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I Feel Loved / Dirt

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What can I say about I Feel Loved, the 2nd Single off of Exciter? Just a great song! Enjoyed seeing DM perform the song on Jay Leno, as well as when I saw them in concert. The remixes on this CD are also quite a listening experience. Danny Tenaglia's Labor of Love Edit is perfect for the Dance clubs, plus as others have mentioned, this guy shows he's a true fan by incorporating classic DM songs like Further Excerpts From My Secret Garden & Shout, that really give the remix a "come full circle" feel to it. Plus the end mucic combination just makes you want to stand up, put your hands in the air and dance till you can't stop. But I confess, I did miss that electronic whistling effect that goes on in the original version after Dave finishes singing "I Feel Loved" for each verse. That, to me, incorporated much of the heart and soul of the song, with exception to Dave's own wonderful singing. The other Remixes: Thomas Brinkmann Mix, Chamber's Remix, & Extended Intrumental (which uses that whistling effect) are also very well done, still in keeping with the original's flavor instead of falling into obscurity. As for "Dirt", it's a great B-side and a nice idea to do a Stooges cover. Dave really gives the song his "Iggy Pop" best. In many ways, it reminds me of the DM song, My Joy, in that both songs are B-sides off of their own album's second single release. Plus My Joy is beloved by most DM fans out there, which is how Dirt is turning out to be as well.

The only real question I have is this: If this is the single release of I Feel Loved, then where is the actual Single Version? It is not included, and that's quite puzzling to me, since you'd almost expect it to be. For USA Fans, the only way to obtain a copy is to either pay big bucks for the one UK single (out of two) which only contains the single mix & Dirt, or track down the same release in Canada for less money, which is what I did. The Single Version shortens the original from 4:18 to 3:37. This is the only time I've encountered a DM CD single here in the states that doesn't have the actual single version included, which will hopefully be on the next "The Singles" collection. C'mon, Mute Records! There are plenty of devoted fans from the USA, myself included. Give us what you give everybody else!

Stay Devoted!

With a brand new look and sound, the kings of electronica are back with a smash single that is currently the hit of the New York City club scene. I am talking about Depeche Mode and their new single "I Feel Loved." On this maxi-single the following singles are included:

(1) Danny Tenaglia's Labor of Love Edit (currently the top dance hit in the New York club scene)

(2) Thomas Brinkman mix

(3) Chamber's Remix

(4) Extended Instrumental

The maxi-single also contain a special enhanced-CD feature that allows listeners to watch four short films, 9 exclusive photos, and see downloadable wallpaper image (for your screen) on a PC or Macintosh computer.

This is one single that is stuck in my head for the moment. If you are into electronica or anything with a good beat, then this single is for you.

As seems to be the case with Depeche, the second single is typically the stunner. The album mix is very good to begin with however Danny Tenaglia's Labor of Love edit brings out the thump in a big way while at the same time paying strange homage to two obscure and very old DM tracks - Nothing to Fear, an instrumental from the band's 1982 album, A Broken Frame, and Shout, the b-side of the New Life single. I think this pretty much establishes Tengalias credentials as a Mode fan. Somehow he manages to create alchemy between new and old. It works. You will shake your arse.

Thomas Brinkmann's mix is forgetable although he works some nice vocal harmonies towards the end.

The Chamber's remix is a nice blend of Gahan/Gore harmonies but nothing to write home about.

The instrumental is quite good. The jazzy splash of piano reminds me a bit of Moby.

Dirt is a lot of fun and altogether a more satisfying cover than than the silly Route 66 of circa 1987. Gahan brings his throat along for the ride and makes the most of camp - an element sorely missed in Depeche, I'm afraid. I wouldn't go so far as to say that Gahan is 'channeling' Iggy Pop but he does have the pipes for it now. I doubt he could have pulled this off ten years ago.

The ROM material is a nice extra. I don't happen to think that the iconography of this particular album - California clean-and-bright by the poolside - is all that compelling, at least not when compared to say, Music For the Masses' megaphones or the Violator rose.

This is a great Depeche-song. It stands out a bit from the rest of Exciter-songs since it's faster and more dance friendly. On the version of the single I bought there's a second song, "Dirt", which is also very good.

(...) I happen to think that David's vocals are so so sexy!!,deep and mysterios,and that is what makes him so unique and original.No one can top him!Must I say again? He has absolutely sexy vocals! Martin also has a sexy voice.I love this song and others on their new album that I can't wait for the next album that they put out! Long live Depeche Mode! They are my all-time favorite band!!

Depeche Mode are back with there best single since "It's no good". The mixes are really great and the B-side "dirt" was a good choice for a cover.A must for any fan. Now we can only hope and pray that they will put something out live from the Exciter Tour.

The U.S. release of the "I Feel Loved" CD single is worth purchasing entirely for Track #1 - the Danny Tenaglia Labor Of Love Mix. In my opinion this is, hands down, the best remix of a Depeche Mode track ever released.

As mentioned below, Tenaglia pays homage to two older and classic Depeche Mode tracks in his mix. The mix still sounds amazing today years after its release.

Tenaglia's Labor Of Love Mix starts off with Dave Gahan's soaring vocals in the forefront...

"Its the dark night of my soul. And temptation's taking hold. But through the pain and the suffering. Through the heartache and trembling"...

...then the mix kicks in of just 9 minutes of pounding tribal rhythms that will blow the roof off of any dance club. Tenaglia's mix closes off with an amazing keyboard synth arrangement that has to be heard to be believed.

If you can get your hands on it, try to find the full version of Tenaglia's mix which clocks in at over 14 minutes in length.

As to the other mixes on this single - sorry to say they are mostly filler and pale in comparison to Tenaglia's mix.

By the way, thanks to Tenaglia's mix, "I Feel Loved" reached #1 on the U.S. dance charts in the Fall of 2001, and ranks second only to "Strangelove" among Depeche Mode's highest-charting dance records.

Another great single from the lads from a great new album that just gets better with each listen.Its the mixes on this cd single which make it well worth buying,being some of the best remixes of DM tracks in years.No wonder the first mix by Danny Tenaglia is called 'Labour of Love',its easy to tell he's a Depeche Mode fan,as there are reminders in here from 'My Secret Garden (a 1982 album track) and 'Shout' (1981 b-side),this mix is superb and easy to see why its become a No.1 play in the NY Clubs.The second mix is pretty good,but the third,Chamber's Remix is BRILLIANT,which should find favour with all DM fans,its a gorgeous remix!Its these two remixes and a tasty new dark number called 'Dirt' that makes this cd-single an essential part of your DM collection,the video clips are VERY short,just get excited:-) over the remixes.These remixes are made even more enjoyable and surprising as I've been very disappointed by DM remixes in the past,DJ's who simply screw around with DM tracks so much so that its not recognizable as DM anymore,take some of the DREAM ON mixes,which I thought were very poor,the last one is terrible,the best thing about the DREAM ON cd single being the 'Easy Tiger' tracks.If only they were all like the ones here on this cd single (if only DM had the time to remix themselves)....

99.9% of the time, these CD Maxi-Singles are superfluous purchases, strictly for die-hard fans who would buy anything by their favorite artist, even if it was digitally recorded flatulence. Every now and then however, someone puts out one of these Maxis and it is virtually a supplemental album, 40 or so minutes of variations on a theme (examples.."World" and "Regret" by New Order.) Even more rare is when the "B" side outshines the "A" side. Beatles managed to do that a few times and the singles became double "A" sides due to popular demand. This latest Depeche Mode offering could have been a complete waste of time and money. ... At least DM threw me a bone this time. I don't recall in the twenty years I have been listening to them ever hearing a cover version of anything, period. So they finally do something other than an M. L. Gore dirge and what do they pick? "Dirt" by The Stooges. Delicious! And the arrangement and delivery are religious to the point of homage. I would like to thank DM for the whole "Exciter" experience. The album had to grow on me, but it played extremely well on the tour (the Dallas gig was a near riot.) But if you want me to buy all of your singles like some compulsive neurotic completist, lace them with "B" sides like this one and I'll bite. ...

As seems to be the case with Depeche, the second single is typically the stunner. The album mix is very good to begin with however Danny Tenaglia's Labor of Love edit brings out the thump in a big way while at the same time paying strange homage to two obscure and very old DM tracks - Nothing to Fear, an instrumental from the band's 1982 album, A Broken Frame, and Shout, the b-side of the New Life single. I think this pretty much establishes Tengalias credentials as a Mode fan. Somehow he manages to create alchemy between new and old. It works. You will shake your arse.

Thomas Brinkmann's mix is forgetable although he works some nice vocal harmonies towards the end.

The Chamber's remix is a nice blend of Gahan/Gore harmonies but nothing to write home about.

The instrumental is quite good. The jazzy splash of piano reminds me a bit of Moby.

Dirt is a lot of fun and altogether a more satisfying cover than than the silly Route 66 of circa 1987. Gahan brings his throat along for the ride and makes the most of camp - an element sorely missed in Depeche, I'm afraid. I wouldn't go so far as to say that Gahan is 'channeling' Iggy Pop but he does have the pipes for it now. I doubt he could have pulled this off ten years ago.

The ROM material is a nice extra. I don't happen to think that the iconography of this particular album - California clean-and-bright by the poolside - is all that compelling, at least not when compared to say, Music For the Masses' megaphones or the Violator rose.