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| The Singles 86>98 | 
 enlarge | Artist: Depeche Mode
Label: Reprise / Wea
Category: Music
List Price: $24.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  155 reviews
Sales Rank: 7492
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 47110
UPC: 936247110250
EAN: 0093624711025
ASIN: B00000DAGD
Release Date: October 6, 1998
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 The Singles 86>98, The come back punch! November 14, 1999
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
After the depressing bout with drugs and uncertainty lead singer of Depeche Mode, David Gahan, wows fans with their new song "Only When I Lose Myself". This band, so wrapped in mystery, but so open to the public eye, has continued to hold together and beat the incredible odds stacked against them. In "93 it was uncertain if the band would be able to continue, with Dave in rehab and Alan Wilder no long part of the band, things looked doomed. Martin Gore wrote many of his songs for their next album "Ultra" to help Gahan battel his way back from his heroin addiction. The rocky style of Ultra was a welcome change for many Depeche Mode fans who for a decade we accustomed to the synthesized resampled sounds of their previous works. Gore's songs "Walking in My Shoes" and "Home" seemed to reinact the hardships suffered by the band during this melancholy lull. It is clear that the singles tour was a time of revival and rebirth for the band, songs reminiscent of the old Depeche Mode. This photo album of music takes a intimate look at perhaps the most successful time in the bands career. The only thing that I can say about this album that disappointed me was the fact they had only written 2 new songs. When I heard "Only When I loose Myself" I was hooked, I wanted more. With the band meeting in New York this last week, it makes me wonder if the Singles tour was just a prelude to a kiss...
 GREAT compilation But, I prefer other albums besides this August 18, 2000
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I am a huge fan of Depeche Mode. They are basically the fathers of tecno and house but, they are much more than that. Their Music is full of incredible lyrics and vocals. There are great songs on this compilation but, I wouldnt say these songs are the best songs they have. If you are a first time listener to depeche mode this will probably be good for you. But, if you like rock I would suggest getting the album "songs of faith and devotion" it has great guitar in it and it leans more towards a rock sound. If you are into dance or house music I suggest the album "violator" it is Depeche Modes best selling album and it is virtually made for the night club. If you are into dark slow music with a lot of bass then I suggest "ultra" This album is my personal favorite and the lyrics are some of Martin Gore's best. And if you are into old school synth pop then I suggest any depeche mode album before 1986 or you can just get "81-84 singles compilation" But, other than that if you want the full feel of depeche mode than get this album!
PRETTY MUCH COVERS IT February 4, 2005
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
This set is great for the casual fan, as it covers the most creative period in Depeche Mode's history. Also good for collectors and completists in that it contains a few single only mixes that are unavailable on the group's regular releases. If there are still any left ( and I doubt there are - I could kick myself for not grabbing one when first released ) try to find the limited edition of this that came with an extra disc of rare remixes.(It includes the great Safar Mix of World in My Eyes)
Now if Depeche Mode would only give the fans what they really want and put out a two disc set of B-Sides, where much of their more experimental and avant garde works appear, the world would be a perfect place.
BEST BAND ON EARTH !!! July 29, 1999
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
Every Techno-Pop-Rock lover can not doubt about purchasing this masterpiece.The first work of DM that I heard was 101 in 1990 and I got shocked. After that,I bought everyone of their albums and I became a convinced fan...The good thing about "The Singles 86-98" is that you can find in it different versions of the songs included in their previous albums,like "A Question Of Time", "Strangelove" or "In Your Room".And about the new song,"Only When I Lose Myself",is definitely the deepest and emotional song that they have written in the last years,and its sound is quite impressive...Obviously,DM is not the same without Alan Wilder but they can still play excellent music.When I knew that Depeche Mode was playing in Miami,I didn't think twice...I got a break, took a plane,and captured them live...A dream become true...A whole experience..."The Singles..." is a must!!!
Another Fine DM Compilation January 19, 2001
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Depeche Mode is among one of the most influential bands in the 80s, especially techno and synth. This is a compilation which features mostly their best songs from 86-98 (you can see that, can't you?).I think the collection of songs on this album is really good. It brings back some really cool songs such as Never Let Me Down Again, Stripped, Personal Jesus, and Enjoy the Silence. However I think it was missing out some good stuff from the other albums and I think Black Celebration should've been in there. I also didn't like the way the songs were remixed, the version of Strangelove on this album is a remixed (?) version of the one in Music For the Masses. I liked the original songs better without all the cuts and everything. If some of the songs were not remixed, I think I would've given it 5 stars. Otherwise, this is a very good album and I recommend taking it home and trying it out whether you are an old DM fan or just some ordinary techno-rock-pop lover. Very good and worth buying.
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