But in essence, the terms are those of a master and servant.

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Losing the campy sound effects and adding a rich bossa nova touch, Nouvelle Vague makes "Master and Servant" more deeply sexy than Depeche Mode could have imagined.

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In terms of dramatic logic, not far: Freddie has met his antithesis, the servant has fused with the master, and the synthesis is complete.

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