On 6 June 2011, Depeche Mode will release Remixes 2: 81-11 on Mute. An
inspiring collection of new and classic mixes of material covering their
entire career, the album includes remixes of tracks from their 1981
debut Speak And Spell, through to 2009's Sounds Of The Universe, and is
the follow-up to 2004's million-plus selling Remixes 81-04. These
remixes reinforce Depeche Mode's standing as one of the world's most
influential and innovative acts.
Depeche Mode have been at the forefront of remix culture for the best
part of three decades and this new compilation includes classic mixes
from M83, UNKLE, Trentemøller, François Kervorkian and Dan The Automator,
alongside all-new mixes from Stargate, Eric Prydz, Karlsson & Winnberg
(from Miike Snow) and Röyksopp. In addition to this, the expanded
editions include exclusive remixes by former band members Vince Clarke
and Alan Wilder - the first time either artist has remixed tracks for
their former colleagues.
Remixes 2: 81-11 will be available in two different CD formats; Single
and Triple Disc versions, as well as Downloads and as a 6 x 12" vinyl LP
box set.
Highlights from the selection of classic mixes include reworkings of "Dream
On" from 2001's Exciter, "Suffer Well," "John the Revelator" and "A Pain
That I'm Used To" from 2005's Playing The Angel and "In Chains," "Peace"
and "Wrong" from 2009's Sounds Of The Universe, while the new mixes
include "Tora! Tora! Tora!" and "Puppets" from 1981's Speak And Spell, "Never
Let Me Down Again" and "Behind The Wheel" from Music For The Masses as
well as "A Question Of Time" from 1986's Black Celebration. Lead single
"Personal Jesus", from 1990's Violator, also features several strong
remixes as part of the package. The Remixes 2: 81-11 tracklisting is as
follows. |