"The separation on the 5.1 mix is impressive..." -- Entertainment Weekly
A Top 40 album, 1987's Music For The Masses lived up to its title, underscoring the power and songcraft of the band as its popularity exploded. Features the hit singles "Strangelove," "Behind The Wheel," and "Never Let Me Down Again." Bonus DVD includes the B-sides for all three singles, as well as four 5.1 mixes and the 35-minute film Sometimes You Do Need Some New Jokes, which chronicles the band circa 1987-88.
One of the most successful modern rock bands ever, Depeche Mode were at once cult heroes and commercial heavies. Originally rooted the U.K.'s late-'70s New Romantic movement, they went on to pioneer a signature style built on propulsive beats and massive synth lines. From mesmerizing dance raves to industrial dirges, their brilliant electro-pop is the sound of a global phenomenon.