Dave Gahan & Soulsavers - Imposter

On the 2021 release Imposter, Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan reunites with long-time collaborators Soulsavers to deliver something far more profound than a standard "covers" album. This is a meticulously curated collection of 12 songs that Gahan has lived with, studied, and absorbed over decades. By reimagining works from a diverse pantheon of artists—including Neil Young, Bob Dylan, PJ Harvey, Charlie Chaplin, and Mark Lanegan—Gahan uses the voices of others to tell his own story.

Recorded live at the legendary Malibu studio, Shangri-La, the album captures a raw, cinematic intimacy. Gahan’s baritone has never sounded more resonant, finding new life and "deep meaning" in every lyric. Imposter is a sonic reflection of a life spent in the spotlight, stripped back to the essential emotions of longing, redemption, and soul. On vinyl, the organic warmth of the Soulsavers’ instrumentation provides the perfect atmosphere for this hauntingly beautiful narrative.