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Permanent Record Podcast

Brian and Sarah are your hosts for this look back at albums from the New Wave and Classic Rock genres-- albums which have earned a permanent spot in their record collection. The hosts start the discussion with a history of the album, followed by their personal history with it. Over the course of two episodes, they do a track-by-track review of the album and the videos that accompany the singles. They conclude by each giving the album a final review and rating of zero to five record adapters. Join Brian and Sarah in this fun look back at the hits-- along with some misses-- of the 70s and 80s!
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Dec 2, 2025

Episode 196: Depeche Mode: Home Video Concert Releases (Part 3) and Bowie Bingo Announcement

In this episode, Brian and Sarah resume their review of Depeche Mode home video concert releases. They’re up to the 2005 album Playing the Angel, which the band supported with the “Touring the Angel” concert tour in 2005 and 2006.

The home video “Touring the Angel: Live in Milan” documents the band’s two nights performing in Milan, Italy in February 2006. The director of this film is Blue Leach, who has worked with many other artists including R.E.M., Beck, and The Pet Shop Boys.

Blue Leach takes a decidedly different approach to filming and editing Depeche Mode in concert compared to past directors such as Anton Corbijn. “Touring the Angel” is a very dissimilar viewing experience to “Devotional” or “101,” and Brian and Sarah have quite a lot to say about it.

They also, of course, go over the same topics/questions they’re addressing for each home concert video release. However, in this episode, Sarah seems especially hard-pressed to pick a single answer for each category.

Also included in the discussion are topics such as the stage design and setup; which member of the band is almost unrecognizable after a certain point in the show; and Depeche Mode’s increasing popularity as a live act.

And, as referenced in the episode title, Brian and Sarah share information about the return of Bowie Bingo this holiday season! Make sure you sign up for a slot to participate in this fun Zoom event!

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