Depeche Mode: 1985–86 “The Songs Aren't Good Enough, There Aren't Any Singles and It'll Never Get Played on the Radio”(2006)

The Songs Aren't Good Enough, There Aren't Any Singles and It'll Never Get Played on the Radio

Depeche Mode: 1985–86 "The Songs Aren't Good Enough, There Aren't Any Singles and It'll Never Get Played on the Radio" is a documentary that explores the band's evolution during a pivotal period. The film examines Black Celebration and The Singles 81→85, tracing the creative tensions and commercial challenges that shaped these releases. Featuring Martin Gore's recollection of early skepticism about the material, the documentary spans nearly an hour of behind-the-scenes footage from the album's production and subsequent tour. Viewers get rare glimpses of the band meeting The Cure and candid moments from multiple music video shoots. The documentary highlights standout tracks like "Stripped" and documents all five related singles, offering an intimate look at how Depeche Mode navigated artistic ambition against industry doubt during the mid-1980s.