I'm a fan of both Depeche Mode and U2. I'm a little frustrated and disappointed comparing both box sets together. Sounds of the Universe is available in a 4 disc box set (the album, outtakes + remixes disc, demos disc and dvd that includes multiple documentaries, videos and the album in 5.1). It also comes with 2 picture booklet. They really did a first class job and all the extras are A+. I'm really impressed with the demo disc (great insight to Martin's creative process) This really is something worthwhile to add to the music collection regardless of the high price.
Amazon.com: Sounds of the Universe Deluxe Box Set (3 CDs/DVD/2 Books): Depeche Mode: Music
Compared with U2 box set (dvd + booklet extras), this really puts U2's effort to shame. I have the boxset and it is really bad. It displays nice on my shelf but other than that, I'm not sure how U2 can be proud of this. The movie is interesting but isn't worth repeat viewings and I'd rather buy the tour program than have the book. I think a more worthy addition to the U2 box set would have been a disc of demo's so we could hear the FEZ influenced versions that seem to have been minimized on the final album + a dvd documenting the making of the album (the youtube clips are fascinating). I think this boxset is going to end up in your favorite record store's delete bin really soon. The record store near me has already moved this to the back of the store to fill space. I think this was another missed opportunity for U2 to do something special with this release.
Amazon.com: No Line On The Horizon [Box Set] [Limited Edition] [CD/Poster/Book/DVD]: U2: Music
Amazon.com: Sounds of the Universe Deluxe Box Set (3 CDs/DVD/2 Books): Depeche Mode: Music
Compared with U2 box set (dvd + booklet extras), this really puts U2's effort to shame. I have the boxset and it is really bad. It displays nice on my shelf but other than that, I'm not sure how U2 can be proud of this. The movie is interesting but isn't worth repeat viewings and I'd rather buy the tour program than have the book. I think a more worthy addition to the U2 box set would have been a disc of demo's so we could hear the FEZ influenced versions that seem to have been minimized on the final album + a dvd documenting the making of the album (the youtube clips are fascinating). I think this boxset is going to end up in your favorite record store's delete bin really soon. The record store near me has already moved this to the back of the store to fill space. I think this was another missed opportunity for U2 to do something special with this release.
Amazon.com: No Line On The Horizon [Box Set] [Limited Edition] [CD/Poster/Book/DVD]: U2: Music