As we all know by know LiveHereNow and Depeche Mode set out to record and release a lot of shows this tour, and the fruits of that later is now being put under substantial scrutiny by yours truly, to guide you through the 'musts' and the 'donts'. These recordings were originally reviewed more extensively in our forums, but here are a somewhat condensed summary. All these recordings are available from www.depechemodelive.com. Hit the jump for the second batch of reviews, which are NOT spoiler free.
June 23: Budapest
Budapest offers good sound and energy. The recording is especially noteworthy...
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It isn't often a band manages to capture my attention right off the bat, but Compact Space certainly managed it. Before learning more about the band, the debut single, "Push Push", struck a chord - it felt both very familiar and entirely fresh. A feeling that was quickly explained when I learned who was behind this charming record.
Compact Space consists of Christian Eigner, Daryl Bamonte and Florian Kraemmer, two thirds of whom should be instantly recognizable names to any Depeche Mode fan. If they don't ring a bell, allow me to introduce them: Christian Eigner joined Mode's live line-up...
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Here is HOME's review of the recent Perfect Club remixes and the new Fragile Tension Club promo remixes. From legends, to indie rockers, to new comers.. these remixer picks are a unique and eclectic bunch! Read on for all the details!
All remixes, whatever genre, will always be met with mixed reactions. Some fans will hate the one geared for club play while others will embrace the reinterpretation of the original. Like anything, it's just a matter of taste. I'd like to preface this review with telling you how disappointed I have been in the remixes for Sounds Of The Universe so far. Normally...
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With the LiveHereNow release from Tel Aviv now available for download, we thought we'd kick off this series of reviews of Recording The Universe. So was the delayed first installment worth the wait? Well, yes, but it ain't all good news. Read on for more... but tread carefully - this is NOT spoiler free territory!
PERFORMANCE (BAND/CROWD)
Considering this was basically the second time the band performed the full show in front of an audience, they are remarkably tight, and pulls off an almost flawless performance. Good energy on stage. Off stage not so much... the crowd seems very responsive...
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With the album finally hitting store shelves in those European markets blessed with Friday release dates, it's time for HOME to take stock of this new album, and in particular the amazing box set that comes with it. Oh, and there's plenty of eye candy in the form of exclusive photos of the finished product!!
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THE ALBUM
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Let me just come right out and say it from the start. I love the new record. No point denying it. "Sounds Of The Universe" is as solid as anything they've done in the past. Album opener "In Chains" is a very retro Mode track, immediately reminding me of tracks like "In Your...
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