Depeche Mode 'Songs Of Faith And Devotion Live' 1993

Depeche Mode 'Songs Of Faith And Devotion Live'

Release date : December 06, 1993

Recorded:

27 May 1993 – Copenhagen

29 July 1993 – Liévin

8 October 1993 – New Orleans

(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. David 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.

12" (LSTUMM106) UK

● 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

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

Cover: Made in Great Britain.

MC (LCSTUMM 106) UK

● BARCODE

Other:   Made in England

Barcode:   5 016025 421060

MC record format:   Stereo

Cover: Made in England.

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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.

discussion album live

1993