Depeche Mode: 1991–1994 “We Were Going to Live Together, Record Together… and It Was Going to Be Wonderful…”

Filmed around the recording of Songs of Faith & Devotion and the following tour, this short documentary captures Depeche Mode as they move in different directions while trying to live and record together. Through rehearsal footage, candid interviews and onstage material, the band members reveal creative clashes, personal strains and the relentless pressure of touring. The film traces how the sessions and live shows amplified tensions that made collaboration difficult, ultimately changing the group's lineup. It keeps a close, observational tone, letting the moments speak for themselves without revealing the final outcomes. It shows arguments, exhaustion and rare private attempts at reconciliation, leaving viewers to judge how creative ambition and personal strain overlapped during those years.

Released in 2006 as part of Depeche Mode's Documental series, the short compiles archival studio and tour footage from 1991 to 1994, presenting material edited from the band's records, with candid clips of Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and Alan Wilder.

Fans and music historians often cite this film for its frank glimpse into a turning point in the band's history, especially the tensions that preceded Alan Wilder's departure. Its raw backstage footage and intense concert moments keep appearing in fan discussions, documentaries and archival releases about Depeche Mode's evolution.

Among fans the short is well regarded, reflected by a user score of 8.5/10 on some databases, and it's praised for its honesty. Reviewers and viewers note its focus on the strains of creativity, interpersonal breakdowns, the physical toll of touring and how artistic methods can erode under pressure.

It didn't win mainstream film awards or secure major festival prizes, yet the footage has been curated into Depeche Mode retrospectives and special releases aimed at collectors. For many followers the short functions as a candid archival piece that clarifies why the band's lineup shifted in the mid 1990s.