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Depeche Mode: The Early Years 1981-1993
Depeche Mode are one of the UK's most popular global bands, a multi-million selling phenomenon their last album Sounds Of The Universe went top three in 25 countries worldwide. But it s their astonishing series of early albums that made them such a legend among their hardcore army of fans. Mostly ignored by the UK press at the time, LPs such as Some Great Reward, Black Celebration and Music For The Masses have grown in stature with every passing year as a new generation of artists have proclaimed their influence. Now, for the first time, with Depeche The Early Years, those early classics, from their 1981 debut Speak And Spell to 1993 s Songs Of Faith And Devotion are examined in-depth, with interviews from session musicians and studio engineers who saw their creation first hand. In 2013, with a new album about to drop, Depeche Mode seem more relevant and important than they ever did and a new generation of fans are waiting to discover them. The first and only book to focus specifically on the early years of this globally massive band, a slant which will strongly appeal to their massive devoted fanbase. Depeche Mode have sold over 73 million records worldwide
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203 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2013
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April 18, 2024
4.5 gwiazdki
Mega przyjemna do czytania
Mega przyjemna do czytania
February 20, 2017
A rather light read for Depeche Mode fans, highlighting their roots, their formative years, they journey as a band stretching across genres. The constant pressure of being a "successful" band, their hits and their non-hits. I particularly enjoyed the bit on the track "Personal Jesus", somewhere 3/4 into the book because it was given a sort of "air-time" over the other tracks/pieces mentioned.
A light touch on the genres it has influenced today, but probably unable to make claims as too many "contemporaries" are alive and such claims might lead to unnecessary legal complications, I suppose. ( "Shakira", "Cold Play" were mentioned though )
A light touch on the genres it has influenced today, but probably unable to make claims as too many "contemporaries" are alive and such claims might lead to unnecessary legal complications, I suppose. ( "Shakira", "Cold Play" were mentioned though )
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews