Depeche Mode, The Singles 81>85 - 1h 9m 27s

Tracks & Durations

1. Dreaming Of Me 1980	3:47
2. New Life 1981	3:45
3. Just Can't Get Enough 1981	3:44
4. See You 1982	3:57
5. The Meaning Of Love 1982	3:05
6. Leave In Silence 1982	4:02
7. Get The Balance Right 1982	3:15
8. Everything Counts 1983	3:59
9. Love In Itself 1983	4:00
10. People Are People 1984	3:46
11. Master And Servant 1984	3:47
12. Blasphemous Rumours 1984	5:09
13. Somebody 1984	4:22
14. Shake The Disease 1985	4:49
15. It's Called A Heart 1985	3:51
16. Photographic (Some Bizzare Version) 1985	3:13
17. Just Can't Get Enough (Schizo Mix) 1985	6:46

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Review

The question we have to ask is "Why?" Depeche Mode released The Singles, 86-98 because there was no comprehensive singles collection representing 1986 through 1998. But why release a singles compilation covering 1981 through 1985 when Catching Up with Depeche Mode already covers this turf? For one thing, the singles "Leave in Silence," "Everything Counts," and "People Are People," which were absent from Catching Up, are included here. All the songs are digitally remastered, but how much does digital enhancement really do to improve the sound of early-'80s synth-pop, which is so dated? Not much. However, it's natural to release a comprehensive singles collection that nicely coincides with 86-98. Both compilations are great for first-timers. And the two remixes on 81-85 ("Photographic [Some Bizarre Version]" and "Just Can't Get Enough [Schizo Mix]") will snag collectors. But maybe the answer has nothing to do with marketable packaging. DM have always fancied themselves as notorious. The liner notes for 81-85 include one negative review and one positive for each song. Perhaps as an attempt to fend off the specter of "where are they now?" Depeche Mode feel the need to remind us how controversial they are by reminding us how controversial they were. --Beth Bessmer

Other Versions

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The Singles 81>85

Tracks: 17, Disk length: 1h 9m 25s (-1m 58s)

The Singles 81>85

Tracks: 17, Disk length: 1h 10m 29s (+1m 2s)

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