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Depeche Mode's Martin Gore on 'Spirit,' and getting more political
Depeche Mode’s songs have addressed corporate greed, inequality, and intolerance for nearly four decades. Their new album may be the most political yet. They’re performing at the Hollywood Bowl. We speak with singer-songwriter Martin Gore.
By Madeleine Brand • • 47m ListenPhoto:Depeche Mode's Martin Gore (By Sarah Sweeney)
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