Songs Of Faith And Devotion
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Songs Of Faith And Devotion
Songs of Faith and Devotion is the eighth studio album by English electronic music band Depeche Mode. It was first released on 22 March 1993 in the United Kingdom by Mute Records and a day later in the United States by Sire Records and Reprise Records. - Wikipedia
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Albumism
As the last album to feature all four members contributing to its creation before the departure of Wilder (although, what does Fletch actually do again?), Songs of Faith and Devotion is a bittersweet sendoff that remains a rewarding listen.
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Rolling Stone
Song to song, Faith and Devotion showcases Depeche’s every, er, mode at its finest and adds a wee something — an intensifier, a surprise, the shocking but not unpleasant sound of frontman Dave Gahan actually singing.
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Rockhaq
Songs of Faith and Devotion proved that Depeche Mode still had fresh musical ideas hidden under their sleeves as the band channelled a more focused and darker sound. While the album did become a worthy sequel to Violator, key composer Alan Wilder would permanently part ways with the band in 1995.
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AllMusic
But with other numbers such as "Walking in My Shoes" and "The Mercy in You" to recommend it, Songs of Faith and Devotion continues the Depeche Mode winning streak.
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Spectrum Culture
Songs of Faith and Devotion turned that immeasurable pressure into a diamond of an album. At its best, it’s an otherworldly, divine experience.
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Sputnikmusic
Ultimately, it's one of the most passionate, spiritual and moving Depeche Mode albums of all (it was No.1 on the UK and US album charts), and contains some of the all-time classic tracks. However, electro purists should look elsewhere.
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Classic Pop Magazine
Following up the enormous success of Violator almost broke Depeche Mode. But despite Dave Gahan’s heroin addiction and inter-band fighting, with Songs Of Faith And Devotion they eventually created a dark masterpiece…
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Clash Music
'Songs Of Faith And Devotion' is one of several pivotal albums in Depeche Mode's back catalogue, not least because it would be the catalyst for a massive change in the band.
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Plugged In
The project’s title is misleading. Teens looking to Depeche Mode will find no faith and very little devotion worth imitating.
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