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They may think otherwise, relaxing in luxurious mansions in exotic locations around the world, but the Depeche Mode story does begin in the peculiarly ordinary Essex town of Basildon. Read the first page
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The real beauty of the book is that, due to the thorough research behind it, it really offers something for every reader, no matter what your interest in the band is. For music technology buffs, there is a goldmine of information in every chapter, bordering on (or well within?) geek territory. However, if this sort of knowledge does not interest you, it is easy to skip these passages without losing any vital part of the story. There are furthermore fair and unsentimental portraits of the respective band members; their upbringing, introduction to pop music, love relationships, ways of dealing with the rapidly increasing fame and expectations... For me personally, the most interesting aspect of the book, which also occupies the most space, is the in depth stories about how the different songs and albums came about, and how the original ideas were translated into recordings, videos and live performances. There are so many fascinating facts about this band, that all I can say is that every fan should read the book, and I can guarantee that each one of you will learn something you did not previously know!
Stripped is an endlessly fascinating and meticulously researched biography. It's huge - not just in terms of the number of pages, but in terms of the scope and detail. If you're not interested in the technology fair enough, but I'd hazard a guess that many DM followers are, and consequently the technical insight into the machinery that helped them get where they are (and were) is both highly relevant and much appreciated.
It starts right back in the Boys Brigade days, and the story of how they got from there to stadium superstardom is an absolute inspiration. The author has perfectly captured the atmosphere of excitement and experimentation of the early days, and the story of how that unfolded through a "golden era" (my term) from the mid '80s to early '90s and subsequent drug problems, internal strife, and resulting solo projects.
It is a fantastic piece of work - equally as gripping as many a bestselling novel, and Jonathan Miller deserves utmost praise and respect!
Very highly recommended indeed...
It is wonderfully written and really takes you into Depeche Modes world. Read more
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