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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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jeff_stover wrote:
Such a great song both lyrically and musically
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kikikirsche wrote:
♥
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hammerstrikebg wrote:
Okay... the cover of In Flames is 100000 better
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niklas_galis wrote:
It's a compe - ti - tive world...
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retrowens wrote:
Can't ever get enough of this song!
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G0DSTAR wrote:
Love that Kazoo!
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Lightless22 wrote:
Шикарная
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Akado4ka wrote:
Обожаюююю эту песенку ^_____^
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elliedimmesdale wrote:
so relevant particularly now with the finance crisis. I love socially relevant bands. not many around.
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TNVWBOY wrote:
This song is just as relevant today as it was when it came out.
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DevoteeHeiko wrote:
Gehört auf Tour dazu. Ein Klassiker
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silvasonicsurfa wrote:
.....very happy memories associated with this song.....(of being a thrusting young man an' all)........
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XDRory wrote:
love this one. love it.
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justmatornot wrote:
socialism and post-punk/new wave are so old-fashioned lately...
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G0DSTAR wrote:
Providence taken in, by a sun tan and a grin. Beware Donald Trump!
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KommisarK wrote:
It's a competitive world.
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mzampieri wrote:
Everything counts in large amounts.
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daulkim wrote:
My most favourite song of the early DM! This song never gets old! [5]
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thordurfrimann wrote:
My most favourite song of the early DM! This song never gets old! [4]
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G0DSTAR wrote:
I love this song, I love this band.
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