Depeche Mode - Best of Depeche Mode, Vol. 1 [CD/DVD] (CD)

Depeche Mode: 1981-2006

By Nubian ∑agle ©™  Nov 28, 2006 | 1 out of 1 found this Best of Depeche Mode, Vol. 1 [CD/DVD] review helpful

Pros: A single-disc retrospective of Depeche Mode's 25-year recording career.

Cons: It doesn't include tunes from the "Black Celebration" album.

"Best of Depeche Mode Volume 1" is the fourth hits compilation from the Basildon quartet-turned-trio, but it's the first to cover their entire 25 year recording history. With the exception of "Black Celebration," the CD samples every studio album in their catalogue, with an unrelased track "Martyr," recorded during the "Playing the Angel" sessions. The bonus DVD has a collection of their music videos, though it does make a few omissions (including 1982's "See You"). There's also a documentary featuring the band along with management, producers, and former members Vince Clarke and Alan Wilder. Those who own the recently released CD/DVD reissues will recognize this clip, as it features interviews also used for the documentaries included in the CD/DVD reissues. This hits collection isn't flawless (no "Question of Time"), but for a single-disc collection, you can't go wrong with "Best of Depeche Mode Volume 1."