Depeche Mode The Singles Vinyl LP Record Brazil 1988 Smiths Cure Oasis Britpop

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ARTIST: Depeche Mode 
TITLE: The Singles 
LABEL: Mute ‎– 670.8026, Mute ‎– 00541
RECORD GRADING: VG+
SLEEVE GRADING: VG (sticker on cover; The cover has a little bit of a wavy section to it, and may have been exposed to some water at some point?... not that bad). See pics. 
NOTES: Brazilian edition from 1988. Rare record!  ____
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Artist and Album Description: Depeche Mode – The Singles 86>98
The Singles 86>98, released in 1998, is a comprehensive compilation album by the iconic British electronic band Depeche Mode. Formed in 1980, Depeche Mode rose to prominence as pioneers of synth-pop and new wave, evolving throughout their career into one of the most enduring and influential electronic acts in music history. Known for their innovative use of synthesizers, dark lyrical themes (often exploring religion, politics, sex, and alienation), and the commanding baritone vocals of Dave Gahan, the band has consistently pushed the boundaries of electronic music.
This particular album covers the band's most commercially successful and critically acclaimed period, from 1986's Black Celebration through 1998's The Singles 86>98 compilation itself (including tracks from Violator, Music for the Masses, and Ultra). It showcases their transition from dark synth-pop to a more industrial and alternative rock-infused sound, while maintaining their signature melancholic atmosphere and electronic foundation. The album features many of their most well-known hits, such as "Enjoy the Silence," "Personal Jesus," "Stripped," "Never Let Me Down Again," "Policy of Truth," and "Walking in My Shoes." It highlights the sophisticated songwriting of Martin Gore and the band's mastery of atmosphere and emotion. For many, The Singles 86>98 serves as an excellent introduction to Depeche Mode's mature period and a testament to their enduring artistry and influence.
50 Similar Artists/Albums:
If you appreciate Depeche Mode's The Singles 86>98, you're likely drawn to:
Electronic Music: Especially synth-pop, industrial electronic, and darkwave. Alternative Rock/Pop: Bands with a distinctive sound that blend pop sensibilities with experimental or darker elements. Melancholy & Atmospheric Sounds: Music that evokes introspection, moodiness, or a sense of grandeur. Strong Vocals & Songwriting: Bands where the lyrics and vocal delivery are central to the appeal. Innovative Use of Synthesizers & Production: Artists who push boundaries with electronic instrumentation. Here are 50 similar artists/albums, spanning electronic, new wave, goth, and alternative genres:
New Order - Power, Corruption & Lies (Iconic synth-pop/post-punk) The Cure - Disintegration (Dark, atmospheric, influential goth/new wave) Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral (Industrial rock/electronic, dark themes) Pet Shop Boys - Actually (Sophisticated synth-pop with sharp lyrics) Soft Cell - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret (Early synth-pop, dark and sleazy) Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (Synth-pop duo with strong vocals) The Human League - Dare! (Classic synth-pop album) Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) - Architecture & Morality (Melodic, atmospheric synth-pop) Tears for Fears - Songs from the Big Chair (Sophisticated synth-pop/new wave) Duran Duran - Rio (Pop-oriented new wave with strong synth elements) Gary Numan - The Pleasure Principle (Pioneering electronic/new wave, very influential) Yazoo - Upstairs at Eric's (Alison Moyet's soulful vocals over Vince Clarke's synths) Erasure - The Innocents (Vince Clarke's later project, pure synth-pop) Front 242 - Official Version (Influential EBM/industrial dance) Nitzer Ebb - Belief (Aggressive EBM/industrial with raw vocals) Skinny Puppy - Too Dark Park (More experimental and harsh industrial) KMFDM - Angst (Industrial rock/metal with a diverse sound) Rammstein - Sehnsucht (German industrial metal with theatricality) Massive Attack - Mezzanine (Dark, atmospheric trip-hop with electronic textures) Portishead - Dummy (Trip-hop with a melancholic, cinematic feel) Cocteau Twins - Heaven or Las Vegas (Dream pop with ethereal vocals) Siouxsie and the Banshees - Juju (Gothic rock/post-punk, influential dark aesthetic) Bauhaus - In the Flat Field (Pioneering gothic rock) Joy Division - Closer (Dark, atmospheric post-punk, foundational for many genres) Killing Joke - Killing Joke (1980) (Post-punk/industrial rock, abrasive and intense) The Sisters of Mercy - Floodland (Gothic rock with drum machines and deep vocals) Editors - The Back Room (Modern band with a post-punk/new wave sound similar to Interpol and early Depeche Mode) Interpol - Turn On the Bright Lights (Post-punk revival with a dark, melancholic atmosphere) She Wants Revenge - She Wants Revenge (Modern band heavily influenced by 80s synth-pop and goth) TR/ST - TRST (Modern synth-pop/darkwave with male vocals) Grimes - Visions (Electronic pop with experimental and dark undertones) Purity Ring - Shrines (Dream pop/electronic with unique vocal stylings) Chvrches - The Bones of What You Believe (Modern synth-pop with strong female vocals) Future Islands - Singles (Synth-pop with a unique vocal delivery and emotional depth) Goldfrapp - Felt Mountain (Electronic/downtempo with ethereal vocals) Fever Ray - Fever Ray (Dark electronic with unique, distorted vocals) The Knife - Silent Shout (Experimental electronic, dark and atmospheric) Röyksopp - Melody A.M. (Downtempo electronic with melodic synths) Jean-Michel Jarre - Oxygène (Classic electronic instrumental, for the pure synth appreciation) Kraftwerk - Computer Love (Pioneering electronic music, very influential on synth-pop) Ultravox - Vienna (New wave with a strong, dramatic synth presence) Japan - Tin Drum (Art pop/new wave with unique sounds) Talk Talk - The Colour of Spring (Later, more atmospheric new wave) Alphaville - Forever Young (Classic 80s synth-pop) Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Welcome to the Pleasuredome (80s synth-pop with bold production) M83 - Hurry Up, We're Dreaming (Dream pop/electronic with a grand, cinematic feel) The xx - xx (Minimalist electronic pop with a moody atmosphere) Metric - Fantasies (Indie rock/new wave with strong female vocals and synth elements) Boy Harsher - Careful (Modern dark electronic/minimal synth) HEALTH - Death Magic (Noise rock/industrial electronic, very abrasive and intense)