dotmusic: Exciter - dotmusic review: "this shadowy, stark, gothic blend of synths and guitars, urban blues and eerie soundtracks proving compelling if occasionally unsettling listening."
Billboard: Exciter - Billboard review: "Exciter is the best Depeche Mode album in a decade."
CMJ: Exciter - Tom Mallon's review: "they've somehow evolved into elder statesmen of sorts, maturing with each new release and always moving towards a more polished, adult sound. Exciter, the band's tenth studio album, seems almost like an amalgamation of all of its '90s incarnations."
Rolling Stone: Exciter - Barry Walters' review: "Exciter maintains an otherworldly mood and purity of purpose that today's angst-ridden rockers would trade their Jeff Buckley CDs to attain." 3.5 stars.
Nude As the News: Exciter - Piero Scaruffi's review: "for the first time in a long time, one can actually listen to David Gahan's lyrics. Indeed, on Exciter, he has rarely sounded less moronic." Rating: 5/10.
PopMatters: Exciter - Tony Peregrin's review: "There are precious few bands that can still record relevant and vital albums in their 20th year."
Canoe: Exciter - Jane Stevenson's review: "Lyrically dark and the perfect blend of warm acoustic sounds and cold electronica..."
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