Recorded 1981–2011 Release date 6 June 2011 | Length 223:32 | |
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Released 6 June 2011 (2011-06-06) Producer Various producers/remixers Compiler Depeche ModeRoland Brown Genres Electropop, New wave, House music, Electronics in rock music, Alternative dance Similar Depeche Mode albums, Electropop albums | ||
Depeche mode the sun and the rainfall remixes 2 81 11
Remixes 2: 81–11 is a remix compilation album by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released on 6 June 2011 by Mute Records. The album is the band's second remix collection, following Remixes 81–04 (2004). It spans the band's entire career and includes new arrangements by former Depeche Mode members Vince Clarke and Alan Wilder. The compilation concludes the band's recording contract with EMI.
Contents
The album is available in two different CD formats, single or triple-disc, as well as digital downloads and a six-LP box set. The album was preceded by the single "Personal Jesus 2011", with the leading remix of "Personal Jesus" by the Norwegian production team Stargate. Clarke's remix of "Behind the Wheel", titled "Behind the Wheel 2011", was released as a promotional single in the United States on 6 June 2011.
The version of the album available through Beatport replaces ten of the tracks on the album with either instrumental or dub versions and features alternate artwork.
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Martin L. Gore, except where noted.
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Remixes 2: 81–11.
Songs
1Dream On (Bushwacka Tough Guy mix)6:08
2Suffer Well (M83 remix)4:31
3John the Revelator (UNKLE Re Construction)4:59