Reload

Notes

This song appears on Tom Holkenborg a.k.a. Junkie XL's album 'Radio JXL, A Broadcast From The Computer Hell Cabin', released in 2003. The song was created by Junkie XL; the vocals were written by Dave Gahan; vocals were produced by Andrew Phillpott. Junkie XL then remixed Dave Gahan's song 'Dirty Sticky Floors'.

Dave Gahan said in issue #53 of BPM magazine:

"When Tom initially approached me I was working on my own album [Paper Monsters], and my first reaction was that I didn't really have time for it. I didn't really know who Tom was but I said, 'Send me something over and I'll have a listen,' and of course I really liked it. I think what appealed to me the most was that we were collaborating in a way that wasn't about structure and arrangement, but using my voice as a texture rather than in a traditional song writing sense. I think ultimately, that's what's interesting about his album; the fact he's able to adapt his sound to fit the artist; and it's not just all these beats and someone just waffling over the top. He's actually taking on the personality of each singer and songwriter, and that's why you get that diversity. He's definitely a talented guy, and there's a lot more behind the scenes that we haven't seen yet."

Excerpt from a press release for Junkie XL's album:

The frontman of synth pioneers and stadium rock conquerors, Depeche Mode, Dave Gahan is another of Tom’s heroes to collaborate on what he admits has become "a wish-list come true". 'Reload' was initially intended for the soundtrack to the Matrix sequel, Matrix Reloaded, but by a twist of fate found its way onto Tom's own album. "It's a track that Dave normally wouldn't sing on and I think that's the beauty of it," he says. "It’s a very funky track with a really funky guitar line and in the chorus it really explodes. His voice gives it kind of dark atmosphere and at the same time it's uplifting as well... Depeche Mode were so important for my perception of what electronic music could be in pop music."

Dates where Reload was played

Reload has never been played live.