SONGS OF FAITH AND DEVOTION

For me, those run of albums from 'Black Celebration' up to and including this were Depeche Mode at the top of their game (single wise, they were top of their game from the start). Understandably this isn't quite as good as 'Violator', 'Music For The Masses' and 'Black Celebration', which were exceptionally good. It's also understandable as the band were in turmoil at the time (yet still top of their game). With 'Songs Of Faith And Devotion' it took the band in a new direction by splicing elements of grunge and electronica together - with a little bit of gospel thrown in for good measure. Though overall, it's not as electronic based as previous albums. With gems such as the grunge-like 'I Feel You', the dark and moody 'Walking In My Shoes' (a song I feel that resonates with a lot of people), the gospel sounding 'Condemnation', plus 'One Caress' - with those classy strings and its cinematic sound, and 'Higher Love' makes this well worth having. P.S. 'Playing The Angel' would also be up there in my top 5.

Excellent album, and quick service.

What began with Music for the Mases through to Violator lead to SOFD. Considering the internal problems within the band I view this album as a master stroke and has the talent of Alan Wilder stamped all over it. Sadly with his departure things were never the same, but move on the Mode have. The above three albums showed the maturity of songwriter Martin Gore and were maybe the pinnacle of this line up of DM, but all roads lead to SOFD.. loved it then love it now - essential Depeche Mode

I love the boys from Essex, always have done since the early 80's. For me this is one of their finest albums, I love every track, especially the two non single songs Judas and Higher Love. Brilliant album!

I've never been a huge DM fan but I've quite liked some of their stuff over their years but not in any deep and meaningful way. Until I heard this album!! This really grabbed my attention and I still think it's their best work. Well written songs and great arrangements (although I must admit the mix and production sounds a little odd at times). I think a lot of die hard DM fans were disappointed with this album at the time as it is quite a departure from their previous work. There's certainly no jaunty synth pop in evidence here, its full of impassioned vocals, distorted guitars, strings and gospel choirs. Much more to get your teeth into than yer average DM album!

Fine album, fine physical condition.

This must be in Depeche Mode's Top 5 albums !! A cracker of an album from start to finish, the Vinyl sounds superb imo and has to be in your collection

The 8th studio album - I think - by the lads from DM and the last to feature Alan Wilder as a member. This album is loved my fans of the group, it has a very 'soul-y' feel to it, so if you like soul, you'll be pleasently surprised. 'I Feel You' is a great track, has a similar western-y feel to the famous 'Personal Jesus' from Violator, the previous album. 'Walking In My Shoes' is powerful and moving, in my opinion. My friends agree that 'Mercy in You' has the sexiest guitar riff ever writen, but that's just our opinion! [...] this album is not strictly an electronic one, it features many 'conventional' musical instruments and so would make a fine addition to any music collection. Again, I want to emphasise the soul-nature of the music, so non-electronis fans please don't be afraid to listen! :D There is also a live version of this album; 'Songs of Faith and Devotion Live'.

1993年のオリジナル発売当時より星の数ほどの回数視聴した作品ですが、 まるで別のアルバムを聴いているような感動を覚えました。5.1チャンネル音源凄い。 複雑に作り込まれた音がキメ細かく耳に届きます。スタジオでの音の鳴りに近づいたのでしょうね。 「この曲のベースって、別々の音のパーツを繋いで構成されてたんだ！」みたいな発見が随所にあります。 また、他のサウンドと分離されたボーカル、コーラスの美しさ、生々しさを堪能できました。 他の5.1チャンネル音源も聴きたくて我慢できなくなりますよきっと。

DISCAZO. NO LE PONGO MÁS ESTRELLAS PORQUE NO SE PUEDE...🤣 Calidad de sonido impecable y la entrega prime de 10. Bien embalado y todo en orden. Muy satisfecho con la compra y el artículo

Ristampa MOV dell'album più "pieno" della loro discografia, il primo della mia lista per DM, seguito dal più celebre "violator", che per altri motivi è album epocale.... questo è il seguente al loro stra successo dato da Violator appunto, ma ancora più intenso, anzi, molto più intenso e pieno di sonorità elettrodark, dark come il momento di crisi che stava colpendo la band dopo il successo, e il dovere di uscire con altro materiale stava portando tutti in declino, il dovere per forza, Martin con l'alcool, Dave con droghe che lo porteranno fino al tentato suicidio , Andy che sta nel mezzo a tentare di ricomporre un bel gioco ormai rotto... ed Alan invece, l'unico rimasto lucido in tutto ciò e che ha pensato di abbandonare la nave(purtroppo) dopo questo lavoro.... il suo tocco e arrangiamenti mancheranno in tutti i loro lavori successivi.... ho visto dal vivo 17 volte il gruppo dagli anni 90 ad oggi e il devotional tour è stato sia a livello sonoro che scenografico il migliore.... oggi sono sempre un bel vedere, ma troppi strumentisti esterni ne contaminano l'essenza secondo me.... in ogni caso SOFAD racchiude tutto il malessere che i DM avevano, e tutto è trasmesso nelle note, nella voce, nei testi di questo che ritengo un capolavoro tecnico e musicale.

Hier hat DM reife Arbeit geleistet! Leider hat Alan Wilder die Band nach diesem Album verlassen, hier kann man sich aber nochmal wirklich gute Kompositionen und Arrangements zu Gemüte führen. Ein durchgehend gutes, wenn auch etwas düsteres, komplex ausgearbeitetes Klangerlebnis. Auch wenn dieses Album vielleicht nicht die bekanntesten Songs enthält, ist es auf jeden Fall ein Hören wert.

A little slow to deliver, but that was more on the shipping side. Great album, great customer service!