his Essex roots and what it feels like to grow up as a British European John Freeman looks back at the album which saw Martin Gore find his voice against a backdrop of inter-band tension.

Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore has announced a new solo EP, The Third Chimpanzee, due for release via Mute on January 29. Hear a track from it, “Mandrill”, below: “Mandrill” was recorded ...

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