Depeche Mode

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Across
  1. 2. The experience of seeing them in concert
  2. 3. Hit single addressing intolerance
  3. 5. Large venue often filled by their concerts
  4. 6. Early upbeat synth-pop hit
  5. 8. Fan favorite known for its arm-waving anthem
  6. 12. we go!
  7. 16. Album released in 2001
  8. 17. The band is renowned for their extensive global performances
  9. 18. Dark and atmospheric 1986 album
  10. 19. YOU Early single known for its catchy melody
  11. 23. A very successful album title
  12. 24. The band's chief songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
  13. 25. An altered version of one of their songs, often by other artists
  14. 26. Their incredibly loyal and dedicated followers
  15. 30. Dave Gahan's solo album from 2021
  16. 32. Album that broadened their mainstream appeal
  17. 33. Album featuring "People Are People"
  18. 37. Original member who left after the first album
  19. 40. Another strong single from "Songs of Faith and Devotion"
  20. 41. Their debut album from 1981
  21. 43. Electronic music with a serious tone
  22. 44. Environmental and greed-focused song
  23. 45. Genre often used to describe their early sound
  24. 47. The town in Essex, England where the band formed
  25. 49. One of their biggest and most recognizable songs
  26. 50. Powerful and raw lead single from "Songs of Faith and Devotion"
  27. 51. Hit single from "Music for the Masses"
  28. 52. Iconic electronic band from Basildon, England
  29. 54. Grungy, rock-influenced album from 1993
  30. 55. Popular single from "Violator"
Down
  1. 1. A thought-provoking track from "Some Great Reward"
  2. 4. Critically acclaimed album from 2005
  3. 7. Talented keyboardist and percussionist who joined later
  4. 9. A full-length collection of their music
  5. 10. Album from 2013 with a bluesy electronic sound
  6. 11. Original keyboardist, affectionately known as "Fletch"
  7. 13. Driving track from "Music for the Masses"
  8. 14. The charismatic lead singer with powerful stage presence
  9. 15. Controversial single from "Some Great Reward"
  10. 20. Their second album, largely written by Martin Gore
  11. 21. A song released individually from an album
  12. 22. Subculture often associated with their aesthetic
  13. 27. Album released after Alan Wilder's departure
  14. 28. Album that marked a shift to industrial sounds
  15. 29. Their long-time record label
  16. 31. Martin Gore's solo EP from 1989
  17. 33. Album released in 2009
  18. 34. Depeche Mode is a fantastic choice with decades of iconic music and a devoted fanbase. I'll generate a list of answers and clues, all with multiple-word answers condensed into a single string, and keeping a medium difficulty level.
  19. 35. A later album title
  20. 36. Their hit single famously covered by Johnny Cash
  21. 38. The primary style of their music
  22. 39. Their groundbreaking 1990 album
  23. 42. A live musical performance by the band
  24. 46. Their latest album, released after Fletch's passing
  25. 48. A strong characteristic of their fans
  26. 53. Album from 2017 with political themes