Counterfeit e.p.
EP by Martin L Gore
Released	12 June 1989
Recorded	Sam Therapy Studios, London
Genre	Synth Pop
Length	24:25
Label	Mute Records
Producer(s)	Martin Gore and Rico Conning
Professional reviews
n/a
Martin L Gore chronology
	Counterfeit e.p (1989)	Counterfeit² (2003)

Counterfeit e.p. is the first solo recording by Martin L. Gore, the primary songwriter for the band Depeche Mode. Released in 1989, Counterfeit is a six-song E.P. of cover songs, hence the name, implying the the songs were not written by Gore. Counterfeit was recorded during a band hiatus after recording and touring for the album Music for the Masses; bandmate Alan Wilder also recorded and released Hydrology under the pseudonym Recoil during this period. EP can stand for: Emotional perfectness, a emotion status within Hominid Emotion Deficiency European Parliament Evolutionary psychology Extended play music recording EP (music CD), a singles compilation by The an extended play record by The Mission Veo Extra Long Play (VCR format) Electric piano e. ... June 12 is the 163rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (164th in leap years), with 202 days remaining. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ... Genres of Cuban music and other popular music A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... Synth pop is a style of popular music in which the synthesizer is the dominant musical instrument. ... A record label is a brand created by companies that specialize in producing, manufacturing, distributing and promoting audio and sometimes video recordings (especially music videos), on various formats including compact discs, LPs, DVD-Audio, SACDs, and cassettes. ... Mute Records is a record label formed in 1978 by Daniel Miller primarily to release his own single, Warm Leatherette, under the moniker The Normal. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the performers, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Counterfeit² is the first solo LP by Martin L. Gore, the primary songwriter for the band Depeche Mode, and his second release. ... Martin Lee Gore (born July 23, 1961 in London, England) has been a member of the band Depeche Mode since their inception. ... Depeche Mode is a synth rock band from the town of Basildon, England, originally founded in 1980. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A vinyl EP from Crop Circles. ... In pop music a cover version is a new rendition of a previously recorded song. ... Music for the Masses is a 1987 album by Depeche Mode. ... Alan Wilder, circa 2000. ... Alan Wilder, circa 2000. ...

Tracklisting

1. "Compulsion" [5:26] (written and originally recorded by Joe Crow)
2. "In a Manner of Speaking" [4:19] (written by Winston Tong, originally recorded by Tuxedomoon)
3. "Smile in The Crowd" [5:02] (written by Vini Reilly, originally recorded by The Durutti Column)
4. "Gone" [3:28] (written by Kevin Bacon/Stephen Fellows/Mik Glaisher/Andy Peake, originally recorded by The Comsat Angels)
5. "Never Turn Your Back on Mother Earth" [3:02] (written by Ron Mael, originally recorded by Sparks)
6. "Motherless Child" [2:48] (traditional)

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Credits

• Engineered by Rico Conning
• Produced by Martin L. Gore and Rico Conning at Sam Therapy Studios, London

External links

• Martin Gore official website
• Depeche Mode official website