I admit that I didn’t get into Depeche Mode until late in the game, in 1998 when I got my hands on their The Singles best-of compilation. What a treasure trove that was!

Condemnation

Walking In My Shoes

I Feel You

Never Let Me Down Again

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Further reading: The Guardian’s Depeche Mode – 10 of the best article, & Stereogum’s 10 Best Depeche Mode songs

Here’s my Depeche Mode playlist, if you like that sort of thing: