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Sometimes You Do Need Some New Jokes… - Depeche Mode: 1987–88 “Sometimes You Do Need Some New Jokes…”
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Title: Depeche Mode: 1987–88 “Sometimes You Do Need Some New Jokes…”

Release Date: 9 Apr 2006

Runtime: 37m

Genre: Music, Documentary

Director: Mute Record

Production Companies: Mute Record

Overview: "Sometimes You Do Need Some New Jokes…" - In both musical and commercial terms, Depeche Mode had been building slowly but steadily by the time of Music for the Masses in 1987. The album really did feel like a great leap forward. It was the start of a new chapter. This short film tells the story of that album, it's aftermath and the impact on the band. The DVD also contains a 5.1 surround sound mix of the original album.

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Average Vote: 8.5 (2 votes)

Cast

  • Self: Dave Gahan
  • Self: Martin Gore
  • Self: Alan Wilder
  • Self: Andy 'Fletch' Fletcher
  • Self: Daniel Miller
  • Self: Anton Corbijn
  • Self: David Bascombe
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