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Icon: Depeche Mode
By philip sherburne, eMusic Contributor
Depeche Mode is one of the unlikeliest success stories of fin-de-siecle rock: a band that rose from humble (if inspired) synth-pop origins to become an arena-filling behemoth, with a stature nearly on par with the likes of R.E.M. or U2, by virtue of what might seem to be insurmountable contractions and obstacles. They've flirted with androgyny, yet bare-chested singer Dave Gahan is one of the most macho frontmen in the last few decades. They've embraced… more »