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Summary: High and Low Points
Review: Since there are a few good reviews on this page already, I wont bore you with the same old song and dance. This DVD is a journey through the very successful career of one of the best musical acts of all time. Travel with the boys from their early 20's until the present day, to watch the evolution of their sound and image. Here are some high and low points:High: 1. Excellent direction of videos. Interesting lighting, camera effects, and color. Some of the videos tie in together; the "Never Let Me Down Again" video ends with Dave Gahan's car breaking down and him falling down a lot, then the "Behind the Wheel" video begins with his car being towed away and Dave on crutches hitching a ride with a woman on a scooter. 2. See the rollercoaster effect of Dave Gahan. Watch him go from innocent youngster to strung out heroin addict, then back up to where he is now. In the "Barrel of a Gun" video, it begins with him looking mighty scruffy, followed by him running around with his eyes closed in what has been described as an outdoor bathroom in Morocco. By the end of the video he's looking better, more happy, and blowing bubbles in the bathtub :) 3. Dave pouring his heart out onto the mic in the "Condemnation" video. (almost brings a tear to my eye) 4. "Only When I Lose Myself" video. 'Nuff Said. They didn't put it on an album other than the "Singles Collection" so I was glad to see it here. 5. Martin in the buff with only some postcards covering is "bathing suit area" in the beginning of the "Question of Lust" video. (note: this is not really part of the video, just some home movie footage of the guys goofing off) :P Low: 1. hmmm.... well.... this is a tough one. The interviews could have been longer and more in depth, however, they are informative and kinda pump you up for the rest of the DVD. 2. Yes, it is missing the heavely "One Caress" video. If you are a Depeche Mode fan at all, you just can't go wrong with this one. The videos are excellent, as well as the sound. They spared no expense on this one. Even inbetween the videos, there are shots of their infamous "dm 86 98" signs in various places around the world. It is definitely a "MUST-HAVE"
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Summary: I havent expected such a crap
Review: Sorry, I am also fan of DM, indeed. But I do no appretiate poor quality of sound. I definitely would not suggest to buy this dvd
if you want to have quality. But if you want to have videoclips go ahead and buy. I really was disappointed with quality of sound its like watching mtv.
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Summary: AMAZING!
Review: The best!
None Better.
Depeche Mode are GODS! Long live MODE.
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Summary: The grainy black and white is on purpose!
Review: The person who complains about the "poor quality of the picture" doesn't realize that that's done intentionally for artistic effect.
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Summary: The vision of Anton Corbijn embodies DM's sound perfectly.
Review: This is a collection of videos from 1986-1998 (obviously) which are mostly directed by Anton Corbijn. Let's look at them clip by clip. "Stripped" sees the band destroying a car with big hammers (to the beat of the song) while their images are projected onto some screens. "A Question of Lust" combines a static head shot of Martin singing, live clips, and shots of Dave doing a really bad dance. "A Question of Time" was Anton Corbijn's first video for DM. It shows a man transporting a baby across the land in the sidecar of his motorcycle until he finds the members of DM and presents them with the infant. Watch for the baby tugging at Martin's floof. "Strangelove" is pretty much a series of beautiful women disrobing and presenting themselves to the members of DM. A very sensual, grainy black and white video. "Never Let Me Down Again" shows Dave "taking a ride" in a very tiny and silly looking little car as the other members of DM chase after him, trying to stop him, as they know something bad will happen. Dave unceremoniously wrecks the car at the end of the video and has to be carried away by Alan and Fletch. "Behind The Wheel" is the continuation of "NLMDA". Dave is standing on crutches, waving goodbye to his beloved car as it is towed away. He is at the side of the road poring over a map when an attractive woman comes to his rescue on a scooter. He flings the crutches from his sides, revealing that either he was never really injured or that this sudden encounter with the woman has miraculously cured him. "Little 15" is mostly shots of Dave singing, alternating with some shots of the other band members. There is a passing-of-time theme to the video, as evidenced by various timepieces and a hand tearing pages from a calendar. "Everything Counts (live)" is the performance taken from the 101 documentary/road movie. "Personal Jesus" sees the band wandering around in Spain dressed as cowboys in one of the more tongue-in-cheek DM vids. We see them patronizing the local whorehouse and just hanging out. Watch for Fletch's rocking horse ride. "Enjoy The Silence" is obviously DM's most memorable video. It juxtaposes black and white shots of the band looking very menacing with the familiar scenes of "King Dave" traipsing the globe with his makeshift throne as he searches for someone or something he lacks. "Policy of Truth" shows the band members breaking up with their respective girlfriends in an allusion to the song's subject matter. The girls must have followed the "policy of truth" and disclosed a secret affair. "World In My Eyes" shows Dave and a lady friend going to a drive-in movie in a `57 Chevy convertible. The film they see? Live performance footage from DM's World Violation Tour. "I Feel You" was the first look at Dave and Co. in the full-tilt rock star mode they adopted in the SOFAD days. Pretty much a performance video with lots of panoramic outdoor shots and, at the end, Dave preparing to get some action with the sexy blonde woman. "Walking In My Shoes" is really one of Anton Corbijn's greatest achievements and one of the most gorgeous videos you'll ever see. It's very colorful and incorporates rich imagery inspired by a Hieronymus Bosch painting entitled The Garden of Earthly Delights. "Condemnation (live)" is the performance taken from the Devotional concert film. "In Your Room" is set to the ominous single remix of the song. The band members are shackled to throne-like chairs, a metaphor for the lyrics of the song where the protagonist is ensnared in his lover's world and can't break free. There are also shots parodying previous DM videos, with a woman dressed as Dave from the "Enjoy The Silence" video, the "I Feel You" video, and so on. "Barrel of A Gun" is a brooding and neurotic video, with Dave prowling around looking completely and utterly paranoid. We see him picking a fly from a fly strip and eating it (and then recoiling in disgust), scribbling furiously with a marker, and walking around some stucco buildings while wearing a big white coat covered with christmas lights. "It's No Good" is probably the funniest video on the tape. DM are reduced to a lounge act with Dave decked out in a greenish-gold lame suit and a giant pompadour, pouring on some sleazy charm as a washed-up crooner while generously-breasted women dance at his sides. Watch for Dave's gratuitous bosom glances and hilarious facial expressions, as well as a cameo by Anton Corbijn. "Home" is a beautiful video, with the band (with Martin as the main focus) sitting in a hotel room while unpleasant things happen in the adjacent rooms. A man who represents a ghost or spirit of some kind watches over the hotel occupants. "Useless" focuses on a very dapper and clean cut Dave, scowling at the camera as if it were the scorned lover that the song is about, while Mart and Fletch brood in the background with their instruments. "Only When I Lose Myself" is a very surreal and engaging video loaded with bizarre images. There are, among other things, shots of a car wreck, two suited men laughing hysterically, women dancing sensually to the song, and a few orangely lit shots of the band members.
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Summary: The vision of Anton Corbijn embodies DM's sound perfectly.
Review: This is a collection of videos from 1986-1998 (obviously) which are mostly directed by Anton Corbijn. Let's look at them clip by clip. "Stripped" sees the band destroying a car with big hammers (to the beat of the song) while their images are projected onto some screens. "A Question of Lust" combines a static head shot of Martin singing, live clips, and shots of Dave doing a really bad dance. "A Question of Time" was Anton Corbijn's first video for DM. It shows a man transporting a baby across the land in the sidecar of his motorcycle until he finds the members of DM and presents them with the infant. Watch for the baby tugging at Martin's floof. "Strangelove" is pretty much a series of beautiful women disrobing and presenting themselves to the members of DM. A very sensual, grainy black and white video. "Never Let Me Down Again" shows Dave "taking a ride" in a very tiny and silly looking little car as the other members of DM chase after him, trying to stop him, as they know something bad will happen. Dave unceremoniously wrecks the car at the end of the video and has to be carried away by Alan and Fletch. "Behind The Wheel" is the continuation of "NLMDA". Dave is standing on crutches, waving goodbye to his beloved car as it is towed away. He is at the side of the road poring over a map when an attractive woman comes to his rescue on a scooter. He flings the crutches from his sides, revealing that either he was never really injured or that this sudden encounter with the woman has miraculously cured him. "Little 15" is mostly shots of Dave singing, alternating with some shots of the other band members. There is a passing-of-time theme to the video, as evidenced by various timepieces and a hand tearing pages from a calendar. "Everything Counts (live)" is the performance taken from the 101 documentary/road movie. "Personal Jesus" sees the band wandering around in Spain dressed as cowboys in one of the more tongue-in-cheek DM vids. We see them patronizing the local whorehouse and just hanging out. Watch for Fletch's rocking horse ride. "Enjoy The Silence" is obviously DM's most memorable video. It juxtaposes black and white shots of the band looking very menacing with the familiar scenes of "King Dave" traipsing the globe with his makeshift throne as he searches for someone or something he lacks. "Policy of Truth" shows the band members breaking up with their respective girlfriends in an allusion to the song's subject matter. The girls must have followed the "policy of truth" and disclosed a secret affair. "World In My Eyes" shows Dave and a lady friend going to a drive-in movie in a '57 Chevy convertible. The film they see? Live performance footage from DM's World Violation Tour. "I Feel You" was the first look at Dave and Co. in the full-tilt rock star mode they adopted in the SOFAD days. Pretty much a performance video with lots of panoramic outdoor shots and, at the end, Dave preparing to get some action with the sexy blonde woman. "Walking In My Shoes" is really one of Anton Corbijn's greatest achievements and one of the most gorgeous videos you'll ever see. It's very colorful and incorporates rich imagery inspired by a Hieronymus Bosch painting entitled The Garden of Earthly Delights. "Condemnation (live)" is the performance taken from the Devotional concert film. "In Your Room" is set to the ominous single remix of the song. The band members are shackled to throne-like chairs, a metaphor for the lyrics of the song where the protagonist is ensnared in his lover's world and can't break free. There are also shots parodying previous DM videos, with a woman dressed as Dave from the "Enjoy The Silence" video, the "I Feel You" video, and so on. "Barrel of A Gun" is a brooding and neurotic video, with Dave prowling around looking completely and utterly paranoid. We see him picking a fly from a fly strip and eating it (and then recoiling in disgust), scribbling furiously with a marker, and walking around some stucco buildings while wearing a big white coat covered with christmas lights. "It's No Good" is probably the funniest video on the tape. DM are reduced to a lounge act with Dave decked out in a greenish-gold lame suit and a giant pompadour, pouring on some sleazy charm as a washed-up crooner while generously-breasted women dance at his sides. Watch for Dave's gratuitous bosom glances and hilarious facial expressions, as well as a cameo by Anton Corbijn. "Home" is a beautiful video, with the band (with Martin as the main focus) sitting in a hotel room while unpleasant things happen in the adjacent rooms. A man who represents a ghost or spirit of some kind watches over the hotel occupants. "Useless" focuses on a very dapper and clean cut Dave, scowling at the camera as if it were the scorned lover that the song is about, while Mart and Fletch brood in the background with their instruments. "Only When I Lose Myself" is a very surreal and engaging video loaded with bizarre images. There are, among other things, shots of a car wreck, two suited men laughing hysterically, women dancing sensually to the song, and a few orangely lit shots of the band members.
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Summary: Must Have!
Review: This is a definite must have for all you Depeche Mode fans that are out there. This DVD is a collection of the band's videos for some of their greatest songs from 86 to 98. It is a real pleasure watching this DVD and seeing DM throughout the years. Not only are the videos great, but you also get to see Depeche Mode talk in short interviews at the beginning and at the end. At the end of the video presentations there is a short Depeche Mode film in which is defintely a treat for any DM fan. The short film is basically a series of interviews with the band members and people that have worked with the band. The band members talk about their career as a group and the making of each album and video for the 86-98 time period. It is a great way to see each band member idividually talk and there is also a special apperance by former band member Alan Wilder (1982-1995). Alan Wilder also talks about the band's history and their work. A great DVD to have by one of the best bands of all time.
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Summary: Must Have!
Review: This is a definite must have for all you Depeche Mode fans that are out there. This DVD is a collection of the band's videos for some of their greatest songs from 86 to 98. It is a real pleasure watching this DVD and seeing DM throughout the years. Not only are the videos great, but you also get to see Depeche Mode talk in short interviews at the beginning and at the end. At the end of the video presentations there is a short Depeche Mode film in which is defintely a treat for any DM fan. The short film is basically a series of interviews with the band members and people that have worked with the band. The band members talk about their career as a group and the making of each album and video for the 86-98 time period. It is a great way to see each band member idividually talk and there is also a special apperance by former band member Alan Wilder (1982-1995). Alan Wilder also talks about the band's history and their work. A great DVD to have by one of the best bands of all time.
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Summary: The Personal Jesus of all music videos
Review: This is a fantastic video to watch. The videos themselves tend to be more enjoyable and hypnotic than their early videos ( OK who really wants to see Dave, Marty and Fletch smash plates of jelly ) and in some cases the music ends up being merely incidental as the videos are awe inspiring and truly astonishing. Stripped tends to have the feeling of being outside on wintry English suburb where the guys smash the cars to bits and act psychotic in a way when they want to see you... A Question of Time is Anton's first video with them and it is a rather hilarious tale of a man who delivers babies on a motorbike. It's very strange but you just can't help but admire the beautiful scenery that you take in while watching these events happen. As video after video passes by you tend to think, how can they outdo each other but then by the time Enjoy The Silence comes on it tends to get the goosebumps going and the emotions at searing point. The scenery that is on display is quite breathtaking and shows a king who is walking throughout the world to get away from the madness and to have some peace and serenity. Truly magnificent The SOFAD songs suffer quite badly apart from I Feel You, they seem more and more like a summing up and they generally tend to be not that interesting ( save In Your Room which is actually a bit creepy ). Maybe I say this because I really don't like SOFAD because of little details that I'll keep to myself for now. Then into the last straight of videos come in. Barrell Of A Gun is really creepy and I remember when I was young being so scared of this video that I could not watch it. But I finally did one time and thought it was a rather nice song. It's No Good follows and this is a really hilarious video. It travels to this hotel and Depeche Mode play this past-it rock stars playing in bars and wherever people may listen to them. The funny thing is Dave Gahan plays the lead singer who still lives inside a dream that he is god and he is untouchable.The rest of the video is for you to watch The last video is a non-album track called Only When I Lose Myself and this video is very creepy. Some DM fans think that " without Anton, DM rely on what the director tells them " ( this is true in the case of Exciter's videos ( Dream On is good but other than that - yeuch )). Anyway what is basically the story is that every object is frozen apart from humans. They are either crying or are stumbling around. I wonder if the director of this video fancied the idea of imitating Cronenberg's movie Crash. If so he's got it right perfectly as what you are seeing is undoubtedly as creepy as the movie. There's a short film to rap everything up and then everything's done. A rather good video to get if you want to see the visual side of Depeche Mode ( or if you just want to see them ). A video that is recommended to anybody that is interested in either the band or maybe even film students who want to capture the essence of visuals.
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Summary: Reach out and buy this DVD/Video!
Review: This is a must buy if you are a Modehead. I don't know any band out there that combines and integrate visuals and its music better than Depeche Mode. Their videos accentuate their music to another level. Their videos, "A question of time", "strangelove", "enjoy the silence" and "home" are masterpieces (however, I think "I feel you" is cheesy and aweful) If one of your ambition in life is to direct music videos or to be a cinematographer, this video is a must viewing. *FYI: not in this video collection but in DM's "Strange Too", there is a video for "Halo" from album Violator which has Jenna Elfman "Dharma" from ABC's Dharma and Greg dancing in the background (she's the taller one)
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