For over two decades, DAVE GAHAN has been one of the most revered frontmen in pop history. As the voice of Depeche Mode, DAVE became a hero for millions and has experienced both incredible public highs and very private lows. Nevertheless, in all this time, he never considered his emotional state adequate to express his true feelings on an album. Until now. ́Paper Monsters ́ is GAHAN's solo debut and at the same time a new beginning for the singer. Composed in collaboration with his friend, the New York multi-instrumentalist Knock Chandler, and produced by Ken Thomas of Sigur Ros fame, the album consists of sounds and textures, reflections and rebirths and is therefore clearly a masterpiece for the 21st century. With the freshness typical of a first album and the mature wisdom of an experienced soul, ́Paper Monsters ́ was recorded without time pressure and completely focused on the essentials - for DAVE a process that is both liberating and inspiring. A masterpiece of reflection, redemption and rebirth, DAVE GAHAN presents at the zenith of his creative work; he uses every single day and celebrates his insatiable lust for life. ́It seems to me as if I have woken up and realized that I have been given a hell of a lot ́, explains DAVE.