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» AMG All Music Guide: Exciter
   Ned Raggett's review: "It's rare to find bands capable of keeping their own best qualities to the fore while trying something new each time out, but Depeche Mode demonstrate that balance in full on the marvelous Exciter." 4 stars.
   http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=A28jqeaw54x07

» 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 '90
   http://www.cmj.com/articles/display_article.php?id=31128

» Canoe: Exciter
   Jane Stevenson's review: "Lyrically dark and the perfect blend of warm acoustic sounds and cold electronica..."
   http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/D/Depeche_Mode/AlbumReviews/2001/05/13/770719.html

» 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.
   http://www.nudeasthenews.com/reviews/742

» PopMatters: Exciter
   Tony Peregrin's review: "There are precious few bands that can still record relevant and vital albums in their 20th year."
   http://www.popmatters.com/music/reviews/d/depechemode-exciter2.shtml

» 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.
   http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/depechemode/albums/album/104310/review/5941958/exciter