"Remixes 81-04" is the long awaited 'Greatest Hits: Remixed' album by the legendary Depeche Mode. The band enlisted the help of many modern day artists such as Timo Maas, Goldfraap and Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda, all known for their highly credible reinterpretations of songs over the years. Mike Shinoda was put in charge of the bands first single from the triple-cd, limited edition album; "Enjoy The Silence 04" which hits stores on the 18th October 2004.

With the video hitting TV early this week, and the track garnering lots of radio play, the single seems to be a success, but what's the reaction from the Depeche Mode fanbase?

The comments from the Depeche Mode camp were somewhat melancholy in all, but not everyone had the same feelings on the subject. Poster scorpion2410 had the following to say: "This record is my all time favorite piece of music, pure genious in my opinion. When I knew they were going to have it remixed I had a heavy heart. How do you mess with perfection? ... But you know what? it just got better! The key change in the chorus has made all the difference. I always loved the meloncholy sound of DM, the sad, heartbreaking feeling that just pours from their music. ETS is one of there most heartfelt songs to me and the new version just hits all the right notes. It just makes your heart ache. Beautiful, just beautiful."

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