The Best of Depeche Mode Volume 1
Depeche Mode · 2006
74 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · synth-pop
A compelling collection of synth-driven anthems that defined and shaped the sound of 80s and 90s alternative music.
Why this album works
This album marked Depeche Mode's first major compilation, celebrating their impact on electronic music and popular culture. It reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and showcased hits that influenced countless artists across genres, solidifying their legacy in music history.
- Best for
- nostalgic anthems for gatherings dynamic energy for road trips wave-like pacing for reflection
- Context
- Released in late 2006, 'The Best of Depeche Mode Volume 1' serves as a retrospective compilation during a period of renewed interest in the band. Following their 2005 album 'Playing the Angel,' this compilation highlights Depeche Mode's significant evolution from their early synth-pop beginnings to darker, more complex themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· Robbie Williams· Muse· David Bowie· Bryan Adams· Blur· Manic Street Preachers· The Cure
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Personal Jesus Standout 3:47
- 2 Just Can’t Get Enough 3:43
- 3 Everything Counts 4:01
- 4 Enjoy the Silence Standout 4:14
- 5 Shake the Disease 4:51
- 6 See You 3:57
- 7 It’s No Good 5:58
- 8 Strangelove 3:46
- 9 Suffer Well 3:52
- 10 Dream On 3:41
- 11 People Are People Standout 3:46
- 12 Martyr 3:25
- 13 Walking in My Shoes 5:00
- 14 I Feel You 4:35
- 15 Precious 4:09
- 16 Master and Servant 3:49
- 17 New Life 3:46
- 18 Never Let Me Down Again 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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