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Sounds of the Universe Deluxe Box Set (3 CDs/DVD/2 Books)

Depeche Mode - Sounds of the Universe Deluxe Box Set (3 CDs/DVD/2 Books) Audio CD

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Band: Depeche Mode
Title: Sounds of the Universe Deluxe Box Set (3 CDs/DVD/2 Books)
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Release Date: 2009-04-21
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: In Chains [5.1 Surround Sound] 2: Hole to Feed [5.1 Surround Sound] 3: Wrong [5.1 Surround Sound] 4: Fragile Tension [5.1 Surround Sound] 5: Little Soul [5.1 Surround Sound] 6: In Sympathy [5.1 Surround Sound] 7: Peace [5.1 Surround Sound] 8: Come Back [5.1 Surround Sound] 9: Spacewalker [5.1 Surround Sound] 10: Perfect [5.1 Surround Sound] 11: Miles Away/The Truth Is 12: Jezebel [5.1 Surround Sound] 13: Corrupt [5.1 Surround Sound] 14: Light [5.1 Surround Sound][*] 15: Sun and the Moon and the Stars [5.1 Surround Sound][*] 16: Ghost [5.1 Surround Sound][*] 17: Esque [5.1 Surround Sound][*] 18: Oh Well [5.1 Surround Sound][*] 19: Corrupt [Efdemin Remix] 20: In Chains [Minilogue's Earth Remix] 21: Little Soul [Thomas Fehlmann Flowing Ambient Mix] 22: Jezebel [Sixtoes Remix] 23: Perfect [Electronic Periodic's Dark Drone Mix] 24: Wrong [Caspa Remix] 25: Little 15 [Demo Version] 26: Clean [Demo Version] 27: Sweetest Perfection [Demo Version] 28: Walking in My Shoes [Demo Version] 29: I Feel You [Demo Version] 30: Judas [Demo Version] 31: Surrender [Demo Version] 32: Only When I Lose Myself [Demo Version] 33: Nothing's Impossible [Demo Version] 34: Corrupt [Demo Version] 35: Peace [Demo Version] 36: Jezebel [Demo Version] 37: Come Back [Demo Version] 38: In Chains [Demo Version] 39: In Chains [5.1] 40: Hole to Feed [5.1] 41: Wrong [5.1] 42: Fragile Tension [5.1] 43: Little Soul [5.1] 44: In Sympathy [5.1] 45: Peace [5.1] 46: Come Back [5.1] 47: Spacewalker [5.1] 48: Perfect [5.1] 49: Miles Away/The Truth Is [5.1] 50: Jezebel [5.1] 51: Corrupt [5.1] 52: Light [5.1][*] 53: Sun and the Moon and the Stars [5.1][*] 54: Ghost [5.1][*] 55: Esque [5.1][*] 56: Oh Well [5.1][*] 57: Usual Thing, Try and Get the Question in the Answer [DVD] 58: Corrupt [DVD][Take] 59: Little Soul [DVD][Take] 60: Stories of Old [DVD][Take] 61: Come Back [DVD][Take] 62: Wrong [DVD] 63: Bonus Materials [DVD][*] 64: Oh Well [5.1 Surround Sound]

Sounds of the Universe indeed!
I've been a Depeche fan for 25 years now and they still don't disappoint. Even better than I expected. This is probably because their song writing quality is always top notch and yet they manage to reinvent them selves a little bit on each album. Bonus tracks are superb! I was expecting the box set to be about the size of a double CD pack put it is actually 11x11x3 inches. A must for any Depeche mode fan.

DM Lover
. This is a great product for DM lovers - has it all and the extra CDs are great.

A great gift for any Depeche Mode fan
The contents of the box and their quality is excellent. . . maybe even somewhat overboard. However, if you are looking for a special gift for anyone who loves Depeche Mode this would make an excellent choice. Keep it sealed or in pristine condition and it will probably be a collector's item one day.

I enjoy the selection of songs, but quite frankly I can't see this group ever topping Violator and, in my opinion, the songs in this set don't even come close. I ended up ripping the songs I like best (about seven) and putting them on a separate CD.

I bought this in a "knee-jerk" purchase decision off of a Gold Box Deal with the clock on the offer ticking after I had had a bit too much wine, and if I had it to do over again I would have just gone the route of buying the DVD/CDs on their own for a third the cost instead of the Deluxe Box Set. I don't really need nor care to own the books, poster, pins, etc. but I did decide to buy and do have them, so c'est la vie. For someone wanting all of these add-ons, though, I think it is worth the price and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at what you get. Again, great idea for that special gift.

I give it four stars out of five, taking one star off simply due to the fact that none of the songs really blew me away like quite a few of the ones off the Violator CD did. Neverthelss, great group, great collector's item.

Forever Our Universe
It is an infinite evolution of Depeche Mode's musical artistry. Whether you're an ole dedicated fan or recently hopped on the frequency wave, this box set is a 'must have' for your collection. I've had it playing as the soundtrack of my life since it arrived fresh in the box from Amazon. Whether I'm painting, rushing to see them live in Milan, or taking a ride with my best friend, their words have become mantras and forever inspiring. Owning the box set is like sharing a part of the vibration. .

Must-Have for DM Fans
The large, sturdy box contains three CDs, a DVD containing music in 5. Full of wonderful material, Depeche Mode's Sounds of the Universe Deluxe Box Set (3 CDs/DVD/2 Books) is a must-have for DM fans. 1 surround sound, two books, art cards with different artists' takes on the album cover, a poster, some pins, and a certificate of authenticity.

First of all, the music is great. I've been listening to DM and collecting DM material since Some Great Reward (and later picked up all their previous releases) and I think all the experimentations in style have finally culminated into a final epic collection of music. From the minimalist suggestions of Exciter to the growling gospel of SOFAD, you can hear it all on Sounds of the Universe. But I think the most interesting part is how all the styles of the past 28 years are now accompanied by analog synths, some of which were probably used on early material. By nature of the way these synths produce sound the results are full and warm, and envelope you with an experience that must be heard in the 5. 1 surround sound provided by the included DVD.

My favorite songs are "In Chains", "Corrupt", and "Perfect". I love the way "In Chains" builds throughout the entire song, slowly adding instruments as it goes with small breaks in between. It's nearly hypnotizing in the way it moves. Dave contributes three tunes, and they are very good. The evolution occurring in his songwriting skills are apparent here. For those of you following the YouTube releases during production, there was a release of "Hole to Feed" that I actually like better than the version included on the CD. They are two very different takes on the same song, and both of them are quite enjoyable.

The bonus songs are also very good, "Ghost" being my favorite and "Oh Well" taking second place. For true DM fans, the album isn't complete without this additional material. The demos are very interesting - the musicians in the fan base will love these but they can also serve as quite pleasant background music.

The books were surprisingly impressive. I wasn't expecting the high-quality, attractive packaging and such sturdy hard-cover volumes - and even the photography is impressive. The layout is very professional, and helps tell a story. For DM fans, some of the photos will flood you with memories of everything this band has gone through to finally achieve the peace they now enjoy when working in the studio. It's great to see them all well and working great together. These books are perfect to thumb through with a loved one while enjoying the music.

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