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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Bundle Of Joy, 15 Nov 2006
Been a fan of Depeche Mode for 22 years? Got every scrap of stuff they've ever made? Even all the singles individualy and in box sets? Then you'd expect me to say you don't need this, right? Well, wrong, I love Depeche Mode a lot, and I'm a completionist, so I had to have this. Also, this version includes a dvd with the videos to go with the songs, as well as a little documentary, and the new song Martyr.
I have gone along with this band, even though I still suffer from Alan Wilder leaving, even if they don't want to include the video for Get the Balance Right anywhere, and even after seeing the "video" for Martyr. Despite the fact that this compilation might seem like overkill in a year where we've had singel releases, 6 remasters and a live from Milano dvd, I'm really happy with this set, both in terms of the look and what you get with it. But would I have bought it without the DVD? Probably... I guess I'm a fan.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A superb introduction to a class act, 9 Nov 2006
Depeche Mode hold a unique place in music history - they have influenced many genres, continue to be a major influence on some of todays new breed, and have spanned nearly 3 decades producing ground breaking, innovative, yet incredibly compelling music. This collection offers little to existing followers like me, other than the outstanding new single 'Martyr', it does offer a fantastic opportunity for those new and/or curious about DM to access their back catalogue without the chronolgical sequence of the singles releases. The album offers insight into how the band has evolved from their early 'poppy' roots of 'just can't get enough' to honouring their values of continually pushing the boundaries of conventional sounding mainstream music - still very resonant in 2005's excellent 'Playing the Angel' offering.
On this album you'll find the stomping anthems of 'Personal jesus' 'Martyr' and last years 'Suffer Well', coupled with sensitive electronic gems such as 'Shake the Disease' as well as the ground breaking powerful electronica of 'Master and Servant' and 'Everything Counts'. Hits all over the place and not a substandard track anywhere - even those tracks now over 20 years old hardly sound dated. The volume one says much of their longevity and success, plus the fact that time/age/solo commitments may prevent the band fulfilling a further chronological singles album.
I strongly recommend this album to anyone who enjoys powerful, intelligent, emotive music with thought provoking lyrics (just cant get enough aside!). A real qualititive experience - no buyers regret here!
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thought you'd seen it all before....think again!!, 15 Dec 2006
When I first heard about this release I was initially very sceptical...oh no, not another DM compilation! Especially after 'The Singles 80-95' x2, 101, 'Singles 86-9*', live SOFAD and Remixes to boot! But in fairness it took me a while to actually realise this...but this is the first ever real "best of" DM album, incorporating the best of DM songs throughout their entire discography, juxtaposing early synth-pop classics with their later angst-riddled guitar riff-laden anthems, and before you say, why not just put my iPod on shuffle (as I myself first cynically thought), this also comes with a DVD of approx.~ 23 videos. So whether your'e a jaded DM fan or just want to introduce a friend to these legendary pioneers of "electronic" music then this is the one for YOU!!
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