineer known for his original productions and remix work. He is considered one of the leading producers of dub music ...

Mix) – 5:25 (Mad Professor, 1997) # "Rush" (Black Sun Mix) – 6:02 ( Coil, 1994)

''Remixes 81–04 A Continuous Mix by Mount Sims''

* PRO-CD-101442 – promotional only # "Megamix (A Continuous Mix)" – 10:19 (

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, 2004)

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References

External links

Album information from the official Depeche Mode website

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