Depeche Mode - The Best Of Depeche Mode Volume 1 (2006)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 524 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 176 MB | Covers - 86 MB
Genre: Synth-pop, New Wave | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Mute/ Venusnote (lcdmutel15.0094637507421)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 524 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 176 MB | Covers - 86 MB
Genre: Synth-pop, New Wave | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Mute/ Venusnote (lcdmutel15.0094637507421)
Consider this a primer, because there is no way a career spanning 25 years can be summarized justifiably within the cramped space of an 80-minute disc. The Best of Depeche Mode, Vol. 1 takes a very selective skip through the group's past, and it leaves no room for anything off Black Celebration - an album many fans (albeit the most depressive ones) cite as a favorite. While the relatively thorough Singles 81>85 and Singles 86>98 can be seen as the proper entry route, they don't have the benefit of covering 2001's Exciter or 2005's excellent Playing the Angel, so this disc - as of 2006, at least - is very nearly the best possible way to get a feel for the whole daunting discography. Tending to stick to the singles that made the greatest impact on the mainstream and club charts, the selections do signify that the group hasn't lost any traction. Just compare the difference between 1981's "Just Can't Get Enough" and 2005's "Precious"…