Album opener and first single, Push Push, is a hauntingly gritty and atmospheric track that instantly makes one think of Eigner's 2005 solo record, Recovery, on which Florian also sang on a couple of songs. It's a great track, and the obvious single pick.
Who Says It's Real? sounds like the long lost sonic cousin of Martin Gore's Counterfeit 2 album. Some wonderful vocal arrangements here, and a great drive to the song. A single contender perhaps?
The album's third track The Unstoppable Collision is a space age lullaby - quirky and charming. And while the guitar is supplied by none other than...
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June 23rd will see the launch of Compact Space's debut album. Compact Space is, as most of you will undoubtedly know by now, the new project formed by Mode-alumni Christian Eigner and Daryl Bamonte with lead singer Florian Kraemmer. Fore more info about the band, and info on how to score a pair of spots on the guest list for the album launch, hit the jump.
Compact Space was founded by Christian Eigner, Daryl Bamonte and Florian Kraemmer.
For many years Eigner has played drums for Depeche Mode and has co-written a number of songs with Dave Gahan - for Depeche Mode as well as for Gahan’s last...
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By now, Christian Eigner and Daryl Bamonte need little introduction to most of you because of their close and continuing work with Depeche Mode. And now, along with vocalist Florian Kraemmer, they are a trio better known as Compact Space! Their first album is called "Nameless" and it will be released on 24th June 2011! You can get a sneak peak of their song "Push Push" on the bands website now! www.compactspaceworld.com
Compact Space was founded by Christian Eigner, Daryl Bamonte and Florian Kraemmer.
For many years Eigner has played drums for Depeche Mode and has co-written a number...
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It isn't often a band manages to capture my attention right off the bat, but Compact Space certainly managed it. Before learning more about the band, the debut single, "Push Push", struck a chord - it felt both very familiar and entirely fresh. A feeling that was quickly explained when I learned who was behind this charming record.
Compact Space consists of Christian Eigner, Daryl Bamonte and Florian Kraemmer, two thirds of whom should be instantly recognizable names to any Depeche Mode fan. If they don't ring a bell, allow me to introduce them: Christian Eigner joined Mode's live line-up...
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