Livre - Depeche Mode

If Depeche Mode saw its career take off thanks to the very cheerful "Just Can't Get Enough", the Basildon group changed direction following the sudden departure of its leader Vince Clarke in 1982. From the second album, Martin Gore revealed himself to be a talented composer who will take the group towards adventurous electronic pop, sometimes dark, sometimes radiant, flirting as much with new wave as blues, industrial sounds and rock. Helped by the sensual charisma and crooner's voice of Dave Gahan, the arrangements of virtuoso Alan Wilder and the presence of the unfailing Andrew Fletcher, the quartet has been able to renew its audience over the years, build a solid reputation on stage and enjoy global success, with albums like Violator and Music For TheMasses. This book looks back at the highlights of DepecheMode's career, its ups and downs, focusing on the role of each of its members and analyzing the keys to their success.