(EMI)
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Judging by their ecstatic fans, a Depeche Mode concert is more of a religious experience than your average stadium event. Sure, the English new wave purveyors are looking a little rough after 30 years, but they’ve mastered the dying art of rock and roll sainthood.
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Captured by director Russell Thomas on the Barcelona stop of their Tour Of The Universe, the band earn deity status with this double CD/DVD, 259 minutes of non-stop synth-pop splendour. Newer tracks like Wrong sit comfortably between three decades’ worth of hits, all delivered with relentless energy.
Bonus features include films by Anton Corbijn, who’s maintained a faithful working relationship with DM since the 80s.
Top track: Waiting For The Night
