Depeche Mode : Speak And SpellDepeche Mode's debut is at once both a conservative, functional pop record and a groundbreaking release. The band became the undisputed founders of straight up Synth Pop with the album's 11 songs, light, hooky, and danceable numbers about love, life, and clubs. Credit for the album's success has to go to main songwriter Vince Clarke; the classic early singles 'New Life', 'Dreaming of Me', and 'Just Can't Get Enough', along with 'Pretty Boy' to

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The album was produced by Tony Hoffer

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Second Night of Summer - BØRNS

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Snooks (Progress Report) - Elbow (4)

Making Sense - Delta Spirit

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They scored twenty hit singles and five hit albums (three of which debuted at # 1)

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and the poignant Im An African