The String Quartet Tribute To Depeche Mode

Performer: Various Artists
Engineer: Larry Hall; K Ishibashi
Producer: Larry Hall; K Ishibashi
Distributor: E1 Distribution (USA)

Notes: String Vindaloo: Stephen Dudash (violin, viola); K. Ishibashi, Mocha (violin); Jarred Snyder, Buzzy Lebeau (cello); Ippei Ichimaru (acoustic bass); Nicholas Young (percussion). Tributee: Depeche Mode. Personnel: Stephan Dudash (violin, viola); K Ishibashi, Mocha (violin); Buzzy LeBeau (cello); Ippei Ichimaru (acoustic bass); Nicholas Young (percussion). Audio Mixer: Larry Hall . Recording information: Blue Slumber, Brooklyn, NY; Snake Hill Studios, Kingston Springs, TN. Arrangers: Larry Hall ; K Ishibashi. Vitamin takes on the brood and sway of Depeche Mode with this string quartet tribute, running through nine of the band's songs with the aid of violin, cello, acoustic bass, viola, and a bit of percussion. Like most string interpretations of pop music, the album can grow tedious over the long haul. However, there's plenty to like incrementally, especially for fans. Highlights include "Personal Jesus," with its hint of mouth percussion during the breakdown, and the violins aping the tradeoff vocals of "Master and Servant." There are a few glaring omissions -- "Everything Counts" and "Policy of Truth" among them. Even still, Depeche Mode completists should get a kick out of the novelty and slight decadence of this collection. ~ Johnny Loftus

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