Other Sellers on Amazon
+ $4.51 shipping
97% positive over last 12 months
+ $3.98 shipping
86% positive over last 12 months
Usually ships within 3 to 4 days.
+ $4.51 shipping
89% positive over last 12 months
Image Unavailable
Color:
-
-
-
- Sorry, this item is not available in
- Image not available
- To view this video download Flash Player
-
-
-
2 VIDEOS
Delta Machine
Digipack
| Price: |
$7.98
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime
&
FREE Returns
Return this item for free
How to return the item?
|
| Listen Now with Amazon Music |
|
Delta Machine
"Please retry"
|
Amazon Music Unlimited |
|
Price
|
New from | Used from |
|
MP3 Music, March 22, 2013
"Please retry"
|
$11.99 | — |
|
Vinyl, March 26, 2013
"Please retry"
|
$55.00 | $59.97 |
Enhance your purchase
Frequently bought together
Customers who viewed this item also viewed
Customers who bought this item also bought
Editorial Reviews
Delta Machine is Depeche Mode's highly anticipated 13th studio album. Recorded in Santa Barbara, California and New York City, the album was produced by Ben Hillier and mixed by Flood.
Martin Gore said of the release, "Writing this album was incredibly daunting as I wanted the sound of this collection to be very modern. I want people to feel good about listening to this record, to get some kind of peace. It's just got something magical about it."
Dave Gahan added, "With this release we've completely shifted our idea of how to create an album. When we hit a wall where we realize the album is beginning to sound too normal, we'll mess it up and really give it that organic Depeche Mode Sound. Delta Machine is no different, and I can't wait for all of our fans to hear it."
Delta Machine is also available as an exclusive Deluxe Edition with a bonus disc featuring four additional new tracks, accompanied by a 28 page hardcover book including photos by longtime artistic collaborator Anton Corbijn.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 5.46 x 4.94 x 0.21 inches; 3.36 Ounces
- Manufacturer : Sony Legacy
- Item model number : 26346827
- Original Release Date : 2013
- Run time : 58 minutes
- Date First Available : January 26, 2013
- Label : Sony Legacy
- ASIN : B00B69UQJY
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
-
Best Sellers Rank:
#87,532 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #42,746 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl)
- #59,612 in Pop (CDs & Vinyl)
- Customer Reviews:
Customer reviews
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
When Delta Machine first came out I refused to listen to the album. I loved Ultra and adored Playing the Angel. I really disliked Exciter and Sounds of Universe had some disappointing tracks. But I had friends that liked this album so I decided to give it a try. At first I didn’t like it. I thought most of the songs sounded the same, butttt it grew on me. And I’m glad did it. Delta machine is by no means a perfect album, but it’s pretty great. I bought the deluxe edition because I loved some of the extra tracks (I recommend buying the deluxe edition also). The only issue is that most of the tracks lack atmosphere. I truly believe that DM should get another producer because this track does contain beautiful lyrics. Die hard fans who love their 80s-90s stuff wont probably like this album (and that’s okay) but maybe newer or open minded fans might.
This was the first DM album that I didn't run out and buy. A few of the album tracks just didn't seem up to their standards. To some degree, I still feel that way. But the album on the whole is a definitive point on their path. I realized that before and after purchasing it. There is some subtle nuance to this album not found on the others; the sound and flow is definitely unique; and it is clear that DM didn't want to just regurgitate the old sounds. Also, the b-sides on the Deluxe version are all album worthy. In fact, when I was listening to the sample for 'All Time Lie' I was convinced that this would be a quality purchase.
I give it 4 stars because I think DM can and has reached higher levels and because this is a hard album to listen to in abundance unlike other albums; as such, I want to honestly differentiate this album in the ratings. For other "devotees" I can see why they'd view this as a worthy artistic-level 5-star album. Some fans do not want to be critical of an album that emotionally affects them in an overall valuable way. I tend to be more dis-associative and pragmatic though.
The 17 tracks on this deluxe edition are quite good. But they most likely won't grab you upon first listen. Heck, they might not grab you upon the first five listens. But when they do, you'll appreciate this new direction completely. The instrumentation is fantastic, giving the listener an atmospheric and introspective feel, while synth effects swirl in and out. This is most evident in "My Little Universe", which is the most abstract song on this record, bringing forth a reminiscing of Radiohead and Bjork. Other tracks just rock along without any real hooks, but providing great impact nonetheless. "Soft Touch / Raw Nerve", "Should Be Higher", "Long Time Lie" and the beautiful "Always" are great examples of this. Then you have the electronica-fused bluesy songs such as "Angel", "Slow" and "Goodbye" which provide some familiar Depeche Mode sounds. It's no wonder that "Heaven" and "Soothe My Soul" were selected as singles, as they are probably the most radio-friendly songs on the album. "Heaven" is a soulful ballad with minimal production that fits nicely alongside classics like "Precious" and "Home", while "Soothe My Soul" reminds of an updated version of "I Feel You".
This is an album that above all shows that Depeche Mode is more relevant than ever. It stands proudly alongside their post-Ultra records as one of the best. It is an album that rewards the listener with repeated plays. I'm very curious how this will sound live on their Delta Machine World Tour (to which I already bought tickets!).
If I want to hear Violator, Black Celebration, or Music for the Masses then I'll go listen to those. I own them already. Delta Machine is not a rehash of what has already been done before, yet it is not so foreign as to alienate me.
Before writing your review, give it some time to see if it grows on you. I love it when a CD challenges me with something different. This one does, yet it is still completely Depeche Mode being Depeche Mode.
Top reviews from other countries
Delta Machine is a strong album, probably one of my favourites of recent years, and along with ‘Spirit’ proves the boys from Basildon are still capable of creating brilliant music. Superb songwriting and brilliant production. Not a bad track on it. I like all of Depeche Mode’s albums to be fair, i don’t think they really made a bad one imho.
But over the years they’ve evolved and just got better.
Out of all my Depeche albums (i have them all) this would definitely sit in my top 5.
This cd comes as a cardboard slipcase, which i must prefer to plastic cases. They take up slightly less room for one.
There are signs and hints from every previous album, but where they have always shown Depeche firmly in
our physical world, Delta Machine feels like we have been pulled through the looking glass and witness'
to a twilight dimension.
' Welcome To My World ' kicks off the album like a brooding (world in my eyes-Violator).
' Heaven ' is a plodding sombre tune of harmony, but just like Martin Gore' master stroke of sobriety - it's
not the place of lights and fluffy clouds.
After these tracks the album really embarks on a creative spark encompassing everything Depeche Mode have
done before.
My Little Universe - is like a personal conversation with the listener, with overtones of sounds of the universe.
Broken - mixes the style of a question of time with little 15 onto the canvas of playing the angel.
The Child Inside - has taken the sibling of my secret garden and dragged it kicking and screaming into the bowls
of silent hill.
Should Be Higher - melds a jaunty beat to in my room.
Alone - offers a master class symphony of speak and spell tied to a broken frame.
It makes a fascinating background anthem everytime I play TombRaider 2013.
There's a few cowboy rockblues songs in the mix like - Angel, but they're never really match the majesty of
Personal Jesus.
All That's Mine - the final is a song of haunting melody hinting of taking the eternal voyage to further realms
for Depeche Mode to explore.
There are no stand out tracks made for commerclal success as with previous albums, but Delta Machine
is more of a collective indulgence to immerse yourself and certainly a treat for long time Depeche Mode
fans.
Clearly not content to rest on their laurels, the Mode just seem to be continuing to go from strength to strength; still enthusiastically touring the world as well, they look like becoming our generations' Rolling Stones - but with tonnes of added cool and a refreshing willingness to keep making interesting new music...
The album starts slowly, but picks up around the 4th song 'Secret to the end' and starts to get better. The main reason for this is that they seem to be writing songs with tunes/melodies again, rather than sharp noises (which seemed to coincide with Alan Wilder leaving - Please come back!). Soft Touch/Raw Nerve is back to their best and this continues all the way to Soothe my Soul, which is another great track. The 2nd half of the album is their strongest for years and hopefully this may continue in their next album.
Any fans who may have deserted them over the years, I'd say to give them another chance. Also saw them live last week at the O2 and they were brilliant as usual.
Open Web Player















