| Details / Tracklist: |
1.1 The Dark End of the Street (Chips Moman and Dan Penn)1.2 Strange Religion (Mark Lanegan)1.3 Lilac Wine (James Shelton)1.4 I Held My Baby Last Night (Jules Bihari and Elmore James)1.5 A Man Needs a Maid (Neil Young)1.6 Metal Heart (Cat Power)1.7 Shut Me Down (Rowland S. Howard)1.8 Where My Love Lies Asleep (Gene Clark)1.9 Smile (Charlie Chaplin, John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons)1.10 The Desperate Kingdom of Love (PJ Harvey)1.11 Not Dark Yet (Bob Dylan)1.12 Always on My Mind (John Lee Christopher, Jr., Mark James and Wayne Thompson) |
 | | Language |
English (eng) |
| | Description: | Imposter by Gahan, Dave, & Soulsavers, released 12 November 2021, includes the following tracks: "Lilac Wine", "A Man Needs A Maid", "Shut Me Down", "Smile" and more.
This version of Imposter comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. - DAVE GAHAN & THE SOULSAVERS - On Imposter, Dave takes listeners on a personal journey of 12 meticulously chosen reimagined songs from across genres and time periods, including selections from Neil Young, Bob Dylan, PJ Harvey, Charlie Chaplin and Mark Lanegan, amongst others. One would be remiss to refer to Imposter as a cover album. Rather, Imposter is a story of songs, which Dave Gahan & Soulsavers listened to, studied, absorbed, and gave a new life. All of the songs have deep meaning to Dave, making Imposter a reflection of Dave's life - a story told by others, but in his own distinct voice.Catefold cardsleeve."Imposter" is an atmospheric studio album on CD by Dave Gahan & Soulsavers, released under the renowned Columbia label. Known as the charismatic frontman of Depeche Mode, Dave Gahan here joins forces with producer collective Soulsavers to reinterpret handpicked songs that shaped him as an artist and person. Instead of a conventional covers record, "Imposter" feels like an intimate journey through Gahan's musical soul: each track is reimagined with cinematic arrangements, warm analog textures and a deeply emotional vocal performance that highlights the vulnerability and depth of the lyrics. The sound palette blends alternative rock, soul, blues, gospel nuances and subtle electronic elements into a cohesive, immersive listening experience that rewards both focused listening on headphones and relaxed enjoyment in the living room.
As a physical CD edition, "Imposter" offers finely tuned sound quality and a coherent album flow, underlining the narrative arc of the tracklist from introspective, fragile moments to powerful, almost spiritual climaxes. The production emphasizes organic instruments--guitars, piano, strings, choirs--carefully interwoven with atmospheric soundscapes typical of Soulsavers' trademark style. This gives the album a timeless character that will appeal to fans of Depeche Mode, thoughtful singer-songwriter music and sophisticated, mood-driven rock alike. The CD is ideal for collectors who value tangible media, artwork and liner notes, and who appreciate hearing Gahan in a more personal, interpretive role than on his band's releases.
Dave Gahan has been one of the defining voices of modern music for decades. As the lead singer of Depeche Mode, he contributed significantly to the band's global success, with iconic albums and countless hits that shaped synth-pop, alternative and electronic rock across generations. In addition to his band work, Gahan has built a respected solo and collaborative career, showing his range as an interpreter and songwriter and proving that his intense stage presence translates into the studio as a deeply expressive vocal style. Projects with Soulsavers in particular have showcased a more soulful, reflective side of his art, emphasizing storytelling, emotional nuance and a darker, more cinematic aesthetic.
The manufacturer Columbia belongs to the most traditional and influential labels in the music industry. Over many decades, Columbia has worked with a wide variety of major artists and has been involved in the release of countless important albums from different genres. The label is known for high production standards, carefully curated artist rosters and long-term collaborations designed to develop artistic careers rather than only chasing short-term trends. With "Imposter" by Dave Gahan & Soulsavers, Columbia continues this tradition, presenting a sophisticated, artistically coherent release that is aimed at discerning listeners who demand depth, atmosphere and emotional authenticity from a modern CD album. | | | Cover: |
CD size Soft (digi sleeve) Pac |
| | No. of tracks: |
12 |
| | Manufacturer No.: |
19439925912 |
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