Depeche Mode - The Singles 86>98
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Free Music Notes for The Singles 86>98
Free Music Review: Great compilation, hopefully a new album next time?
Hit: 5 Stars
I'm a big Depeche Mode fan...a REAL big one (but I'm an even bigger Joy Division / New Order fan and all their related projects). I can play these CDs back and forth, and I do have my favorites and least favorites. "Home" has replaced "One Caress" (actually on the "Songs of Faith & Devotion" release) as my fave Martin Gore solo; "It's No Good" and "Only When I Lose Myself" are my fave David Gahan tracks (not that he doesn't do a great job on the others, but I think he's really singing on these tracks). My only disappointment---and it's a minor one---is that I think the "Dan the Automator remix" of "Only When..." on the single is superb and more soulful than the version on "Singles..."! You can feel the ache and emotion of the lyrics in Dave's voice, and I think it's gorgeous. But that's just me, I still like 'em. Listening to "Singles 86-98" as a whole, their music is interesting, they have great melodies and progressions. Their general product is consistent and evolving, and I think they are a good starter for anyone who's never really listened to electronic music.P.S. The "Singles 81-85" is great as well. Or, if you ever buy the original singles of some of their tracks, the b-side tracks are interesting as well.
Free Music Review: Depeche Mode - the Multiplatinum Years.
Hit: 5 Stars
This is Depeche Mode's second hits compilation, a double-disc containing the group's singles from 1986's "Black Celebration" to 1997's "Ultra." "The Singles 86>98" chronicles a Depeche Mode finally achieving multiplatinum status ("Violator"), experimenting with rock ("Songs of Faith and Devotion"), experiencing the loss of member Alan Wilder, and surviving David Gahan's near fatal tailspin with drugs. While these songs lack the charming innocence of early gems like "Just Can't Get Enough" or "Everything Counts," this hits compilation does a fine job of showing how well this electronic act has musically evolved over the years. There's the twangy guitar of "Personal Jesus," the burning urgency of "A Question of Time," the catchy bounce of "Behind the Wheel," and the understated beauty of the gentle track "Only When I Lose Myself," which was recorded exclusively for this CD. Considering that these discs run in chronological order, it feels a little weird to include as the final two tracks 1987's "Little 15" and the 1989 live recording of "Everything Counts." Personally, I would have eliminated these songs altogether, but that's a small gripe from me. "The Singles 86>98" is nonetheless an excellent, well-presented anthology of the Mode's work, and comes highly recommended.Free Music Review: A Must Have
Hit: 5 Stars
If you are someone like myself who is just starting to get into Depeche Mode, this is the album for you. The two CD set is packed with old favorites. It's a great start on your way to getting familiar with Depeche Mode.This collection really shows the differentiation and evolution of Depeche Mode. The amazingly addictive "Stripped" begins the set of classic DM songs and the appeal doesn't stop there. If you're like me, you'll find once you buy this collection, the CD will barely leave your CD player.
After buying this album, the most logical sequence of events would be to buy Violator. (arguably the band's most popular album) However, since about half the songs from that CD are in this collection (although they're slightly different versions of most of the songs), I'd reccomend either Songs of Faith and Devotion, or possibly Music For The Masses.
This is an amazing collection fans both old and new of Depeche Mode will certainly appreciate. In this album, you can really see what made the band so influential and unique. Honestly, what other band has had one of their songs covered by BOTH Marilyn Manson and Johnny Cash? I rest my case. This album is definately worth taking a listen to.
Free Music Review: The classic songs of DM's later (and better) years
Hit: 5 Stars
Depeche Mode were/are by far the greatest synthpop band, essentially because of the gothic influence that they have in their music that gives it its menacing edge. Singles 86 > 98 is a fabulous collection of their singles, which were often their best tracks. 'Enjoy The Silence' is their most classic song ever, and it still sounds chilling and intense now. But there's so much more on offer here: the darkly menacing yet simultaneously beautiful 'A Question of Lust'; the driving, synth-heavy 'Never Let Me Down Again' and the rockier, howling 'Barrel Of A Gun', for starters. There's also a stunning live version of one of their better earlier songs, 'Everything Counts'.Exclusive song 'Only When I Lose Myself' is something of a disappointment, but classics like 'I Feel You', 'In Your Room', 'World In My Eyes', 'Stripped' and of course the bluesy 'Personal Jesus' make this little of an issue, especially considering the album that followed, Exciter, was classic Depeche Mode, blowing away worries that Only When I Lose Myself was to usher in a period of mediocrity.
Overall, this is a great 21 tracker that rounds up all of Depeche Mode's great songs from their later, and better, years. 5 stars.
Free Music Review: My Favorite CD(s)
Hit: 5 Stars
Depeche Mode are like the most moving band of souls to me, they make music I understand and can also make me wonder far off. They put together some of my favorite songs from some of my faovrite CDs of them and made something extraordinary. Although I like the newer singles of theirs more than the older ones, I also really think another essential CD is the older collection of greatest hits. Depeche Mode were a great band that molded together dream pop, synth, goth, and alternative better than anyone else who even tried. Most of the public may have only heard Personal Jesus (still a great song), but there are better songs underneath, such as In Your Room. Buying this will be a hugely smart decision, because these are all songs that are worth more than only five stars. I agree with Matt Ruckman, Depeche Mode are quite possibly the greatest band of all time, forget the Beatles. Martin Gore is an excellent songwriter, and you can really tell here. Plus, this CD has some of the best cover art I have ever seen, I'm not really sure what everything is in the photograph, but I think it is one of the best photos I have ever seen. A really good buy.