(actually this is incorrect as that gig was Cancelled, I recorded the band in Houston Texas)
There were also recordings from Paris and Milan. This was due to be a full double live album of the tour, in fact later releases included the whole set, Mute decided to reduce down to only the “Album”.
On the face of it the oddest release of Depeche Mode‘s career, and one of the oddest in rock ever — a mere six months after the release of the original Songs of Faith and Devotion, a track-for-track duplication of the album from the accompanying tour, culled from a variety of dates in Europe and America. Beyond the souvenir value, though, it’s a question whether there’s enough going on to warrant further investigation. Admittedly, the general strength of the album obviously matches the original, with top-flight songs for the most part, though falling apart a bit near the end. When it comes to the live presentation adding or taking away anything, it’s a mixed bag. Dave Gahan, it later transpired, did this tour completely out of his head on life-threatening combinations of alcohol and illegal drugs (he eventually attempted suicide a year after the tour’s conclusion, but thankfully didn’t succeed, and has now kicked his habits); while the various performances don’t sound totally flawed, his voice feels distinctly more ragged throughout in comparison to 101, losing the more careful subtleties of the studio versions. Musically, while nearly everything matches the originals, various changes appear at points — to counteract accusations of simply serving up preprogrammed songs without deviation, perhaps? Regardless, the striking, sweeping introduction to “Walking in My Shoes,” with a ragged but right orchestral sample, and the wordless soul/gospel wails concluding “Condemnation” add to the songs’ effect, while other songs like “I Feel You” and “In Your Room” have an extra oomph live. But ultimately, only the most committed Depeche-phile will really need or want this — more casual fans will do just fine with the studio Songs alone.
VIDEO RELEASE
Devotional
VINYL RELEASE
12" (LSTUMM106) UK
a
"I Feel You" 07:11
"Walking In My Shoes" 06:41
"Condemnation" 04:08
"Mercy In You" 04:20
"Judas" 05:01
b
"In Your Room" 06:47
"Get Right With Me" 03:11
"Rush" 04:35
"One Caress" 03:35
"Higher Love" 07:30
● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE
Barcode:5 016025 321063
Other Labels:Made in England
Runout etching side A:LStumm 106 - AI PR-M DMM Townhouse DMM
Runout etching side B:LStumm 106 - BI PR-M DMM Townhouse DMM
Vinyl record format:Stereo
Recorded in Copenhagen, Milan, Liévin and New Orleans by Steve Lyon, assisted by Peter Brandt, Euromobile / Mixed at Windmill Lane, Dublin, Guillaume Tell, Paris and Olympic Studios, London assisted by Rob Kirwan, Alex Firla and Jeremy Wheatley / Produced and mixed by Alan Wilder and Steve Lyon / Mastered by Kevin Metcalfe / Album co-ordinated by JD Fanger, JD Fanger and Pepe Jansz / Spiritual Advisor by Jonathan Kessler / Visuals and art direction by Anton Corbijn / Sleeve designed by Anton Corbijn and Area
All songs written by Martin L Gore
Special thanks to: Flood (Mark Ellis); Daniel Miller; Andy Franks, tour production director; Jon Lemon, live sound engineer; Anzac Wilson, monitor engineer; Wob Roberts, technical co-ordination; Tom Wilson, drum technician; Jez Webb, guitar technician.
NOTE: On disc and back cover: Made in England.
CD RELEASE
LCD (LCDSTUMM 106) UK
1"I Feel You" 07:11
2"Walking In My Shoes" 06:41
3"Condemnation" 04:08
4"Mercy In You" 04:20
5"Judas" 05:01
6"In Your Room" 06:47
7"Get Right With Me" 03:11
8"Rush" 04:35
9"One Caress" 03:35
10"Higher Love" 07:30
● MATRIX: RUNOUT / BARCODE
Barcode:5 016025 621064
Other CD:Made in England
Runout:LCDSTUMM 106 · 1:2 Mastered By Nimbus
Recorded in Copenhagen, Milan, Liévin and New Orleans by Steve Lyon, assisted by Peter Brandt, Euromobile / Mixed at Windmill Lane, Dublin, Guillaume Tell, Paris and Olympic Studios, London assisted by Rob Kirwan, Alex Firla and Jeremy Wheatley / Produced and mixed by Alan Wilder and Steve Lyon / Mastered by Kevin Metcalfe / Album co-ordinated by JD Fanger, JD Fanger and Pepe Jansz / Spiritual Advisor by Jonathan Kessler / Visuals and art direction by Anton Corbijn / Sleeve designed by Anton Corbijn and Area
All songs written by Martin L Gore
Special thanks to: Flood (Mark Ellis); Daniel Miller; Andy Franks, tour production director; Jon Lemon, live sound engineer; Anzac Wilson, monitor engineer; Wob Roberts, technical co-ordination; Tom Wilson, drum technician; Jez Webb, guitar technician.
NOTE: On disc and back cover: Made in England. Released with a 16 panel fold out poster style insert of photos and credits.
MC RELEASE
MC (LCSTUMM 106) UK
side a
"I Feel You" 07:11
"Walking In My Shoes" 06:41
"Condemnation" 04:08
"Mercy In You" 04:20
"Judas" 05:01
side b
"In Your Room" 06:47
"Get Right With Me" 03:11
"Rush" 04:35
"One Caress" 03:35
"Higher Love" 07:30
● BARCODE
Other:Made in England
Barcode:5 016025 421060
MC record format:Stereo
Recorded in Copenhagen, Milan, Liévin and New Orleans by Steve Lyon, assisted by Peter Brandt, Euromobile / Mixed at Windmill Lane, Dublin, Guillaume Tell, Paris and Olympic Studios, London assisted by Rob Kirwan, Alex Firla and Jeremy Wheatley / Produced and mixed by Alan Wilder and Steve Lyon / Mastered by Kevin Metcalfe / Album co-ordinated by JD Fanger, JD Fanger and Pepe Jansz / Spiritual Advisor by Jonathan Kessler / Visuals and art direction by Anton Corbijn / Sleeve designed by Anton Corbijn and Area
All songs written by Martin L Gore
Special thanks to: Flood (Mark Ellis); Daniel Miller; Andy Franks, tour production director; Jon Lemon, live sound engineer; Anzac Wilson, monitor engineer; Wob Roberts, technical co-ordination; Tom Wilson, drum technician; Jez Webb, guitar technician.
NOTE: On cassette and back cover: Made in England.
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AUDIO | RELEASES
PRODUCTION DETAILS TRACKS
"I Feel You" 07:11 • Mastered By Kevin Metcalfe. Mixed by Assistant by Alex Firla, Jeremy Wheatley, Rob Kirwan. Producer, Mixed By Alan Wilder. Producer, Mixed By, Recorded By Steve Lyon. Recorded By Assistant by Peter Brandt.
"Walking In My Shoes" 06:41 • Mastered By Kevin Metcalfe. Mixed by Assistant by Alex Firla, Jeremy Wheatley, Rob Kirwan. Producer, Mixed By Alan Wilder. Producer, Mixed By, Recorded By Steve Lyon. Recorded By Assistant by Peter Brandt.
"Condemnation" 04:08 • Mastered By Kevin Metcalfe. Mixed by Assistant by Alex Firla, Jeremy Wheatley, Rob Kirwan. Producer, Mixed By Alan Wilder. Producer, Mixed By, Recorded By Steve Lyon. Recorded By Assistant by Peter Brandt.
"Mercy In You" 04:20 • Mastered By Kevin Metcalfe. Mixed by Assistant by Alex Firla, Jeremy Wheatley, Rob Kirwan. Producer, Mixed By Alan Wilder. Producer, Mixed By, Recorded By Steve Lyon. Recorded By Assistant by Peter Brandt.
"Judas" 05:01 • Mastered By Kevin Metcalfe. Mixed by Assistant by Alex Firla, Jeremy Wheatley, Rob Kirwan. Producer, Mixed By Alan Wilder. Producer, Mixed By, Recorded By Steve Lyon. Recorded By Assistant by Peter Brandt.
"In Your Room" 06:47 • Mastered By Kevin Metcalfe. Mixed by Assistant by Alex Firla, Jeremy Wheatley, Rob Kirwan. Producer, Mixed By Alan Wilder. Producer, Mixed By, Recorded By Steve Lyon. Recorded By Assistant by Peter Brandt.
"Get Right With Me" 03:11 • Mastered By Kevin Metcalfe. Mixed by Assistant by Alex Firla, Jeremy Wheatley, Rob Kirwan. Producer, Mixed By Alan Wilder. Producer, Mixed By, Recorded By Steve Lyon. Recorded By Assistant by Peter Brandt.
"Rush" 04:35 • Mastered By Kevin Metcalfe. Mixed by Assistant by Alex Firla, Jeremy Wheatley, Rob Kirwan. Producer, Mixed By Alan Wilder. Producer, Mixed By, Recorded By Steve Lyon. Recorded By Assistant by Peter Brandt.
"One Caress" 03:35 • Mastered By Kevin Metcalfe. Mixed by Assistant by Alex Firla, Jeremy Wheatley, Rob Kirwan. Producer, Mixed By Alan Wilder. Producer, Mixed By, Recorded By Steve Lyon. Recorded By Assistant by Peter Brandt.
"Higher Love" 07:30 • Mastered By Kevin Metcalfe. Mixed by Assistant by Alex Firla, Jeremy Wheatley, Rob Kirwan. Producer, Mixed By Alan Wilder. Producer, Mixed By, Recorded By Steve Lyon. Recorded By Assistant by Peter Brandt.
