Ultimately, the film focused on what Depeche Mode considered to be their strongest selling point-their live performance-as well as capturing the spirit of their fan base. He accepted, but discarded their initial concept, feeling that it was "impossible to examine in an entertainingly cinematic fashion". At this point, they reached out to renowned documentary filmmaker D. After discussions with an "experienced director", they came to the conclusion that the (unnamed) choice was going to do something "too glossy" and that they wanted to present something more nuanced and interesting. The band's original concept for the film was going to be about how Depeche Mode "fit into" the 1980s. īand member Alan Wilder is credited with coming up with the album's title the performance was the 101st and final performance of the tour (and coincidentally also the number of a famous highway in the area). It chronicles the final leg of the band's Music for the Masses Tour and the final show on 18 June 1988 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. It was released on 13 March 1989 by Mute Records.
101 is a live album and documentary film by English electronic music band Depeche Mode.
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