I’m sure I was not the only one underwhelmed by Paper Monsters, Dave Gahan’s 2003 solo debut, but as a lifelong Depeche Mode apologist, I will always give them and their assorted side projects a chance. And I’m glad for that, because there is a strong Songs of Faith and Devotion vibe to Gahan’s new single, “Kingdom.” I could not help but think of the Christmas lights synched up to Transiberian Orchestra during the middle part of the video, but maybe that’s just me.
