Conference marvin::uk_music

    
    
    I agree they're definately getting better as time goes on. Though
    there's still something about "Blasphemous Rumours" that makes my
    spine tingle everytime I hear it. " Master & Servant" is one of
    my favorites, too.
    
    					Pat.
    

    Most of my adolescence was spent bopping along to Depeche Mode,
    Yazoo and other such bands. Its very good to see Artist/Musicisians
    develop in time, especially when they become famous quickly and
    at tender ages.
    
    Depeche Modes early material may seem dated now, however I can
    return to it over and over again, it still seems as fresh now
    as the first time I listened."I Just Can't Get Enough".
    
    I must be over the hill, talking like this and still only 22.
    
    			Gene

    
    re. -1 the old stuff is good but the new stuff shows such maturation
    that is so uncommon in this media.  Where most early 80s dance/synth
    bands died out or just treaded the same ground DM has really blossemed
    into the premere dark/dance/industrial band.
    
    Has anyone picked-up the double live album '101' yet - I will today.
    
    will
    

    
    Just picked '101' up - will post a review in a little while - very
    good though - the only thing that annoys me is the domestic (US)
    version is in two single jewel boxes instead of one double - oh
    well for $17 it's a very good buy.
    
    will
    

    I saw The Story of 101 on 120minutes (MTV) Sunday night and was
    quite impressed.  I've always liked DepecheMode's music, but
    to see what they are made of has increased my interest.  I
    definitely plan to see the movie, DepechMode 101 and buy the
    CD (after saving my pennies--it's $22 here in Colorado).
    
    Lani

    
    What was the thing that they ran on 120 min - I useally watch it
    every sunday nite but (as luck would have it) missed it this past
    weekend - anyone get a tape of it?
    
    will
    

    When I found out that they were showing the rockumentary, I 
    started scrounging around for a tape to record it.  Then I
    remembered that all my tapes were packed and sitting in
    the new place.  UGH!  I'm still kicking myself.
    
    I wonder if MTV would sell copies?  I'm pretty sure "The
    Story of 101" was done specifically for MTV.

    Lani

    
    - How long was it - they might run it again - or run it on
    post-modern mtv.
    
    will
    

    It was an hour long.
    
    Lani

    
    Hey can we get back to Depeche Mode instead of the length of
    rockymentries
    
    Stuart B...
    

    
    Is it true that the packaging of '101' in the uk (the cd) is paper?
    In the US it is two sinngle jewel-boxes but for double discs I prefer
    the double jewel-boxes (imagine that).
    
    Also does anyone know when '101' comes out on video?
    
    will
    

    
    Anyway - I just picked up two (don't ask) Japanese copies of '101'
    on cd - they are packaged in a double jewelbox and have THREE little
    liner notes book - all the lyrics to all the songs - a recent MUTE
    discography - band member bios. and lots of extra color pictures
    -
    pretty impressive.
    
    will
    

    I'VE JUST SEEN A NEW ALBUM! MARTIN GORE HAS RELEASED A SOLO PROJECT,
    AN E.P. WITH 6 TRACKS. DON'T KNOW THE TITLE YET , BUT I MAY BUY
    IT
    TONIGHT.
    UPDATE/REVIEW SOON!
    
    DAVID.

    David Wilder, ex of Welwyn?
    
    Come on down!!!
    
    Bob

    HELLO BOB. Did you reply due to a love of this band or because it
    was silly-old-me?!! Hope your'e well?
       I did buy the said recording last night and I think it is good.
    Takes a few listens though.All of the tracks are cover versions
    and are sort-of-slow (slightly 'MOR' for Mr Gore) I think they must
    be old songs as I don't know them!
       Summary; if you like the Mode when theyr'e slower and deeper,
    then I think you'd like this work.
    
    David

    
    The Counterfeit EP by Martin L Gore features covers of Sparks, Comsat
    Angels, and Duritti Column among others.

    
    Exscuse me here but is this the 'Martin Gore' of DM and is the ep
    called Counterfit or what?  The last few notes have been not too
    coherent.
    BTW - does anyone have any opinions on the album 'Coil' by Hydrology?
    
    will

    re .15
    
    Hi Dave - yup, I don't mind a bit of DM, I like mostly their very
    early poppy stuff, but also like some of the 'slower, darker' numbers,
    too. But I wouldn't say I was 'into' them particularly; I don't
    have any of their records. They do some interesting stuff with strange
    percussives which I like, too.
    
    Bob

    Will , 
    
    Yes it is him from DM and the E.P. is called 'Counterfeit'.
    It is , after careful listening, very good ,in my opinion!
    
    Right, RECOIL:  There is another chap from DM who works away from
    the band called Alan Wilder. He's released stuff under the name
    of RECOIL. The first 'album' was just called  1 + 2. The second
    is called 'HYDROLOGY'(3 + 4)  .The material is not structured in 3-4 
    minute song format, rather as pieces of music that fade into each
    other!   Now this stuff takes some listening but bearing in mind
    that he is the only clasically trained pianist in DM. It isn't
    rubbish in my view.(I found it under the 'new-age music' section!!)
    Which is where they put stuff that can't be clasified!
    
    So there you have it Will.
    
    regs DAVID. 
                                

    
    I just wanna know, if anybody else has noticed that David Gahan has
    a God Al'Mighty ASS!!????    
    
    

    Have to point out though that "Everything Counts", one of their
    earlier hits, when performed at the Rose Bowl - 101 gig was one
    of the best things I've seen or heard in a long time.      
    The crowd's reaction speaks for itself!   
    
    Someone who just can't get enough!!!
    

    Has anyone heard "Personal Jesus" , the new single?
    All I know is that the lyrics may cause a stir to those sensitive
    on the subject.(I've yet to hear it!!) It's a "heavy dance track"
    I'm told and not on sale until next week. 8*(
     (New album expected Feb 90)
    
    David

    
    Heard it a couple of times on the radio.  At first I wasn't sure
    whether it was the Depeche Mode I like to hear as it is slightly
    different from the norm as it has a guitar rift through the intire
    song. It's definately a grow on you type of song. But I like it a LOT!
    
    *
    | Linda
    

    
    I don't know which version you have heard but in Boston they have
    been playing an 'acoustic demo' of the song.  Sounds strange in
    that it doesn't have the BIG 'mode sound. - Can't wait for the
    next disc.
    
    will

    Will,
    
    The version over here seems to be the "big Mode sound" although
    the 12" has the acoustic one on the B' side.(haven't played it yet).
    
    A source close to the music informs they are releasing limited
    editions , which I will probably get my mucky little fingers on!
    
    Linda, it may have a "guitar riff" throughout ,but you can bet
    your leather boots it's a sample!!!!!!!!
    
    
    BTW: I take it as read that youv'e heard their version of Route
        66?! What do you reckon?
    David
    
    (Has anyone heard I Start Counting, another band on the Mute label?)
    

    
      I heard a new single by them yesterday - sounds like McCartney
    to me...
    

    "sounds like McCartney"
    
    What?!
    Which McCartney song do you have in mind? Was the DM song you heard
    a slow accoustic thing? 
      The 12" of Personal Jesus is a like a thumping wall of sound..with
    percussion all over the place. I can't imagine McCartney crashing
    about quite like this!!
     
    BTW I 've never known a band to promote a single the way this lot do.
        Week 1 - proper poster space in tube stations with just the
                 words: your own PERSONAL JESUS.
        Week 2 - same poster but with telephone no. added.
        Week 3 - Single released and posters changed to reveal what
                 the others were going on about.
                         
    I had to smile , all those people ringing expecting some sort of
    Billy Graham  type thing ........! ( no offence meant ) 
    
    David    8*)
                           

    
    
    re last..
    
    You can't blame them...this band's singles could do with *all* the
    help they can get.
    
    
    
    Michael
    

    
            I apologise, but I *do* think it sounds Beatley - in a
    different sort of way, I agree, but nevertheless Beatley...:-) Could
    be I'm tone deaf I spose...?
    

    Re .29
    
    You're not thinking of the new Tears for Fears single are you ??
    Now that *definitely* sounds like the Beatles.
    

    Hello Michael.
    
    Thankyou for your note. Welcome to the Depeche Mode note.
    I see from your intro that you like Steely Dan , Hue & Cry and
    Jackson Brown. 
       I don't know any Jackson Brown stuff, my flatmate says he's
    soul/M.O.R. Maybe I should look him up. I haven't really got into
    soul-music yet, I'm more into electronic-based music, but then
    each to his own  eh!
    
    8*)
    
    David.

    
           Yep, you're right....I, as usual, am wrong!
    

    
    
    Thank you for doing me the honour of researching my musical tastes.
    
    I can't deny I don't like Depeche Mode (who without the early help
    of Vince Clark would still be unknown) but you're perfectly right,
    I don't belong in this note.
    
    My note was a vein attempt to liven things up as the conference
    was getting a wee bit quiet.
    
    It obviously didn't work as you were too smart to rise to the bate.
    
    I apologise, you'll read no more from me in this note.
    
    BTW, Jackson Browne is neither soul nor MOR.
    
    
    Michael
    
    P.S. - yes Vicki, the TFF song could be taken right off Sergeant
    Pepper.

    Anybody seen the video to Personal Jesus?? I saw it on Saturday on The
    Chart Show; believe me it ain't what I expected, although I didn't know
    what I expected.
    

    Linda
     
    I think the video is a cop-out. I had imagined something with
    heavy religious overtones -- preaching from a high stage to
    "the masses" ,with leaflets raining down on the crowd and someone
    round the back counting the money! (Like one of their concerts!)
        What's cowboys got to do with Jesus?! Odd bunch.
    
    Where's the limited edition? That's what I want to know!
    
    David 

    I ain't trying to get all philosophical but I think it's most probably
    got something to do with sex, and the Mexican call girls acting as some
    kind of relief from the "tough life on the range".
    Perhaps knowing Gore's twisting lyrics it could be a possibility!!
    Well it was a thought anyway............
    

    Yep, Linda I think your'e probably right!
    Most of their lyrics have sexual overtones,so I expect the videos
    are no exception. The early vids' are really bad.!
    
    8^0

    
    God! Don't I know it!!!
    I remember seeing then on TOTP's with See You and they were
    HIDEOUS!!!!!
    

    Thought I'd try out my new local watering hole last night. 
    I'm sitting there having a quiet drink when Martin Gore and
    Andy Fletcher walk in. Seems it's their local too.
      A short while later in wanders Vince Clark to join them. They
    looked  like good friends , so much for the music press saying 
    they don't get on . I like my new local!

    David                                   

    
    Is there a cd-single out yet for Personnel Jeasus - track listing?
    
    will

    YEP.  It's the same as the 12" single though.
    Limited Edition is out next thursday.
    
    David.

    Folks.
    How I may be wrong, I may be right.. but I've heard a rumour that
    A NEW ALBUM is out in OCTOBER  possibly called "WILD"
    
    Anyone else heard about this??
    
    David.

    
    
    I know I said I wouldn't intrude in this note again, but after listening
    to and watching the video on TOTP last night, I *have* to say that
    this song is the biggest load of junk I've heard in years.
    
    Really, if you take away the heavy-handed studio mix and actually
    listen to the melody, you must agree.
    
    Re a few notes back on Vince Clark drinking with his old buddies
    - if they've any sense at all they'll empty their pockets and beg
    old Vince to write them some decent songs like he used to do.
    
    

    Michael
    

    
    Michael,
    
    		 JUMP OF THE PIER!!!!
    
    *
    | Linda
    

      RE : .43
    
    
    	Totally agree  - utterly naff.
    
    TK

    
    Fancy taking a mate with you Michael?
    
    *
    | 

    
    
    
    I'm not sure that would be technically possible Linda, as TK looks
    like he's writing from Reading or somewhere.
    
    It's something I would consider though if I thought it would rid
    the world of this band.
    
    
    Michael
    

    
    I don't wanna sound mean, but (yes that famous "but") why don't we
    continue with some constructive noting and forget the tittle tattle.
    I mean you don't like then Michael and I ain't to keen on your "views".
    So whadya say folks? Can we get the show back on the rode???
    Even if we discuss previous stuff, like your fav tracks etc....
    
    *
    | Linda, A Peaceful flower at heart.
    

    
    
    re last...
    
    That's all very well Linda, but I feel I wouldn't be doing my duty
    as a human being if I didn't at least *try* to convert you to some
    decent music...
    
   

    8-)
    ...only joking.

    What kind of world would it be if.....etc
    
    Michael
    

    
    Acoustic Version - Any thoughts folks???
    
    *
    | Feeling slightly withered

    
    RE:49
    
    Phew that was close Michael ( "only joking" ..GOOD JOB!!)
    OK YOU don't like DM ,but (another famous "but" Linda!) unlike
    manufactured,pre-packaged-plastic pop they are still an INDIE band.
      This means they don't have the usual "you release records when
    we say so" contract. Leaving them to produce the sort of material
    that they want to, when they want to.
        "DECENT music" . 
    WHAT is decent music???????? For example I KNOW that some of the
    records/discs in my  very varied collection you probably like!
    And vice-versa.
         I LIKE DM for their unmainstream sounds (the result of going
    out and sampling interesting things) and their often simplistic
    approach to music.
         I like (e.g.) Suzanne Vega for the way she calms me down
    and makes me feel sooooooooooo good.
         Do you see what I mean , the best way of getting 'use' out
    of music is to glean off what you need/desire for your own personal
    use.( I may start another topic on this!)
       BTW, has anyone played PIMPF at full volume? The Mode sounding
    classical or what. (They should have a go at avant-garde film music!)
    
    David   .. just trying to " get the balance right"
    

    RE .50 
    
    Linda it's fairly good . Dave's vocals are hardly there at points.
     Could be more in it. Then it makes a change to hear  *real* guitar
    from DM.
     At least it's not just a different mix (or remix).
    
    8*)

    
    
    Hello Micheal.
    
    Decent music eh?  If we're talking Nik Kershaw/Howerd Jones/Go West etc
    then ytou cannot be serious.  Just heard it on the grapevine that you
    were once a fan.
    
    Yes, acoustic version of Personal Jesus is superb.  Nice to hear
    something like this from Dave and the lads.
    
    
    
    
    
    Stuart B....
    
    
    
    Hello Linda!
    
    
    

    
    Is 'your' acoustic version just with guitar - that is the version
    that they have been playing around here saying that it is a 'demo'
    version - I guess I'll see when I pick up the cd-single.
    
    re the new album
    
    Well it's been over a year and a half since the last studio album
    but there was a 6 month difference between Strangelove and Music
    for the Masses.
    
    will
    

    
    
    Me again.
    
    Anyone heard anymore about the album and tour?  I've had similar
    rumours of an October album reach my ears, and DM often release an
    album with a British tour to tie in.  I really want to know 'cause I'm
    dying to see them live.
    
    What's the scoop?
    
    
    
    Stuart B...
    
    

    "PJ" UPDATE.
    The limited version of this track is out.
    Contains:-  "PJ"--pump mix
                "PJ"--telephone stomp mix
             +  Dangerous--hazchemix
    and is sitting on my desk 8^)
    
    Non-DM listeners ignore this , it won't be of much interest!!
    8*)
    

    
    
    re. 53..
    
    What trivia the grapevine caries these days, Stuart.  I am not ashamed
    to admit that my reasonably big record collection includes albums by 
    Nik Kershaw, Howard Jones and Go West.  The same record collection
    includes many many more artists and bands who I feel you may consider
    it more 'cool' to admit liking.   Too many to list here.
    
    But I do try to limit my collection under the loose category of
    "music".   That's why Depeche Mode don't feature.
    
    
    
    Michael

    
    Okey!
    
    RE: 57
    
    Micheal, let's kill this eh?  We all KNOW you don't like DM and to be
    quite honest I don't think anybody really cares.  So let's drop all
    arguements and any slagging and get on with the DM conference.
    
    No offence Micheal, but why don't you leave this note for DM fans to
    talk about DM!  In other words;  BUT OUT FOR CHRIST'S SAKE!!!!!
    
    There isn't any need for this and I couldn't care less about what
    you've got in your record collection.
    
    Let this be the last word!
    
    
    Stuart B....
    
    

    
    Back to the topic at hand..
    
    Anyone know when '101' is supposed to come out on video tape?
    
    I have the japanese '101' cd that contains _three_ books in it -
    one is the same as the US and UK liner notes - one is a full color
    concert picture book and one is a lyric and bio book - very nice
    and in a double jewel-box too.
    
    will

    
    
    re .58...
    
    Ok, Stuart - but as long as *I* get the last word...
    
    

    
    8-)
    
    
    
    Michael
    
    
    p.s. - you're the one who brought up my musical tastes... sorry,
    that was the last word.
    

    Poor old Stuart , getting the blame for bringing up Micheal's
    taste in music when it was me!    8*) 
    
    Has anyone heard  .."Strangemix"? 
    It's a mix that originates from the States ( I think ) and includes
    many tracks mixed with "Strangelove".
      Also does anyone have any Ltd editions/IMPORTS ? I want to know
    what I haven't got!!
    
    Will,    101 IS out on video , it was released simultaneously with
        all the  other 'media versions' ( and I still haven't bought
    it as I'm not fond of live albums )
    
    David-  " and I will go down on my knees when I see beauty..."

    
    RE: 61
    
    Thank you!
    
    RE: 60
    
    Bugger Off Micheal and grow up!  And if ain't found the pier Linda was
    good enough to suggest then I know of one near here.
    
    
    
    Stuart B...
    
    (Who remembers Micheal saying in reply .33 that he wouldn't but into
    this conference again)
    
    

    
    
    OK, you won't hear another word from me
    

    
    ..except I get really annoyed when people spell my name wrongly
    when it's written on the screen..
    
    
    
    Michael
        --
    

    
    
    RE: .63
    Opps sorry Mike  8^)
    Sorry DM folks , but I can't help but laugh at the way this guy
    says; "Ok you won't hear me again.....BUT" 8^)
    Makes me giggle.
    
    ENOUGH of this, who's going to answer MY questions?  8^( 
                                                        
    David---"there's more besides joyrides"

    Re Personal Jesus vid and song:
    
    The video is a nicely filmed load of sexist crap. I mean, the boys
    swank around in their cowboy outfits and model girls wriggle around on
    beds in a whorehouse. More suited to Whitesnake, where at least we'd
    know it was a joke. As to the song, .43 hit it on the nose.
    
    Sorry.
    
    
    Rod

    Hello Rod,
    
    I have to say that for the video I agree , they've never made 
    particularly good vids . Truth is some are bloody awful, you think
    this one's bad!! They are , as you pointed out , well filmed
    though.
       The track isn't,( in my view either ) their best.
    It lacks the melodies that "Shake the disease" had  and it lacks
    the odd percussive sounds that "Master & servant" blasted out!
    
    I must say the LTD edition , which has been reworked, is a great
    improvement. One track falls into "industrial-house"!!!!! This I
    like.                                                    
    
    David.
    BTW: Rod ,if you like the "C" Twins you must like "This Mortal Coil?

    
    
    RE: 65 & 66
    
    I don't know about PJ not having that hard percussion.  The first time
    I played my 12" version I had the volume (my favourite switch) turned
    up a little and the way those drums blasted out was real impressive. 
    It's really quite a hard song in my opinion, blow's Shake The Disease
    into next week.
    
    Although I must agree, Master And Servant is still hard to beat, and
    Everything Counts as well.
    
    
    Stuart B....
    
    

    
    David - I had heard that '101' was going to be released on vid.
    when the movie came out but here in the states I have yet to see
    it.
    
    And about rare DM stuff Sire in the states has put out now 4 (?!)
    promo only cd eps of remixes available on  these cds - off the
    top of my head they are 'Everything Counts' (3 mixes), Strangelove
    (4 mixes), Behind the Wheel/Rt. 66 (6 mixes), Never Let me Down
    Again (4 mixes) - several of these mixes are only available on this
    format (cd) here...
    
    will
    
    ps  - about the vids. - Never Let Me Down Again is a _very_ good
    video - and very well shot also - I think that their videos are
    pariodies of sexist videos. 
    I find it interesting that not too many people know what the song
    "Never Let Me Down Again" is about - anybody here have a conclusion?
    

    I've always thought that it sounds like a bloke talking to his
    equipment..."never let me down"!!
    
    8^)

    
    Well while I have them in front of me - here is what I know is out:
    
    Personal Jesus cd-3"
    
    BONG 17
    
    Personal Jesus (Holier Than Thou Approach)
    Dangerous (Sensual Mix)
    Personal Jesus (Acoustic)
    
    LCD BONG 17
    
    Personal Jesus (Pump Mix)
    Personal Jesus (Telephone Stomp Mix)
    Dangerous (Hazchemix)
    
    Any more to add?
    
    will

    
    RE: .70
    
    BONG 17 is exactly the same as the Brit 12", what I have, would be
    interesting to hear the tracks on LCD BONG 17.  I pressume they are
    available only on the CD as I've never seen them on record.  Bit
    annoying for those of us who have stuck to our faithful old plastic
    platters.
    
    Stuart B...
       

    RE; .71
     
    NO Mr Bell , they are both available on plastic.
    
    David.

    
    MMMMMM!  Strange, both available on plastic in BRITIAN?!?!?!?!?
    
    Because I've hunted high and low and asked questions and all I can find
    is the regular 12"
    
    	Personal Jesus (Holier than thou approach
    	Dangerous (Sensual mix)
    	Personal Jesus (Accustic)
    
    	12 BONG 17
    
    Ain't seen or heard of anything other versions on any other plastic. 
    Of course I may be wrong, it might be that every record shop within
    thirty miles of here can't get anything else.  But considering we've
    got everything from tiny backstreet shops to one of the biggest Virgin
    Megastores in the world, I doubt it.
    
    But if you know where I can be sure to get it let me know.
    
    Stuart B...
    
    

 I'm in the shop were I bought the 'ltd.Ed' tomorrow so I could get
    you a copy if you're desperate.
     Ought to keep this sort of communication out of the note as it
    clutters other's 'unseen's , so.. 7847-5372 drop me a bell if you
    have no luck.
    
    David

    
    RE: 74
    
    Just spoke to you on the phone David, just to say thanx once again.
    
    Yer a champion!
    
    
    Stuart B...
    
    

    I bought the original CD single of "Personal Jesus" when it was
    first released, then bought the second 12" remix on vinyl a week
    or two later only to discover that this in turn was to be released
    on CD single. I should have known because Mute did that for Erasure's
    last Christmas release! Never mind.
    I reckon "Telephone Stomp Mix" has to be the best mix.
    Just read in this weeks NME that the record has been banned in
    Singapore. Also saw a record shop advertising the single as a
    7" "remix" in a gatefold at the back of the paper. Anyone know what
    mix this is ?
    
    

    
    My last day here bye bye DEC.  Nice talking with you guys, keep
    listening to DM.
    
    Stuart B...
    
    

    
    Well it is not often that the US puts out a higher quality cd package
    than the rest of the world (Black Celebration didn't have the extra
    tracks that european version did) - however Sire Records in the
    states just released a 5" 'Maxi-CD' for $4.99 containing:
    
    1) Personal Jesus (7" Version)
    2) Personal Jesus (Holier Than Thou Approach)
    3) Dangerous (Hazchemix)
    4) Personal Jesus (Pump Mix)
    5) Personal Jesus (Acoustic)
    6) Dangerous (Sensual Mix)
    7) Personal Jesus (Telephone Stomp Mix)
    8) Dangerous (7" Version)
          
    CD 21328-2 USA SIRE    Running Time 41:54
    
    will

    
             Are ther enough versions of `Personal Jesus' on it do you
    think? It sounds incredibly boring - I  like the single, but this
    is ridiculous!!
    

    
    Actually the mixes are quite different from each other - enough
    so for it not to be 'boring'.
    
    Hey I like it...
    
    will

    
    Anyone hear about the 4 cd Japanese set containing album tracks
    and rare remixes?
    
    will

    No Will . Are you going to tell us about it?!
    
    David

 
I have just obtained the following information about upcoming
Japanese Mute Records CD Releases. The three four-CD sets Will be
released on the following Dates, _Chronicle 1_ on 11/31/89,
_Chronicle 2_ on 12/21/89 and _Chronicle 3_ on 01/25/90. 
 
I don't proport to have all of the CD Singles but I have looked
through my collection and marked the mixes I found on other CD
releases with a *.
 
I believe that if there is no mix name, it is an LP Version, I
don't have time information for any of these discs so I couldn't
tell.
 
I was unable to find the tracks _Oberporn_ or _Oberkorn_
(whichever), on any of the CD's I have and I don't know what this
track is. It could well be that I have just looked at the
listings too hard... :-)
 
Some more information about the Japanese CD release of _Personal
Jesus_. It is the same as the US 5" CD-Single (5 mixes Of
_Personal Jesus_ and 3 mixes of _Dangerous_)


 
 
Chronicle 1
 
Disc 1
 
     1    Strangelove 
     2    Strangelove (Blind Mix)
     3    Strangelove (Pain Mix)
     4    Strangelove (7" Blind Edit)
*    5    Strangelove (Maxi Mix)
     6    Strangelove (Remix Edit)
     7    Strangelove 88 (7")
*    8    Strangelove 88 (Highjack Mix)
*    9    Strangelove (Midi Mix)
 
Disc 2
 
     1    My Secret Garden
     2    Satellite
     3    shout
     4    photographic
     5    New Life
     6    Boys Say Go
     7    Nothing To Fear
     8    The Meaning Of Love
     9    Tora! Tora! Tora!
     10   See You
     11   A Photograph Of You
     12   Just Can't Get Enough
     13   Ice Machine
     14   Everything Counts
 
Disc 3
     
     1    Work Hard (East End Remix)
     2    Fools
     3    In Your Memory (Edit Silk Mix)
     4    Christmas Island
     5    Flexible
*    6    But Not Tonight
     7    Remotivate Me
     8    Pleasure Little Treasure
     9    Now, This Is Fun
     10   Any Second Now
     11   Oberkorn
*    12   Ice Machine
     13   Shout
 
Disc 4
*    1    Everything Counts (Bomb The Bass Mix)
*    2    In Your Memory (Sylk Mix)
     3    It's Called a Heart
     4    Work Hard
*    5    Get The Balance Right (Combination Mix)
*    6    Now, This is Fun (Extended)
*    7    Shake The Disease (Edit The Shake)
     8    Master and Servant (Slavery Whip Mix)
     9    Fools (Bigger)
     10   People Are People (On-U Sound Remix)



     
Chronicle 2
 
Disc 1
 
     1    Any Second Now (Altered Mix)
     2    Oberporn (Development Mix)
*    3    My Secret Garden (Excerpts)
     4    The Great Outdoors (7" Maxi)
     5    Master And Servant (Voxless Mix)
*    6    Christmas Island (Extended)
*    7    It Doesn't Matter Two (Instrumental)
     8    Pimpf (12")
*    9    Stjarna 
*    10   Moonlight Sonata
 
Disc 2
 
     1    Dreaming of Me (CD Single Version)
     2    The Meaning of Love (Fairly Odd Mix)
*    3    I Just Can't Get Enough (7")
     4    New Life (Single Version)
     5    Sometimes I Wish I Was Dead
*    6    See You (Extended Version)
*    7    Everything Counts (In Larger Amounts)
*    8    Love In Itself 2 (Original 7" Version)
*    9    Get The Balance Right (7")
     10   But Not Tonight (7" Remix)
     11   A Question Of Lust (Minimal/Extended)
     12   Leave In Silence
     13   Somebody (Remix)
 
Disc 3
 
     1    A Question Of Lust (Extended)
*    2    Fly On The Windscreen (Extended)
     3    Nothing (Dub)
     4    Flexible (Deportation Mix)
*    5    Leave In Silence (Quieter)
     6    It's Called A Heart (Emotion Dub)
*    7    Never Let Me Down Again (Split Mix)
*    8    Fly On The Windscreen (Quiet Mix)
     9    A Question of Lust (US 7" Mix)
 
Disc 4
 
     1    Master & Servant (US Black & Blue Version)
*    2    Flexible (Pre-Deportation Mix)
     3    It's Called A Heart (Amotion Remix)
     4    Remotivate Me (Release Mix)
     5    But Not Tonight (Extended Mix)
     6    Everything Counts (Absolute Mix)
*    7    People Are People (Different Mix)
     8    Shout (Rio Mix)
*    9    A Question Of Time (Extended Mix)



 
Chronicle 3
 
Disc 1
 
*    1    Behind The Wheel (7" Remix)
*    2    Behind The Wheel (Sheppettibone Remix)
*    3    Behind The Wheel/Route 66 (Megadub)
*    4    Behind The Wheel (Beatmasters Mix)
*    5    Behind The Wheel/Route 66 (Megamix)
     6    Behind The Wheel (Dub)
*    7    Route 66/Behind The Wheel (Mega Single Mix)
*    8    Behind The Wheel/Route 66 (Mega Single Mix)
*    9    Route 66
     10   Route 66 (Casualty Mix)
     11   Route 66 (Beatmasters Mix)
 
Disc 2
 
     1    Black Celebration
     2    If You Want
     3    Shame
     4    Two Minutes Warning
     5    Master and Servant
     6    Something To Do
     7    More Than A Party
     8    Somebody
     9    People Are People
     10   Told You So
     11   Blasphemous Rumors
     12   Stripped
 
Disc 3
 
     1    Are People People?
*    2    Something To Do (Metal Mix)
*    3    Fly On The Windscreen (Death Mix)
*    4    Black Day
*    5    Breathing Fumes
*    6    Pleasure, Little Treasure (Join Mix)
     7    Nothing (Zip-Hop Mix)
     8    Black Celebration (Black Tulip Mix)
     9    Master And Servant (On-U Sound)
*    10   It's Called A Heart (Slow Mix)
*    11   Love In Itself 4
 
Disc 4
 
     1    Remotivate Me (12" Mix)
     2    Flexible (Extended)
*    3    It's Called A Heart (Extended)
     4    But Not Tonight
     5    Shake The Disease (Extended)
     6    A Question Of Time (New Town Mix)
*    7    A Question Of Time (Live Remix)
     8    Master And Servant (US 7")
*    9    Never Let Me Down Again (Chris Tsangarides Remix)
*    10   Love In Itself 3 (Original 12" Mix)
     11   Fly On The Windscreen
     
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 So has anybody scanned the music press and seen one for sale yet???
    
    will   
    
        

    The lads are mixing the new album at the moment and it is due for
    release end of Jan/start of Feb.
    
    No title info as yet.
    
    David.

    In Feb, no actual date given, the next single is due to be released.
    
    It's called "Enjoy the Silence"  backed with "Mephisto" and "Sibeling".
       Expect loads of remixes by Daniel Miller, Francois Kevorkian,
    (whoever he is!!),Tim Simenon, Adrian Sherwood and Holger Hiller!!!!!
      
    And according to The Melody Maker, it is taken from the album
    which isn't due until March . Wahhhhh!
    
    There you go pop pickers!
    
    David.

    
    The album is to be called 'Violators' - another track is 'New Dress
    1990'.
    
    More info to follow.
    
    will

    The standard 12" Which I actually saw people queuing  with in Virgin 
    yesterday,has the 7", a very dancey 12" "hands & feet mix" , a weird 
    "Dub"and "Sibeling". The last track is a very excellent and powerful
    piano piece ,which sounds almost classical, were it not for the
    very odd 'incidentals' wizzing around in a more distant layer!
    
    All-in-all I like this more than PJ , it has more tune to it.
    It has a snare drum that is close to "house" in pattern and sound!
    
    It sounds close to New Order too, but that's OK by me!!
    
    david

    Here's a little blip grabbed of a usenet newsgroup...  Taken w/o
    permission. (what else is new)
    
    Steve
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Article        40538
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From: [email protected]
Subject: DEPECHE MODE'S VIOLATOR
Date: 5 Feb 90 20:54:58 GMT
 
Hello all!
 
I've just recieved an advance copy of the new Depeche Mode album and I thought
I would fill you guys in on what to expect.  In addition, I have news about
promotional items and UK releases for collectors.
 
First, as I'm sure you all know already the album is called "Violator".  The
cover artwork is a flower on a black background.  The stem of the rose is
broken and the word Violator is inserted horizontaly within the break.
 
The song titles are:  World Of My Eyes          Enjoy The Silence
                      Sweetest Infection        Policy Of Truth?
                      Personal Jesus            R3
                      Guilt                     ?????
                      Reality                   ?????
The album was produced by Flood and Depeche.  Naturally, the import CD and the
US (most likely) will have extra tracks.  The extra trax will be:
                  Memfisto
                  Sibling
                  Dangerous
                  and one other.
 
As far as the new single (Enjoy The Silence) goes, as always, there will be
many releases.
 
                UK                                   US
Enjoy The Silence      7"  7BONG18          There will be no US 7"      
Enjoy The Silence      12" 12BONG18         Enjoy The Silence (6 mixes w/dub)
Enjoy The Silence  Lim.12" L12BONG18        Enjoy The silence USPROMO CD 3mixes
Enjoy The Silence  Lim.12" XL12BONG18       Enjoy 5" Commercial CD (6 mixes +2)
Enjoy The Silence      CD  CDBONG18         Enjoy White Label Test Pressing
Enjoy The Silence  Lim CD  LCDBONG18        
Enjoy The Silence  Lim CD  XLCDBONG18
Enjoy The Silence    CASS  CBONG18
Enjoy The Silence     BOX  VIO-BOX---PROMO ONLY BOX LIMITED TO 150 INCLUDING
   LP, CD, CASSETTE, POSTER, TOUR SCHEDULE, STICKERS, AND PRESS RELEASE.
 
The first UK 12" is the Francis Kervokian mix
The second UK 12" is (I think) the Daniel Miller and Flood Mix.
The third UK 12" is the Holger Hiller, Adrien Sherwood, Gareth Jones, MillerMix
 
The UK CD issues will match the three 12"s and The US releases will have them
in different orders.
 
For Collectors, it should be known that there is a Classical Mix of Enjoy The
Silence that they decided not to release.  It's only available format is an
advance cassette.  While I dont have an exact #, I'm sure only 200-300 were
made.
 
Sire and Mute UK are planning a big promotional push for the new release. 
March 13, is going to be "DEPECHE MODE DAY" and Promotional T-shirts are being
made that say "March 13th" in 10 Different languages.
 
Mode are coming to LA in March to do some publicity and then will kick off a 69
city world tour.  24 of those shows will be in the US and the US portion kicks
off on June 2nd.
 
As far as the album goes, I've been listening to it since I started writing
this.  Naturally, Its brilliant.  The production on the album sounds quite
good.  Unfortunalty, my copy was not made off of a disc so the quality is a bit
lacking.  In any case, the album is very very rich sounding.  Minimal like PJ
but very deep and warm.  An album like only Mode can do.  Not like those
wanna-be Mode clones like Camaflage.  Cheers Mode!
 
The official release date for violator UK is February 27th.
                                       US is March 13th.
 
The release date for Enjoy the Silence UK is today.
The limited formats will follow one week after today.
 
The release date for Enjoy The Silence US is February 27th.
 
Does Anybody Know the story on the Japanese "chronicals I" CD set??
 
Well, If anybody has any questions of would like to chat, drop me some mail.
 
 
                                                    EVIDENCE

    Thanks to the last note, I've now got the 3 CD's of Enjoy the Silence.
    
    Mephisto and Sibeling are piano tracks, the first being an EPIC
    piece of music that can hold it's head up as an exellent composition
    anywhere!
      The standard CD features 7" & 12" mixes, a dub  & Sibeling.
      The limited (yellow cover) has a mega house-type-cum-"I Start
    Counting" feel to it . A Hymn version (slow) and a jangly guitar
    mix.
      The Extra limited (black cover) is brilliant (even my other-half
    loves it who normally dislikes this band!) It is 4 mixes which all
    run into each other. One is an orchestral version(samples I imagine)
    Worth getting if you like the track.
    Its good to see that each track (there are 10!), is different to
    the next, they completely re-work them, giving, I think, good value.
                                                            
    David.

    I'm dead chuffed about getting the 3rd 12".  It's one sided, has the
    DM/rose emblem on the blank side.  The Quad mix is great.  Lovely item.
    
    Now I have to hunt down the 2nd 12".  I have the 1st.
    
    
    matty

    Here is the US cd 5":
    
    Depeche Mode: Enjoy The Silence
    
       CD5: Sire/Reprise 9 21490-2  (US 1990)
            Enjoy The Silence (Single Mix)                  (4:15)
            Enjoy The Silence (Hands And Feet Mix)          (7:20)
            Sibeling                                        (3:20)
            Enjoy The Silence (Bass Line)                   (7:40)
            Enjoy The Silence (Ecstatic Dub)                (5:54)
            Memphisto                                       (4:05)
            Enjoy The Silence (Ricki Tik Tik Mix)           (5:35)
            Enjoy The Silence (Harmonium)                   (2:39)
    
    The packaging is hella-weird stuff: a paperboard "outer" sleeve
    with the cover art and track listings and such slides over a clear plastic
    "inner" sleeve that you actually *slide* the disc into; tiny fingers
    on the end opposite the opening grab the CD and hold it there.  Ooooookay.
                                                                   
            
    now what is out in the UK and what are the track listings?
    
    will

    Question:  Who sings the Harmonium version of Enjoy The Silence?  I
    know it is a re-recorded vocal, but I can't tell whether it is Martin
    Gore or David Gahan.  Anyone know?
    
    
    matty

    Matty again !!!!
    
    
    I've wondered this! I think it's Gore as it has that 'quiver' to
    most of the sustained notes and Gahan half-speaks his vocals.
    
    
    BTW I've just picked up Violator , it only has 9 nine tracks on
    it!!! I thinks this is naughty!
    
    David

    Sure is.
    
    The words have a "Construction Time Again" feel to them, i.e no
    hints of sex.!
      Very black cover and inserts (the disc itself is black)
    
    Davidf

    Hi.
       Ive got a copy of Enjoy The Silence white label UK promo and its a
    very good mix,It's not any of the previously named mixes.
    I also have Personal Jesus UK promo
                Behind the wheel UK promo
                Strangelove UK promo 
                But not tonight Italian 7" promo
                
                                                  Steve..
    

    Taliking of `Dreaming Of Me'.  Is it easy to get the single?  It's my
    favourite DM track!  Are there any other mixes?
    
    
    matty

    Re.97
    
    steve ,
    
    how do you get these promo copies????? I've got the Stranelove one
    (with Cameo samples, yes?) but I found that by accident!
    
    David

    Re.99
    
    hi.
    
    The promos that i get are from record fairs and my local record shop,
    Some record shops get the promos but not the big ones like ie. HMV
    VIRGIN,etc.If you ask around you might be lucky.
    
                                             Steve...

    Re 99.
    
    
    There is a Strange love promo which you can get its called
     the fresh ground mix. and sells for around �15 it is quite rare and
    a good investment.The one you have will be worth a few bob as well.
    
    
                                                 Steve.

    Steve ,
    
    the one I've IS "The Freshground Mix" ! It cost One Pound in a bargain
    box . What an intvestment!!!
    
    
    David

    re 102.
    
    are you selling it. ?
    
                               Steve...
    

    re 103
    
    FRAYED KNOT Steve   I like it too much.
    
    I used to have a good bootleg of them singing "The Price of Love"
    which is, I think, a Everly Brothers song!!
    
    What is the general opinion of the album??. 
    
    I thought at first that it was a lazy album but it is full of melodies
    that lay under the surface layers of sound.
      I noticed that they've used Vince Clark's favorite effect, long
    reverb, on it. (Esp' on Blue Dress).
      Still gloomy with hints of industrial and sparse arrangements with
    no hype or concessions to "current chart fashions".
    Which is just how I like them!
    
       David 

    I bought the 3 12" of Enjoy...  I loved it, so then I bought Violator,
    which left me feeling I'd wasted my money.  Then I bought the Martin
    Gore LP/EP (whatever) which is great.  10 times better than Violator.
    
    
    matty

    
    Hey - I have been reading in USENET that there was supposed to be
    another track on Violator called "New Dress '90" anyone hear anything
    about this?
    
    Or anyone have a complete listing of the mixes of "Fly On the
    Windscreen"?
    
    will

    Ive just got hold of the violator 12" promo and it contains 
    The policy of truth
    Personal Jesus
    Enjoy the silence
    and another track that i cant remember.
                                                                                                                                        
    I think that the policy of truth is a very good track and may well be
    the next single.                                                             
    I also got 2 Spanish bootleg 7" singles
    with told you so as the A side and
    Just cant get enough on the B side
    these tracks are not bad for being live from 1984 and not bad quality.
    
    I collect DM records from around the world and i am after some USA
    promos,If anyone can help give me a mail on THERAJ::SWRIGHT.
    
                   
    
                                                    Steve..                                                                             
    
    

    Indeed Policy Of Tryth is the next single.  In Catalogue (so called
    indie trade mag) it stated catalogue numbers of the forthcoming 7 & 12.
    
    I don't think it will make the Top 10 though.
    
    
    matty

    This record will make the top 10 no problem, Ive heard the 4 remixes
    that are out on a promo 12" and ive got to say its good.
    If anybodys thinking about buying the import violator cd from Japan
    The extra cd that comes with it contains all the mixes of Enjoy the
    silence so its not realy worth 32 quid...HMV price.
    
                                            Steve..

    RE .104
    
    I managed to get a copy for 5 Quid which is not bad as it sells for 15
    quid . 
    
    
    
    P.S If you get any D/M promos they are worth more
        if they are in a Mute Promo sleeve which is
        white with a wreath and acorn on the top middle.
    
                                              Steve.....

    RE. -1  The Policy Of Truth promo I saw had that sleeve.
    
    matty

    
    re -3
    
    Does the japanese version of 'violator' have the 'Quad-Mix' of
    EtS?  (I can't seem to find the cd-ep with that mix in the states)
    
    will

    re.-1
    
    Yes it has the Quad mix on it, I have seen this CD in sale boxes for
    99p in some record shops this is due to over stocking.
    Has anyone read the Top 100 Depeche Mode rare record's in this months
    Record Collector.?
    
    Here are a few examples.
    
    Strange Love (fresh ground mix) �18
    Violator 4 track promo �25
    Told you so / New life  (spanish fold out cover) 7" �20
    BTW promo �12
    Music for the masses (clear vinyl) �10
    the free promo with this lp (HMV 1) �12
    Shake T D   (German marble vinyl) �12
    Violator Press Kit �100 - �150
    
    
                                                Steve.

    Has anyone heard the new 12"?
    
    I tried to buy it but it's only out on record , I have to wait 
    another week or two!  Why the delay I wonder?!!!
    
    David.

    Got it on CD at last!
    
    There is an excellent version of the track on it called the "Capitol
    mix" . It got played very loud at the weekend when the house was
    full of friends and everyone liked it even those who don'y care
    for DM.                                                      
      The "B-side" track can only be described as deep house and it's
    better than a lot of the so-called house bands produce. No samples
    of James Brown for a start!
       Waiting for the Ltd Edition now!!
    The video is the usual thing they produce but VERY colourful.
                               
    David

    May's Record Collector contains the DM Top 100 collectables.

    I know , I've realised my investment !   8*)
    
    
    David

    The 2nd remix of policy of truth is now out in a gate fold sleeve.
    This will be the last remix as Mute got into bother for the last single
    being on to many formats. ie 3 mixes on CD 3 on 12" vinyl and cass single +
    The 7" copy, 
    
    I think the next single will be "world in my eyes"  
    What do you think...?
    
    Anyone heard any tour news.....?
    
                                                     Steve..

    I see that mute has made all the old Depeche Mode stuff available again
    from Dreaming of me to little 15 all on 7" & 12",  The CD's are German
    imports , Photographic is only available on 7" spanish promo.
      
    
                                                     Steve..

    
    
    I read somewhere they might be touring Australia later this year???

    Is Dreaming Of Me available on 12"?  Are there any other versions, ie
    different to the one on the Single LP.
    
    matty

    Matty
    
      I'm sure, many moons ago, that I did see a 12" of Dreaming of
    me but I didn't get it and have regetted it ever since.
      I have also been told by a record shop that the said version has
    never existed! So I'm either bonkers or mistaken!  
    
    The B-side is the better track for me though.
    
    Did the album grow in you at all??
    
    David

.122�    Did the album grow in you at all??

    �He ate it?
     

    I haven't listened to it that much.  Vicious circle!

    RE.121
    
    This single was never available as a re-mix ,The CD single of this one
    is just the 7" version. You can get this single no problem on 7" & CD,
    Photographic is available on the B-side of the ON USOUND US Strange mix
    It is a re-mix.
    
    
                                              Steve.

    re 121 
    
    I remember seeing the 12 inch version, it was on import and
    exhorbitantly over priced.
    
    Anyone going to Wembley, it'll be the sixth time I've seen them.
    
    Tim
    ---

    Official.......The new Depeche Mode single is WORLD IN MY EYES
    I seen the Mute promo video this afternoon and this was on it, it will be
    out sometime next month but the promo will be out soon.....
    
    
    
                                                      Steve..

    
    I picked up anther US promo cd - this time for 'Halo' - it contains
    only the album mix - but has 'back-jewel-box' artwork - so is highly
    collectable.
    
    will

    
    Has anyone bought the new single?  The other two tracks are brilliant
    , Happiest Girl and Sea of Sin . They seem to put a lot of time into 
    their 12"s
      I bought the Ltd Edition last night. HMV priced it at 11.99 !!!
    Tower had it at 3.99 . The young lad behind the counter was obviously 
    new and just pulled it out of a box. The guy showing him what to do
    seemed uncomfortable with the sale. I heard him say as I left,
    "Don't sell any more of them, If someone asks, we haven't got it"
    
    Weird.
    
    David
                   

    Is the Limited edition any good, is it very different? I've bought so
    many of their limited editions in the past and felt ripped off because
    they're not very different to the normal 12".  Is it an import? because
    even very limited stuff doesn't normally cost �11.99 its just hard to
    get hold of.
    
    Tim
    ---

Managed to get this Limited edition (in sealed blue plastic sleeve) for 2.99
from an independent record store in Bury (the home of Black Pudding !)

The mix isn't that good but then again I don't think the normal single is one of 
their strongest anyway.

12" remix was described as "strictly scarce" in last week's NME.

It's funny, because in Manchester the copies are selling for 11.99 but these 
have import stickers on them. Are these stores pulling a fast one and putting
these stickers on themselves?

Peter

    Yo Tim
    
     I have to disagree with you . The early stuff wasn't very stunning on
    12" but the last 5 years have produced some great LTD's.
    
      World in my Eyes is a good LTD . 1st version is v. odd. 2nd one is
    funky/house/weird and they've re-worked "Happiest Girl"
    
     The original 12" is very different to the single as well.
    
    If you wish I can give you a run down of the 12"s worth having/avoiding
    "off-line" so we don't bore other readers!
    
    B^)
    
    David

      Peter,
    
    I think we've uncovered a music store pricing scam!! Glad I didn't
    pay 11.99. I should have waited for this on CD as it was but got 
    impatient, but that's another scam!
    
    
    David

David, 

Is the remix coming out on CDs ?
I intended not breaking the seal on the 12" to retain it's value and to get the 
CDs as well for listening to, but when I got the 12" home it had already been 
opened at the opposite end !

You can't win'em all

Peter

    
    re 366.132
    
    Yes Please David, my mail address is PRICET @ RDL or _Chefs::PRICET
    
    I bought all the limited editions (Well I think all) between 
    Master & Servant and Behind The Wheel (which is when I got fed up) 
    and have a few from before these, Get The Balance Right, Love In
    Itself, Everything Counts and maybe one more I can't remember.
    
    Tim
    ---

    What is actually contained in the ltd ed?  Can you dance to the
    b-sides?  Is it really THAT difficult to get hold of?  (11.99!)
    
    I bought the last one on Gatefold, but it was a waste of time, so I got
    rid.  The Quad mix (black sleeve) of `Enjoy...' was a really nice item,
    and I was impressed with the amount of work put into the mix.
    
    matty

    
    I just went into HMV at lunchtime and found the limited edition for
    �12.49, I then went to Our Price and bought it for �3.29.  I then went
    back to HMV and asked them about it, the girl serving was mystified
    about it, apparently several people had questioned it and 4 poor mugs
    had bought it while she was serving.  She said she thought that the
    difference would be that HMV's were imported although when we compared
    the two there was no difference at all, all the numbers etc were the
    same.  She said she'd try and find out about it, it seems to me someone
    has made a mistake.  I doubt whether this will do Depeche Mode any good
    either as sales of an "imported" record won't be counted in the charts
    (I think, not sure) and I doubt whether they'll get any more money.
    
    Tim
    ---

    
    
    PETER,  
    
    I'm pretty sure that the latest will be released on CD (code should
    be "LCD BONG20" or something! ), they normally are.
      I listened to the 12" last night and it strengthened the case for
    buying CD's!!
    
    MATTY
    
      I think, after reading your notes, that you WILL like the LTD version
    of World In My Eyes, especially the B-side "mode to joy" version.  Did
    you get the yellow-cover version of 'Enjoy the silence'?
    
    
    Anyone going to see them at Wembley? They are very good, (surprisingly
    so! ) live.
    
    
    David

    I'm going to see them at Wembley, I've seen them quite a few times now,
    well worth it.
    
    Tim
    ---

    These sealed Blue Plastic Limited editions - how are you supposed to
    open them, I didn't have time last night and looking at it this morning
    it seems a shame to do so but I couldn't work out the best way anyway.
    
    Tim
    ---

At the top there is a dotted line and a little scissor symbol, and by the side 
it says "Violate Here" . Corny or what !

Peter

    Tim,
    
    Opening the sleeve ; one ruler, one scalpel and nurse standing by =
    simple!!
    
    I'm going to Wembley on the 19th Nov.  
    
    I gave it another hearing last night. The "mode to joy" version is
    really good , especially with the volume cranked up.
    
    Saw the new vid' last night too. It's rather good for them! Lot's of
    live footage and it looks like they have put a great deal of effort 
    into the tour, ( looks very visual ).
    
    
    David

    David,
    
    I DID get the yellow sleeve `Enjoy T.S.'.  I haven't played it much -
    the Rikki Tik Tik mix really put me off because of the name.  ie. I
    didn't like the mix before I heard it!  The Harmonium mix is great
    though.  You can't beat listening to that full blast on the headphones
    at 3am, sitting in the middle of your bedroom cross legged!
    
    matty

    I finally saw the LTD CD of "World in My Eyes" last night.
    
    It's very good.  6 tracks and 37 minutes long (longer than Adamski's 
    first album!) .
    
    Worth getting!
    they've put a lot of effort into this and it shows.
    
    
    David

    Is there anything on it which isn't available on the two 12" singles?
    
    Tim
    ---

    Tim 
    
    the first two tracks are as the LTD 12" the others are different
    versions of the three tracks. They are different as well, hence
    my comment on the effort.
    
    If you want to talk off line my ex is 5372.
    I know I still owe you the "LTD list" I have'nt forgotten!
    
    David 

    
    Could someone post the track listing of the LTD cd - they have just
    released a 40 min. ep here in the US and I want to see what tracks
    I am missing (I will post the track listing for the US disc soon).
    
    will

    Hi Will
    
    Ltd CD list:-
    
    Dub in My Eyes
    Mode to Joy
    happiest girl -pulsating orbital vocal
    Sea of Sin - sensoria
    World in my Eyes- Mayhem mix
    happiest Girl - jack mix
    
    There ya go
    
    david

    
    Is anyone else going to see DM live . I'm going tonight to 
    Wembley Arena.
      I've heard that the set is very visual with lots of film
    footage. Should be good.
    
    David

    
    Well I've been to 4 DM gigs before this one but last night's
    was the best!
    
      Very good visuals . Two HUGE projector screens lowered behind
    them. The images were fab, really appealed to an artist like me.
    For a sequencer-based band they acheived a very live show, you
    can always tell when an act have put/are putting a lot of work
    into a performance.
      Martin Gore proved that he's a competent guitar player with 
   a couple of accoustic songs, (I Want You Now, World Full of Nothing)
      I've seen Prince, Janet Jackson, Bowie, and Cher this year
     but none of them managed to get the crowd going like DM did.
    Real value for money. Thanx Mode!!!
    
    David

    Well I went to see DM last night and I was just a bit impressed, they
    ran through so many hits and still left so many out.  Dave I think they
    must have done a different set to the one you saw as Martin Gore sang
    Here Is The House and Sweetest Perfection and not I Want You Now and
    World Full Of Nothing.  
    
    Better start from the begining
    
    Electribe 101 came on at 7.35 and played for 35 minutes going through
    all their singles, they sounded like a danced up version of DM with a
    female singer.  She had a good voice but at times I couldn't help but
    thinking that they'd be better off being instrumental as it didn't seem
    to work, then again at times it really worked well.  
    
    Not long after DM came on and proceeded to go through most of their
    Violator album and many of their old singles although not necessarily
    the most predictable ones, for instance they left out Just Can't Get
    Enough which I was glad about since its such a predictable song for
    them to finish with.  Dave Gahan really worked overtime with the hip
    gyrations and poses with the mic stand, he was almost like a
    characature of himself in previous years with plenty of crotch grabbing
    etc.
    
    The audience was very different to previous years, much wider based, I
    was thinking before they came on how much the audience had changed
    since I first saw them in about 1983/4.  It was amusing to see some of
    the innocent faced 14 year olds singing "Dominations the name of
    the game in bed or in life its all just the same except with one you're
    fulfilled at the end of the day, lets play Master & Servant..", not to
    mention some of the othe songs.  DM subvert English youth =;-)
    
    Martin Gore has been playing an increasing role in the stage show over
    the years, when I first saw them, in his solo slot he was obviously 
    extremely nervous but last night he couldn't have been more at home doing 
    2 solo guitar driven songs Sweetest Perfection and Here is the House not to
    mention some of the times he wandered around the stage with his guitar.
    
    I could go on for ages about the wonderful backdrops, lights, videos
    they used but its time I got back to work.
    
    Tim
    ---
     

    Out now....!!!!!!!
    
    Depeche Mode  Strange 2 video �9:99
    This ones in colour not like the first one (Strange 1)
    It has all there latest singles on it....
    
    
    Steve
    

    Its �7.99 in HMV
    
    Yours with useful consumer information =8*)
    
    Tim
    --- 

    
    Anyone interested in swapping one of the limited 'World...' cds
    for any of the US counterparts?
    
    will

RE -1

Yeah. Why not 

I seem to have found myself with two copies. What did you have in mind
to swap?

DM won an award last week at the Brit Awards but I not sure of the 
details.  About time thay got something!


David

           
    
    Well I picked-up an interesting new double cd bootleg - it is the
    entire concert of the 'World Violation' tour from Italy - the cd was
    recorded by someone in the audience - but the sound is very clear
    (probably the best sound that can be gotten not off the sound-board).
    
    will
    
    Une Nuit a La Mode
    (103 minutes - 2 cds)
    
    Disc 1:
    Intro
    World in My eyes
    Halo
    Shake the disease
    everything counts
    master and servant
    never let me down again
    waiting for the night
    I want you now
    world full of nothing
    clean
    stripped
 
    Disc 2:
    policy of truth
    enjoy the silence
    strangelove
    personal jesus
    black celebration
    a question of time
    behind the wheel
    route 66
 

    I think that the track on the 12" version of World in my eye's
    "Sea of sin " is quite good ,I didn't pay much attention to it at
    first but ive been playing it quite a lot recently, 
    Anyone any comment on this track.?

    Anyone got any good stuff for sale.?..Bootlegs, Promos, Etc.
    Im looking for the German Copy of the Ltd 12" of "Behind the Wheel"
    Its got a Green cover and is pressed in yellow Vinyl, I think its
    called the "Telephone Mix".....!!
    
    
                                            Steve.

I've just seen the new box sets in Virgin.  They are from Japan
and called X1 and X2.  EXTREMELY smart presentation!
X1 contains every 12" + a CD of "Strangemixes"
X2 contains intstrumental CD + 2 live CD's + a CD of B-sides.
4 CD's in each box.

Price?  A cool �70!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  EACH box!

Why can't I justify this to myself.

David

PS. Will,  I don't think I'll be sending you these two somehow!!

    70 Big ones ..mmmmmm....Cant see these ever being in my Collection.
    A question.??....Is Halo being released as a single over here quite
    soon ..??...I think the Promo copy is floating around but anyone know
    of a release date..?
    
                                            Steve.

    
    About 'Halo' - there has been a US promo out for about a year? - anyway
    it has just the lp mix - although there is talk about a bunch of
    re-mixes (which I would like to see - but this late I sort of doubt
    it).
    
    About X1 and X2 - on the high-end the sets are going for $100 apiece
    over here (the US) - on the low end, however, they can be had for
    $65 each (that is what I am trying for) - the retail in Japan is
    about $40 - so if you know anyone over there...
    
    will
    

    Has anyone got a copy of "The Quad" . I have an ochestral version of
    Enjoy the Silence from a Mute compilation and want to know where I can
    get the rest. 
     BTW are the lads recording or on a break .It'd be nice to see a new
    L.P. in early '92 or so . Does anyone know what the story is?
         
                Niall
    

    Re. -1

         What format are you looking for CD or vinyl, The Vinyl version
    is one sided with a rose etched on the B side, I dont know how limited
    these were but you may still be able to order the CD.
    
    There is also a Blue Vinyl Test pressing of "The Freshground Mix"
    of strangelove (The one with the Cameo samples) floating about,
    The last listed price for this was �45, So if you see this one
    going cheap BUY IT..!!!!!.
    
    
    
                                                          Steve. 

    I'm looking for vinyl.
    
    I've seen the reviews for the singles CD-Boxset . Since there's more
    than enough room are the B-sides the 12" b-sides or the 7" ?
    
     Niall

Having now seen the new Singles boxes, I'm none the wiser.  
Beautifully presented they might be, but completely lacking info'
on the outside to tell you what's inside!  The only way I'd buy these,
(there's 3!), is if I had the dosh to spare(�27 each!), and if there 
were new versions of the tracks.  I think I'd rather buy the Japanese
imports: X1 and X2!!  

Re-packaging doesn't offer anything to the punter's  collection.  
You can't move in Virgin for box sets, Ltd Editions and 
Complete Works".  It's difficult to find the new releases! 

I have also heard that DM are taking a year off!  

david

    Get the third box set as there are a *lot* of extra tracks in there.
    The "Question of Lust" CD-single contains over 50 minutes of music .
    Also "Little 15" was only ever released here on import so I would
    imagine it's a little difficult to get it and all the extra tracks that
    go with it. If you think �27 is a lot to spend (each) then take a look
    at the prices of X1 and X2 (although in fairness  they will have a
    fairly high rarity value around here in time to come) .
     I think if I were you I'd buy the third one (or write to Santa) ,
    think about the second one and ignore the first one . After all stuff
    like "Never Let Me Down Again" is far more accomplished. Come to think
    of it , it's possible (only just ) that "Strangemixes" are on the
    "Strange Love"  CD-single as well as the Maxi and Midi mixes.
    
     RE . a year off, as far as I know they're on it . Personally I'll be
    very upset if they don't release anything next year. I reckon you'll
    see something in Sept. or so.
    
    
    Niall
    

    Depeche Mode are Working on a New Album which will be out Next year,
    Anyone any more Info on this..???
    
    
    
    
                                           Steve

    Anyone heard the latest offering from Alan Wilder's  RECOIL

    Its a single called "Faith Healer". The CD has quite a few Re-Mixes
    of the song on it (About 5 or 6) but that's MUTE for you....!!!
    
    
    
    
    Steve.

Yeah  

Faith Healer - I love it, (then I would!)

7 mixes, most very different.  
He's grade eight classic pianist so he gets quite interesting tunes out
off the synths.

His earlier stuff was 

1&2 - samples of DM restructured into weird new age.

Hydrology(3&4) good chill out music, no DM samples or vocals(as such).

Bloodline (5&6 - is the new Album and my pennies won't stretch yet!
This has vocalists from Nitzer Ebb, and the girl from The Curve.

David

    LATEST
    ~~~~~~
    
    
    Depeche Mode have a new single out on the 15th Feb , They are recording
    a new album which will be out later this year and there will also be a
    world tour to go with it. Dave Gahan has also changed his look with
    long straggly hair , Quite a change..!!!
    Ill get more Info on the new single and the Name of the New album
    later. It was on MTV's News at night last night.
    
    
    Steve 

    Picked up quite a good D|M CD the other day there along with " Songs
    of Faith And Devotion"  Its called Depeche Mode  "The Third Strike"
    No 3 of a 3 CD set, Here is the track listings
    
    1: Enjoy The Silence   (Indefinite Mix)
    2: But Not Tonight     (Margoulef  Mix) 
    3: Strange Love        (Joseph Watt Remix)
    4: Remotivate Me       (Joseph Watt Remix)
    5: New Dress           (Razormaid Mix)
    6: No Disco            (Razormaid Mix)
    7: World In My Eyes    (Mayhem Mode Mix)
    8: Everything Counts   (Alan Moulder Mix)
    9: Route 66            (Nile Rodgers Mix)
   10: Behind The Wheel    (DJ Remix Edit)
   11: Photographic        (On-USound)
   12: Sometimes I wish I Was Dead  (On-USound)
    
   Total Running time 71 mins 
    
    
    
   Steve.

    I have just read through the previous 100 odd pages and I am surprised
    that the notes have dried up. Are there any more D.M. Fans out there or
    is the file so big that it puts people off. 
    
    No reviews of Songs of Faith and Devotion.
    No reviews of the live tour.
    
    Does anyone still care?
    
    Michael
    

    
    
    spookily enough, i was just playing "songs..." this morning and think
    it's their best....but having seen them on tv doing their latest live
    thing (directed by anton corbin?) i wouldn't want to see them in the
    flesh, so to speak....
    
    as a secret in-the-closet sparks fan (there, i've just outted myself)
    i was impressed that whatisface, the chap who writes all the songs,
    released a cover of a sparks song
    
    ...didn't like what they did to 'in your room' though, for the single
    
    
    giles
    
    

    Does anyone know if they are planning to release a new single
    or tour the UK.
    
    Martin

    I heard on the radio today that Dave G has admitted his herion problem 
    and could face arrest in Hollywood.
    
    Has anyone get anymore information on that ?
    
    Cheers,
    
    Chris

    Chris,
    No big surprise. The guy has been living the Rock 'n' Roll cliche a
    little too much of late. The drug stuff is no new news. 
    
    As for the arrest business - I assume he has been busted and is going
    for the - "It's a fair cop guv, take pity on me" approach (that sounds more
    cynical than it is meant too)
    
    		
    
    			Stretch.

    According to the fountain of all knowledge (teletext), Davey G was found in
    his hotel room after having collapsed due to taking heroin and cocaine.
    He was rushed to hospital, and basically the rozzers nicked him when he
    woke up for possession.
    
    dickie.