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Depeche Mode - People Are People Audio CD

A fair review of the Depeche Mode "People Are People" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Depeche Mode reviews here, or go back to the Depeche Mode tabs.

Depeche Mode Band: Depeche Mode
Title: People Are People
Rating:
Release Date: 1990-10-25
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: People Are People 2: Now This Is Fun 3: Love in Itself 4: Work Hard 5: Told You So 6: Get the Balance Right 7: Leave in Silence 8: Pipeline 9: Everything Counts

Extremly 80s
This CD. . . Is OK but not that good. It has some okay songs like People are People and Pipeline but thats about it. Every song has annoying sythenizers that sound really crappy. This band aint that good so dont buy this cd just download the song People are People.


Dated and unnecessary compilation
However, the best one-disc representation of the group is The Best of Depeche Mode, Vol. "People Are People" was the "album" made for the US when the title song broke the band through stateside and served a purpose to get people into the group. 1, which has a span of the group's 25-year career (by that point). You may not own those, but just get the remastered versions of A Broken Frame and Construction Time Again. That being said, most of this can be recommended, but this is irrelevant in 2007. I will never completely vilify anything with "Everything Counts" on it, so I won't give anything with that song 1 stars. Besides, it isn't THAT bad, but it's just not worth it considering what else is out there.


People are People
Ive followed their music for about fifteen years. Depeche Mode's CD/album(and other ones as well) "People are People", is very mesmerizing and ahead of its time. They still sound just as good today, even though Im in a new chapter in life. These musicians are incredibly gifted with a sound very much their own. I would encourage anyone who is not familiar with "Depeche Mode", to take a risk and listen. You will experiance a good sound that resonates more than you can imagine. .


"Now This Is Fun".
I have it on both vinyl and cassette, and still play it often. This is actually an early 80's collection, that I'm suprised is still in print. The bigger tracks here are "Get The Balance Right", "Everything Counts", and of course "People Are People". But to be honest, I like "Now This Is Fun" and "Love In Itself" just as much. As I said, this is still a great album, but at this point you may just want "Singles 81>85", as it's longer and includes much of what's here. Also, nothing beats live Mode, "101".


An Excellent array!!!
It is an excellent CD that is wonderfully put together. When People are People first came out in 1984, it was just a compilation of a few earlier songs on previous albums, several b-sides from earlier singles, and two new songs. The songs all flow into eachother naturally. Each song is terrific:

1. People Are People - When this originally came out, this was a new single (since "Some Great Reward" wouldn't be released for a couple of months). It is the title song and one of the bands better known.

2. Now This Is Fun - Originally a B-side, this song is exactly what the name says, it is a fun song. The rhythm and beat are extremely catchy. This is one of my favorite songs on the CD.

3. Love In Itself - Originally a single off of the "Construction Time Again" album, this song fits in with the compilation that DM put together here.

4. Work Hard - Originally the B-side for "Everything Counts", this is an excellent song with a beat that is very punkish. This song can pump you up and you find it stuck in your head for days.

5. Told You So - Another song straight off the "Construction Time Again" album, this is a wonderful follow-up to "Work Hard", having a very strong beat and punkish sound.

6. Get The Balance Right - The second new song released on this record. It was a new single that was supposed to help sell the album. It is a wonderfully gloomy song that I would consider my favorite song on the CD.

7. Leave in Silence - The oldest song on the record, it was originally released on "A Broken Frame" and as a single. It's softer approach is a great transition between "Get the Balance Right" and "Pipeline".

8. Pipeline - The third song taken straight from the "Construction Time Again" album. This is a slow song with some wonderful lyrics. It is used to transition into "Everything Counts".

9. Everything Counts - This is the extended version of the popular single from the "Construction Time Again" album. This is my favorite version of the song and is the best way to finish an album. The melody fading out at the end gives wonderful closure to the record.

All in all this is a great album that is often overlooked, because most of the songs you can get from other things, but the compilation of all of them together is what makes it great. I highly recommend it.


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