Depeche ModeThe Darkest Star

Label:

Mute – 0094635820614

Format:

Vinyl , 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition

Country:

UK & Europe

Released:

Genre:

Electronic

Style:

Tech House

Tracklist

A The Darkest Star (Holden Remix) 7:47
AA The Darkest Star (Holden Dub) 7:56

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Venusnote Limited
  • Copyright ©Venusnote Limited
  • Licensed ToMute Records Ltd.
  • Pressed ByMPO
  • Published ByEMI Music Publishing Ltd.

Credits

  • EngineerRichard Morris
  • Keyboards [Additional], Drums [Additional]James Holden
  • ManagementJonathan Kessler
  • Mastered ByMartin Giles
  • Mixed By [Original Mix]Steve Fitzmaurice
  • Performer [Depeche Mode Is]Martin Gore*
  • Photography ByAnton Corbijn
  • ProducerBen Hillier
  • Programmed ByRichard Morris
  • Remix, Producer [Additional]James Holden
  • Written-ByMartin L. Gore

Notes

Commercial extra limited 12" single

Catalog# appears on center stickers: XL12Bong37
Catalog# appears on sleeve spine: XL12BONG37

Runouts are etched.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 0 94635 820614 >
  • Barcode (Scanned): 094635820614
  • Label Code: LC5834
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): PXLBONG37A-1 MPO
  • Matrix / Runout (Side AA): PXL12BONG37 AA-1 MPO

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The Darkest Star (12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo) Mute PXL12Bong37, 0094635595611 Europe 2006
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The Darkest Star (CDr, Promo, Single) Mute XL12BONG37 UK 2006
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Darkest Star (Monolake RMX) (File, MP3, 320 kbps) Novamute none 2006
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The Darkest Star (Cassette, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release) Mute (2) XLCBong38, 0094635820614 Russia Unknown

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Reviews

  • 78Cool's avatar
    78Cool
    One of the best remixes of DM track.
    Deep techno and tingly scratches will make you really unconscious.
    • devjin's avatar
      devjin
      Both remixes available to for free at Holden's site - http://www.jamesholden.org/index.php?p=12985
      • SpiritInTheForest's avatar
        The Dub is what you hear when you’re in a k-hole in Berghain.
        • stumm64's avatar
          stumm64
          Almost 16 minutes of wasted time. If this is 'good' Holden then I am Holdin' on for something else...
          • bertrandjp90's avatar
            bertrandjp90
            One of the greatest remixes of all time (and one of the most difficult to track down!!). So twisted and beautifully demented.
            • Konstantin_Sibold's avatar
              Edited 12 years ago
              The Darkest Star (Holden Dub) is a masterpiece, intelligent and functional and it didn't get the attention it deserves...
              6/5
              • DeletedDiscogs
                Edited 18 years ago
                Music from the future. James Holden shows us that he lies way ahead of time, making brilliant futuristic music. For me the dub remix is the best song on this vinyl, with a deep minimalistic feeling. Both remixes are superb and should be ranked as some of many Holden highlights. Thanks to Depeche Mode and James Holden for making this.
                This is perfect music. 5/5
                • Mark_Anthony's avatar
                  Mark_Anthony
                  Edited 14 years ago
                  Wow what a nasty nasty record. The remix side has a very unique sound, even for Holden. It has a danceable bass-heavy rhythm driving it and this very catchy, clicking percussion loop that is very infectious. "Tick-a-ti-tick, Tick-i-ti-tah...". Added is the relentless bass throbs. Towards the end of the track Holden builds to unbelievable intensity with noise tactics but its done very well. I would venture to say that this is the best use he's ever made of his new experimental sound. If you play this in a big room prepare to see people's jaw drop. Even the Dub side is excellent. It sounds like some of the early Border Community releases before they went 100% experiemental. I'm so pleased with this entire album I wish I had bought it sooner.
                  • nicholasdavid's avatar
                    nicholasdavid
                    Edited 18 years ago
                    The record is simply evil. Imagine Dave Gahan damned for all eternity and singing a dark lullaby in effort to lure you down to his private suite in Hell... add several layers of dark ethereal, minimal, house and that is what the holden remix sounds like. The Dub is a bit less accessible, but good. James Holden definately improved an already great song.
                    • anType's avatar
                      anType
                      Edited 18 years ago
                      James Holden does his magic in this outstanding remix. He turns "The Darkest Star" into a brooding spooky progressive minimal monster, which could easily be a soundtrack to some Dracula movie. Dave Gahan's slowed-down vocals are absolutely unbelievable and just add to the dark atmosphere of the remix. Stunning highlight of both Depeche Mode and Holden carreers.
                      Dub on the flip-side isn't as appealing though, it's less atmospheric and focuses more on glitchy minimal production. However, the complex structure of the track is definitely not to be missed.

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