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Singles 1981-1985: Remastered |
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Artist:
Depeche Mode
Average Customer Rating: 
List Price: £13.99
Our Price: £4.18
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Disc 1:
| 1. Dreaming Of Me | | 2. New Life | | 3. Just Can't Get Enough | | 4. See You | | 5. Meaning Of Love | | 6. Leave In Silence | | 7. Get The Balance Right | | 8. Everything Counts | | 9. Love In Itself | | 10. People Are People | | 11. Master And Servant | | 12. Blasphemous Rumours | | 13. Somebody | | 14. Shake The Disease | | 15. It's Called A Heart | | 16. Photographic | | 17. Just Can't Get Enough (2) |
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From Amazon.com
The question we have to ask is "Why?" Depeche Mode released The Singles, 86-98 because there was no comprehensive singles collection representing 1986 through 1998. But why release a singles compilation covering 1981 through 1985 when Catching Up with Depeche Mode already covers this turf? For one thing, the singles "Leave in Silence," "Everything Counts," and "People Are People," which were absent from Catching Up, are included here. All the songs are digitally remastered, but how much does digital enhancement really do to improve the sound of early-'80s synth-pop, which is so dated? Not much. However, it's natural to release a comprehensive singles collection that nicely coincides with 86-98. Both compilations are great for first-timers. And the two remixes on 81-85 ("Photographic [Some Bizarre Version]" and "Just Can't Get Enough [Schizo Mix]") will snag collectors. But maybe the answer has nothing to do with marketable packaging. DM have always fancied themselves as notorious. The liner notes for 81-85 include one negative review and one positive for each song. Perhaps as an attempt to fend off the specter of "where are they now?" Depeche Mode feel the need to remind us how controversial they are by reminding us how controversial they were. --Beth Bessmer
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Top Notch, 2006-01-12
I feel that DM created their best singles in this period, most of the songs here are very good, a few excellent. At their best they were producing singles to rank with the very best of the era, don't like anything they did after Shake The Disease, sorry!
 An under-rated album that set the tone for synths!, 2007-03-15
Its such a delight to listen to this album in any given time of year, situation, or mood, as Mode clearly demonstrate the foundations of their sought after synth sounds, and their love for experimenting with different sounds. Simple keyboard synths, nice bright beats, and a collection of powerful and mellow songs makes this an album definately worth owning if you become fed up of todays market. This album will surely send you back to the good old days!
Good old fashioned downbeat pop!, 2007-06-01
Didn't really like them at the time as it was all a bit gloomy for my pop sensibilities at the time, after all, this compilation covers the era I was aged 7-11. Anyway, re-evaluating it all in my more mature 30s, there's some storming stuff here. As a fan of Nine Inch Nail's "Pretty Hate Machine", you can hear some influences on that here, especially from the Depeche Mode period '83-'85.
Dark, industrial pop, but still really good melodies, hooks, etc. Worth a look if you're a fan of pop music.
 DM's Foundations, 2006-05-10
Strangely, I have the total opposite view to the last reviewer. For me, Shake The Disease marked the beginning of their bid for world domination. I find it very difficult to listen to any of these early singles now. They're all a little too twee for me: I Just Can't Get Enough, New Life, Meaning Of Love - are all a little bit sickly now. I still have a soft spot for Dreaming Of Me though, I can remember buying it (without even hearing it), simply because they were on the same label as Fad Gadget and the Silicon Teens.
Interesting historically, but that's about it for me really.
Depeche Mode - where it all started, and what a great start at that!, 2008-02-26
Barcode: 5016025682201
Depeche Mode are one of my favourite bands and although i think many would argue that their finest material would be to come after this compilation, however true that is, their early material stills holds a certain charm for me.
New Life is the perfect 80s anthem, insanely catchy and with an impeccable synth-melody as the outro kicks in you just fall back into a tune that is just as fun now as it was back then. Just Can't Get Enough is an equally classic tune and it's popularity is still evident in the fact the band still play it live.
Everything Counts is yet another highlight, illustrating the band's move toward a more industrial, darker sound - the layers of sound become more intricate, Martin's lyrics holding so much emotion and feeling in them delivered perfectly by Dave who i seriously believe ranks among the greatest male singers of all time.
Master and Servant and People Are People mark the height of their industrial sound and although they sound spectacularly dated, i love them - the way that whip sound is sampled in the former is just genius - the lyrics full of black humour also evident in the brilliant Blasphemous Rumours.
So, in conclusion, this serves as a perfect compilation of Depeche Mode's early years. Newcomers wishing for an introduction to the band are probably best getting 'The Best Of Depeche Mode, Volume 1' but for those wishing to see their beginnings as a brilliantly talented early 80s synth-pop band will find all their answers in this excellent compilation.
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 5016025682201
Label: Mute
Manufacturer: Mute
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Mute
Release Date: 1998-10-26
Studio: Mute |
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