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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
In 1993, Depeche Mode released this reworking of their “Songs of Faith and Devotion” album, from that year. Testosterone and bravado ooze from every track, just as they do on the original album. Witness, Walking In My Shoes, where an industrial press of a rhythm section brutally pummels the song into life, or the gospel-ish Condemnation, which leaves the listener feeling both enriched and uplifted. Every song has been remoulded to suit the live arena and the results are both stimulating and exhilarating.
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By Danny Darko
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The studio version of SOFAD is renowned for its departure from the "classic" Depeche Mode sound; from the almost heay-metal 'I Feel You' to the beautiful symphonic 'One Caress'. The live album manages to rock that little bit more, dirtying up the mix sufficiently for the best head-banging experience one is likely to get from listening to this band.
Dave Gahan's voice holds up extremely well, bearing in mind this was a torrid time indeed for him. Martin Gore's genius never ceases to amaze me; check out the guitar riffs on 'Mercy In You' - it's worth buying the album just for this track. Alan Wilder introduces us to the unique spectacle of a member of Depeche Mode on drums!
Personally, I would have preferred this album to have been a live album for the Devotional Tour (featuring stunning performances of 'World In My Eyes' and 'Enjoy The Silence'), rather than a live version of the SOFAD album. The track list is identical to the studio version, but there is sufficient variation in each mix to make this worth buying. The synth strings on 'One Caress' don't really hold up by today's standards but you've got to admire them for not just piping in a tape.
All in all, great stuff. Rock on!
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By Sarahj
Format:Audio CD
Depeche Mode have always been in my music collection and having seen them in concert twice recently, my collection has grown larger! If you are an avid fan then this is for you, deep, dirty and devoted....recommended.
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SOFAD Live
As a major Depeche Mode fan (I own all of their albums on CD, a few on vinyl (including SOFAD and Construction Time Again. Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2010 by A Craig
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depeche mode's sofad live album is excellent and surprising given that while this was recorded the band were falling apart due to dave gahans increasing heroin addiction. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2009 by M. black
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Live albums always contain one or two surprises but the surprises are all on the box with this Depeche Mode release. Read more
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