Songs of Devotion

Songs of Devotion

ASIN: B000002QKO

Track Listings

1. No Tears in Heaven

2. Were You There?

3. This World Is Not My Home

4. My Soul Walked Through the Darkness

5. I Just Can't Keep from Cryin'

6. Lord, I'm Coming Home

7. Stand by Me

8. Farther Along

Tracks:

I Feel You
Walking In My Shoes
Condemnation
Mercy In You
Judas
In Your Room
Get Right With Me
Rush
One Caress
Higher Love

Customer Reviews:

Groundbreaking Album & Still Relevant.......2007-04-17

It is amazing to listen to this album from 1993 and see how truly current it still is....this album features every dimension of the Depeche Mode sound, from haunting orchestrations to soul-searching lyrics and vocals to straight forward modern music with catchy beats & melodies....

In a time where every so-called artist sounds the same and is manufactured for quick release at your local Wal-Mart or other big box, bands like Depeche Mode stand as a lone voice in the wilderness of so much crap. People think they know "modern/alternative music"? HA! Depeche Mode invented it and they continue to re-invent....Songs of Faith and Devotion is a classic....best tracks include "Walking in My Shoes", "In Your Room", "Get Right With Me", "One Caress", etc....

Possibly the best DM?.......2007-03-18

I think so. Perhaps it is because I prefer their rock/rock acoustic side in comparison with their pure new wave sounds, still, even some of their hardcore fans recognise SOFAD as Depeche Mode's most interesting/ intriguing work.

The album contains some of their best songs and my personal favourites, such as 'I feel you', 'Walking in my shoes' and, undoubtedly, 'In Your Room' (by the way, guys, where was 'In Your Room' in your Best Of? - oh well, it was volume I, I hope it will be included in vol. II maybe?). Its dark ambience and melancholic tunes (I would say melancholic rather than depressing)are almost hypnotizing, and David Gahan's voice suits this album more than any other.

Even if you are not familiar with DM's work, this is a great chance to discover them - a much better opportunity than their Best Of - Vol. 1 release. This album is good even for an agnostic atheist like myself.

An audio journey into new lands of spirituality and darkness.......2007-02-21

A bold - and to many listeners, shocking - venture into the transition of musical frontiers, from a band already renowned for a seemingly very different genre, Depeche Mode's Songs of Faith and Devotion hit the music world like a proverbial earthquake upon its initial release in 1993.

Some fans rejoiced, others fulminated, and many more were for the most part just plain confused, as the line between the band's former (and considered to be, signature) style of music and that of more traditional rock seemed to blur for a moment.

To say, however, that Songs of Faith and Devotion is simply Depeche Mode's experimental crossover into a more rock-oriented genre would be both an injustice and an understatement. At closer listening, one begins to realize that this album is not about Depeche Mode becoming a rock group; rather, it is about the band's artistic journey into new lands of spirituality and darkness, touching upon subjects of a more noetic nature than those in previous albums, and with a greater depth and emotion than is found on the songs of most other albums.

Amongst the very best of SOFAD:

In Your Room (one of the greatest songs ever recorded)
Walking in My Shoes
Higher Love
Mercy in You
One Caress
Judas

This album is, in my opinion, one of the 3 greatest ever done by Depeche Mode - along with Violator and Black Celebration.

SOFAD is an audio journey most definitely worth taking - and returning to time and again, no doubt.

Yes, this one's great too........2006-12-09

I tend to find that the people who don't like "Songs of Faith and Devotion" are in two categories: Electronic purists who are so set in their ways that DM doing a guitar based album is a travesty (although hints started with "Black Celebration"), people wrongfully accusing it as an attempt to stay relevant (followed "Violator" and most of these are songs that Pearl Jam and the likes never have & never will make). But beyond that, there isn't one single bad song on "SoFaD." It may take awhile to digest it though, I'll admit. It took awhile for me to get used to the "noir-gospel" of "Condemnation," but I now really love that song. The lyrics are not really embarassing, and "I Feel You" is one of Depeche Mode's greatest songs ever (that says a lot!). Another classic is the six-and-a-half minute "In Your Room." Martin Gore sings on a couple of slower-toned, orchestral tracks like the dark yet beautiful "Judas" and string-heavy "One Caress." Sure, the single version of "Walking in My Shoes" is better than the one on here, but that doesn't make this "not worth owning." Not only this, every song still sounds like Depeche Mode. The songs I didn't mention are still wonderful too, and I particularly like the punch of "Get Right with Me" and the pseudo-industrial "Rush." Gore is usually great when he writes the type of dark lyrics on this album, part of its greatness.

In short: It's worth owning because it's a wonderful band at a creative peak, it's cheap, and even if the cover art is lackluster the music will help you overlook that (but I think that's why some people presumptively dismiss & mock the album). Hey, the first two albums have my favorite cover art and are my least favorites that the group did.

Mercy in You.......2006-12-07

This album is excellent, lots of good reviews so mine will be about one song from the album, Mercy in You. This song for me, has been what DM has meant to me over the years.

I would lose my way again
Be led hopelessly astray again
Just so I could pray again
For the mercy in you

These words are such a strong statement to do wrong, to do bad, if only for the forgiveness that is offered, to return again. This has been for me a taunting of religion, of sin and how foolish and at the same time rewarding the whole process is. Alot of events in the lives of DM happened after this album and Ultra was released with the abscense of Wilder.

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Huge disappointment
What happened here? Are they deaf?
There are remaster problems
LACKLUSTER REMASTER + MIXED FORMATS = A BAD IDEA
Still an amazing album

Songs of Faith and Devotion
Depeche Mode
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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Customer Reviews:

Huge disappointment.......2007-02-06

First off, the main reason I have purchased all of these Depeche Mode special editions is primarily for the 5.1 surround mix. Being a huge fan of Depeche Mode and surround-sound music in general, the idea of remixing their music for this format seemed like a natural fit. And one listen to Violator proves that point beyond a reasonable doubt. I also appreciate the care that went into producing each set - with bonus tracks, videos, documentaries, etc. These definitely feel like truly special editions, unlike other sets where you get one disc with a cd on one side and dvd on the other. As a side note, I have to agree with Bob from LA - there is NO reason the bonus tracks should only be available on the DVD, but I wouldn't go so far as to suggest a multi-channel, dvd-only edition.

Anyway, getting back to SOFAD, my primary complaint with this set is that the 5.1 mix is completely off. After being blown away by the surround mixes for Violator, MFTM, and Some Great Reward, I had high expectations for this set as SOFAD is my favorite DM album. Unfortunately, whoever worked on this project (Alan Wilder?) either rushed through the project or was asleep at the mixing board. The bass on the opening track itself should be very deep and present, but instead, the whole song seems to get lost in the top end with very little midrange or subwoofer presence. There isn't much difference in the remaining tracks, again as if the idea of surround was an afterthought. I could go on, but this is sadly just a lost opportunity. Let's hope they don't miss the boat with Ultra.

What happened here? Are they deaf?.......2007-01-25

Gotta say, this was my first DM CD back in the 90's (yes, I was a late bloomer for DM I'm afraid). However, I fell in love with the original mix and after listening to this new 'revision', the mix has suffered greatly. Honestly one of the worst 5.1 mixes I've ever heard. I love the idea of surround mixing and listening to music in surround (Queen's 'A Night at the Opera' is the best example), but right from the get go "I feel you" had to be one of the worst excuses for 5.1 mixing I've ever heard. You would think for a band that really embraced technology they would have done a better job here, but no such luck I'm afraid. I am going to see if I can return this. Shame on you DM, you really let me down here.

There are remaster problems.......2007-01-05

I just got the new edition last night and there are some interesting problems with the remaster of the dvd. I was able to do a quick comparison of cd remaster and the dvd, the dvd stereo remaster is basically a new mix, I don't have 5.1 so I listened to the stereo version only. I have a few other cd's that are remastered and I have a dvd version as well of the same album so I know what it should sound like and this dvd doesn't cut the mustard. The dvd stereo version should basically have a little more "pop" and presence compared to the cd remaster and it doesn't. The cd remaster seems good to me from what little I have listened to it. I did a comparison with the original cd and the stereo image and seperation are night and day between the two.

What really surprises me is Alan Wilder was executive producer on this reissue and seems to have signed off on this dvd remaster and quite frankly I don't know why. I have an excellent pair of speakers but they are not anything like good studio monitors and I would have thought he would have picked up on this.

As I mentioned earlier I have a cd remastered version of the Yes Fragile album and a dvd 5.1 version. I have listened to the stereo version of the dvd and it is the same exact mix as the cd except that, due to the higher resolution there is more pop to it and slightly better stereo image. But they are almost identical and it is hard to tell the difference, and with this reissue of Depeche Mode you can definitely tell them apart. Something is not right.

LACKLUSTER REMASTER + MIXED FORMATS = A BAD IDEA.......2006-11-23

This is one of the rare times that Rhino began with the best of intentions, then just executed terribly. Here's how Rhino blew it on the entire Depeche Mode multi-title CD/DVD remaster series:

1.) The remastering is heartbreakingly sub-par. I'll get to that.
2.) They relegated the great bonus audio tracks & remixes to the DVD.
3.) The 5.1 mixes and the video clips should have been released on dedicated DVD editions.

Let's start with the remastering.

You (real) DM fans who have all the Singles Boxes; go to Box #5, pull out the "#28 Walking In My Shoes" disc, and cue up Track 1. Now, compare it to the Rhino "remastered" Faith track... BIG DIFFERENCE, huh? The Faith version has greatly diminished clarity, like a heavy towel had been draped over the speakers.

Try the same A/B test again against another Box#5 single, "#27 I Feel You", track 1. You'll see that the audio dichotomy I'm describing here is not trivial.

Yes, the remastered audio on the CD in the new Faith set is better than the original 1993 single-disc CD release. But, after you perform the A/B tests described above, you know the audio is not what it COULD have been, and probably now, never will be. That's a bitter pill to have to swallow for the Depeche fan, especially after laying out $20+ for this set.

I've also A/B'd tracks from all five of the Rhino 2006 sets against their respective Singles-Box counterpart. I found the same sub-standard remastering. What a terrible disappointment.

Let's move on to the DVD included in each set, and the decision to locate the remix and additional audio tracks there rather than the CD.

Simply: CD audio BELONGS in dedicated CD format. Multi-Channel audio/video BELONG in dedicated multi-channel formats. No matter what the marketing morons say, mixing the two plays to such a small portion of the market, it's just idiotic. In the case of the DVD's in the DM/Rhino sets, here are two perfect examples why:

How many DM fans don't have home surround sound systems, or DVD-capable units in their cars, and are ridiculously limited to listening to the bonus audio material on their home DVD player thru their television? How many DM fans don't appreciate not being able to Fair Use the DVD audio tracks on their portable audio devices?

Also, the DVD in each set consists of three components: A 30-minute video documentary, the 5.1 mix of the album, and the bonus tracks/remixes. Say you don't have a surround system and can't utilize the 5.1 album. So, ask yourself: How many times will you want to repeat the video? How many times would you like to listen to those great bonus tracks? I doubt many people would answer to a 1:1 ratio between the two! Me? Probably 1:100+!

Rhino should have followed their own Elvis Costello remaster-series model, and produced each of these albums as a two disc, standard CD-audio set. Then, Rhino could have released the multi-channel and video content as separate DVD retail versions, for those who desire to purchase, and are equipped to play them.

At the very least, however, Rhino seems to have learned its lesson from the Talking Heads Dual-Disc remaster-series fiasco and eschewed that horrid format for the Depeche releases (go to any TH DD-title on Amazon and scan thru the reviews if you want to read some REALLY p'd-off consumers, including myself!).

As an aside: I also checked the recent UK single-disc remasters against the Rhino CD's. As another reviewer noted below, the audio is identical to both versions.

Still an amazing album.......2006-10-26

Originally released in March 1993, this is a harder sounding Depeche album with the hits "I Feel You", "Walking In My Shoes", "Condemnation" and "In Your Room". Other noteworthy tracks include "Mercy In You", "Rush" and "One Caress" with its orchestral background. Despite conflicts within the group and personal problems this album features some of the best songs Martin Gore has composed and the band has ever recorded.

The DVD features two B-sides "My Joy" and "Death's Door" along with six remixes. Two of them, "Condemnation(Paris Mix)" and "In Your Room(Zephyr Mix)" already appeared on "The Singles 86 > 98". But the highlight here is the 36 minute documentary spotlighting the difficulties making the album along with the subsequent tour. At the very end, Alan Wilder gives a brief explanation regarding his eventual departure from the group.

If you liked the original album, you'll like this expanded and remastered edition. Rock fans will like it too.

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Where has the old Mode gone?
Terrific Album
great record
Distressed Mode
Chutzpah

Songs of Faith and Devotion Live
Depeche Mode
Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea
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Customer Reviews:

Where has the old Mode gone?.......2006-05-16

Being a devout DM fan, I of course bought this album. My thinking was that 101 was outstanding, why shouldn't this be? I ordered it and waited for a long time. When it finally arrived at the door, I eagerly threw it into the stereo. I was greatly disappointed.

So, lesson for all you other collectors out there: if you have to buy this, leave it until last. It sounds more like a warped recording than a great live concert.

Terrific Album.......2005-12-02

I haven't listened to this album since I got out of grad school ten years ago, but now that my iPod needs filling, I burned it onto my hard drive. Funny - the album art called up in Windoz Media player was wrong. Exploring the Web, I found out for the first time that DM released these songs twice, and I just happened to have bought the live version. Since I didn't know any better, I just enjoyed the music, which has the raw power of a live performance. I'd forgotten the sound, but I won't forget again. I sympathize with those who felt ripped off by the two releases, but if you didn't buy the first one, you should get the second one. And turn up the volume.

great record.......2005-07-30

Despite what others may say, this album is in my opinion one of the best rock albums ever. The lyrics are good, but what makes them great is the way they are song, raw and full of passion. You feel the music...which sounds cliche but far from an overstatement in regards to this album.

I'm not so crazy about most of the electronic sound Depeche Mode is involved in, but the live version of this album reduces that sound and gives them a more raw and natural element to their music. Wickedness.

Distressed Mode.......2005-05-18

Released within a year of the studio "Songs Of Faith And Devotion," this live cash-in presents the songs of that album, in the studio album's running order, and nothing else. Bearing in mind that "SoFaD" was not exactly Depeche Mode's shining achievment, either in the songwriting or album performance department, you may find yourself asking, "what's the point?" You'd also be justified in asking said question, and the answer is, NONE.

Given two stars becuase DM are a great live band, but "DM101" and "Devotional" will give you far more bang for your buck.

Chutzpah.......2005-02-10

Being an idle chap, I spend far too much time reading these reviews. A fav activity is to read some of the nonsense written about terrible albums. Why find out what someone thinks of Ok Computer, when I can find someone to praise steaming piles of doo-da like this?

First of all, it's not a bad collection of songs. The album itself is rather good. But the idea of doing a copy of the original CD, 6 MONTHS after it was released blows my mind. The only possible rational is that things were getting a little tight around Maison Mode and they needed some extra dough to help out with their, ahem, medical expenses.

Not that DM have ever been shy about cashing in. The 'In Your Room' single from this CD was one of the very first 3-Part CD singles. I remember seeing it in my local HMV in Brighton barely believing my eyes. Of course, now look on ebay and that same collection is now going for $20 (for each CD!).

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