Any fan of Depeche Mode for the last two decades should know their routine by now. The band releases an amazing album, goes on a worldwide multi-city tour in support of that album and then shortly thereafter, they release a live DVD of one of the epic shows from said tour. So it is no surprise that these ‘80s icons are getting ready to release footage from the Barcelona show from last year’s Tour of the Universe, which brought 102 shows to 40 countries, in support of the release of their 12th studio album, Sounds of the Universe.
The DVD, to be released by Mute records, will be available as a deluxe edition set which includes two CD’s and one DVD, a super deluxe set comprised of two CD’s and two DVD’s and on Blu-Ray made up of two Blu-Ray discs. It is scheduled to come out in the United States on November 9th and in Europe on November 8th just in time for holiday shopping and at the top of any Depeche Mode Devotee’s wish list. Since the band made the announcement last month, short vignettes featuring footage of the film offering fans a sneak peek have appeared on YouTube in an effort to spark interest and promote its release.
For bandmates, Martin Gore, Dave Gahan & Andy Fletcher, this tour was a huge success as they trekked across the globe playing for sold out crowds in large arenas while playing songs from their catalogue which spans over 30 years. Tour of the Universe: Barcelona will feature the tour’s stop in Barcelona for two concerts last November. It will feature 21 songs performed over the course of those two nights such as the hard-pounding single “Wrong” and “In Chains” which is the first track off the new album as well as classic fan favorites such as “Behind the Wheel” and “Enjoy the Silence”. The DVD will also feature bonus tracks “World in My Eyes”, “One Caress”, “Miles Away” and “Sister of Night” and a tour documentary entitled “Inside the Universe”. In addition, the DVD’s will also feature videos from the singles from Sounds of the Universe, rehearsal footage from New York City and the screens used on stage during the shows created by the very talented Anton Corbijn.
Since Depeche Mode released the 101 album and live concert footage after the Music for the Masses world tour in 1989, the band seems to have developed a niche in extending the life of a tour for their fans that either want to relive their experience or see them for the first time. It is highly doubtful that the Tour of the Universe DVD sets will disappoint giving those that have loved them for years and new fans alike another piece to add to their ultimate collection. Fans can pre-order their DVD set by going to Depeche Mode dot com.
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