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“Everything Counts” is Depeche Mode’s eighth UK single (released on 11 July 1983) and third US single (released on 2 November 1983), from the then upcoming album Construction Time Again. It was the first in a long line of industrial-inspired singles released by the band, and has been referred to as “arguably…the first English-language industrial pop hit.” The single was re-released (in live format) on 13 February 1989 (25 March 1989 in the US) to support the live album 101.
Background and themes
In January 1983, shortly before the release of the “Get the Balance Right!” single, lyricist Martin Gore attended an Einstürzende Neubauten concert, giving him the idea to experiment with the sounds of industrial music in the context of pop. This experimentation hinged on the band’s first use of a Synclavier, a synthesizer that not only contained a large number of pre-programmed sounds, but also allowed for samples to be imported. With this, the band proceeded to travel around the neighbourhood where they could tape “found” sounds and feed them into the Synclavier, then manipulate the noises to fit into their songs. These sounds consisted mainly of hammering anvils, clanging pipes, running water, and the like. In addition to the “found” sounds used as samples, the single also samples a variety of musical instruments, such as the xylophone and a melodica (which Martin has been known to play on stage for the song). That spring, the band converged in London to begin recording their third album, Construction Time Again, and changed recording studios as well.
Background and themes
In January 1983, shortly before the release of the “Get the Balance Right!” single, lyricist Martin Gore attended an Einstürzende Neubauten concert, giving him the idea to experiment with the sounds of industrial music in the context of pop. This experimentation hinged on the band’s first use of a Synclavier, a synthesizer that not only contained a large number of pre-programmed sounds, but also allowed for samples to be imported. With this, the band proceeded to travel around the neighbourhood where they could tape “found” sounds and feed them into the Synclavier, then manipulate the noises to fit into their songs. These sounds consisted mainly of hammering anvils, clanging pipes, running water, and the like. In addition to the “found” sounds used as samples, the single also samples a variety of musical instruments, such as the xylophone and a melodica (which Martin has been known to play on stage for the song). That spring, the band converged in London to begin recording their third album, Construction Time Again, and changed recording studios as well.
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Shouts
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Schneckensaft wrote:
How cheesy - but loveable! =P
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Slavo67 wrote:
Od tego utworu zaczeła się moja przygoda z D.M.
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xClaraa wrote:
The 101 version is so... beautiful! ♥
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unreleased_ wrote:
Well, yes, everytings counts...
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trumancapote09 wrote:
fav version is from dm 101
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darqmommy wrote:
i love the live versio with the string of keyboard riffs at the end... also, please note that only Brits are allowed to rhyme "Korea" with "insincere."
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Shackbu wrote:
love it
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Anita72 wrote:
THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY LIFE!!!
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Teo2003 wrote:
Io, la Renault 4TL e una ragazza a turno...erano gli anni 80. MILANO RULES!
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Johnnymarrisgod wrote:
One of my all time favorite DM songs from my favorite DM album! This will never get old!
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theprogdoctor wrote:
Great track and the In Flames cover of it is superb as well.
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retroguy wrote:
This is the track that turned me on to Depeche Mode and damn was I grateful to my buddy for forcing me to listen to it.
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Daydream83 wrote:
Immernoch großartig
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LQQKIE wrote:
Great song... part of Retro Fridays member group radio
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LastSerge wrote:
i discovered DM through this song, in late 1983, on the radio, on my daddy's car
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boliston wrote:
one of my favourite depeche mode tracks
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ElectricRiot wrote:
immer wieder schön zu hören...
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claudestar wrote:
bis heute: "it's a competitive world. everything counts in large amounts."
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sunbeamturbo wrote:
great track,grabbing hands grab all they can, still true of todays dirty capitalist lifestyles!
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micha750 wrote:
I love DM!!!
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