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Let's face it: Depeche Mode haven't released a good album in nearly a decade. And Playing the Angel was good, not great. They haven't released a great album in over 20 years. Last year's Delta Machine was unlistenable. 2009's Sounds of the Universe was similarly excruciating (except -that song was pretty dope).
Some say this slow and steady decline is a result of Martin Gore allowing Dave Gahan to bully his way into the songwriting (to what extent Gahan actually 'writes' songs is unclear). But that's letting Gore off the hook. Gahan has only had writing credits on a handful of tracks since 2005, and one of them is which is the best Depeche Mode song since 1997's. Things really started to go downhill once Alan Wilder left after Songs of Faith and Devotion. And we still have no idea what Andy Fletcher does, right?Truth is, they sound tired. But shit, they've been around for almost 35 years. They're still touring and they still put on astonishingly good shows.
And the Music for the Masses-Violator-Songs of Faith and Devotion trifecta is still one of the best album runs in pop music history. Plus they gave us 'Policy of Truth.' 'Nuff said?Anyway, here are 10 Depeche songs that aren't on nearly enough iPods. (Are iPods still a thing?) We even dumped them into a Spotify playlist for ya.By Kenny S. I guess you don’t get a thing about Depeche Mode’s style. They’ve been changing their musical style since the 1st album.
All the albums are different, all of them have different things. We can’t compare the things that Dave went through in the 80’s to the things of the 90’s. These last albums are the reflex of Dave’s problems. They have now “dark albums”, if we can call it. I guess you’re just thinking about your musical taste, and if you like, for exemple, the albums they made in the 80’s, probably you like new have and pop.
But they changed. They went to the rock too. And that is good. That is good because it means that lots of people, different people can listen to Depeche Mode even if they like different types of music. They’re now into blues. I can’t disagree with you more.
Just because you don’t like it, that doesn’t give you the right of teasing their last albums. I’m not a fan of DM, but they’re amazing and the truth is that they will never give a shit for your stupid opinion because they’re doing what they like. And, that “1 Killer Depeche Mode Songs Nobody’s Listening To” is the dumbest shit I’ve ever seen in my whole life.
This is a great topic for discussion surely.However let me say that my top 10 would be much different.Dave has brought great song writing to the table. Suffer Well is brilliant.I Want It All is not a favorite.Sister of Night should be on this list.Here’s my list:1. Sister of Night2. Things You Said8. Blue Dress10.
Mercy In YouPTA is a great album. SoTU has it’s moments. Delta Machine has it’s moments.I can’t disagree that I miss Alan being involved by Martin clearly wants to do things differently each record.A good friend of mine recommended Butch Vig for the next DM Record. I think that is one of the most brilliant things I have heard in a long time.I am ready for it.:)DM is still my favorite band of all time hands down.Alex. Mister McGuane, what makes you qualified to report that Depeche hasn’t made a “good album in 10 years” or to make silly accusations about “bullying” or for that matter to question anything DM does or doesn’t do without having some real insight into their world? All you’ve managed to prove in your smattering of words is that ignorance truly is bliss.Is there really money to be made writing about things of which you obviously have no deep understanding and apparently only a passing interest in? Doubtful - but if so where do I sign up?
I imagine with little or no effort I could also talk out my ass about things of which I know nothing about like say quantum physics, pet grooming or cheese that squirts out of a can. First of all, whoever the fuck you think you are, Dave Gahan has always put catharsis and self expression above any allegiance to an established aesthetic.
So what if he doesn’t write choruses much? He doesn’t HAVE to! Definitely not for you.
They happen to be in a deep blues phase right now and I for one am glad that they are. Maybe if you pulled your head out of your ass and learned about MUSIC asshole—especially the awesome variety of the Depeche Mode discography—you’d gain a little perspective and develop into a sentient human being instead of the sniveling, primordial, sub human critic you clearly are. I don`t agree. What do U expect from DM? Do U expect hits by hits over and over again? It`s impossible. Even The Beatles or Roling Stones don`t have all top songs.
And one more thing that U forgot - sometimes U want to hear some album or song, sometimes not. For example - now Im back to Construction Time Again and A Broken Frame. I was enjoyed Delta Machine all last year. Now Im back to the begining.
Depeche Mode r still the best group in the World.And the latest (hope not last) tour was amazing. BTW - Here is The House - awsome song! Somobody - whorst in DM history. I’m a completely floored at this idiotic and juvenile article. First of all your first idiotic quote. Last year’s Delta Machine was unlistenable.
I completely disagree with you on this. This was a great album with amazing blues incorporated into the songs.
Depeche Mode is like fine wine, they get better with age. Awesome tracks included Heaven, South my Soul, Broken, You Can Be Higher, Soft touch, Secret to the End. Sounds of the Universe also had great hits including In Chains, Wrong, Little Souls, In Sympathy, Peace, Come Back, and Corrupt. Yes, Depeche Mode has matured, aged, ripened, and also have gone in different directions to keep it fresh. I also agree the SOFAD and Violator is their greatest albums, but their new stuff is dope with a new sound and new energy. True fans that listen to more than Violator and Music for The Masses appreciate their growth and new sounds. Their worst album was Exciter for sure.
I cannot wait for their new album. We are no longer in 1988, and the band has matured and are trying new things. I love what they are doing. Too many fans wanna go back to the 80’s. Every band matures and keeps things fresh. I believe Depeche MOde are reinvesting themselves in a great way. I agree with Status Crow’s comments.
The fact is that you cannot find too many bands that still sound relevent today from the 80’s. I too wish that Alan Wilder was back with the band. That said, they have still managed to create some very good songs. I have been listening to Ultra in my car lately and simply love it! Its the first album post Alan Wilder and has some very good songs.
I agree that it will be very difficult to top Music for the Masses or Violator or even Songs of Faith and Devotion, however, I still buy every single record when it hits the shelves and still love DM. Lets all hope that the next Album is great.
As I expected after reading the first few lines of this article, the Blind.sorry, Black Swarm have their feathers rustled. As a DM fan for over 25 years, I think the article hits the nail on the head. I’m not going to disagree with the songs listed as that truly a pointless endeavour. We all have our faves. But, and this is really important to remember, the last 20 years have not been good.
Sure, you can pick a good track here and there, but there has been something lacking. A cohesive set of songs.
Some exciting arrangements.oh and melody. Anyone remember when they wrote them? My fingers are crossed for Spirit though the bleeps and burbles presented on the clips have left me dreading another album of sub standard songs bereft of melody or inovation.
Um, wow, this article is nuts. I agree the casual fan should check out all of the suggested tracks, although my list would vary some. However, I do not get it. I’m a long time hard core DM fan and Delta Machine was the most immediately excited I was over an entire album out of the shrinks wrap since Black Celebration. I’m not saying it’s better than Violator and others, but many of their albums were growers, Delta Machine was exciting in an instantaneous put on your headphones way. Sounds Of The Universe I throughly enjoy (although the closing track was too much of a downer) and I love all of their albums and the diversity they present throughout their careerbut I prefer Martin’s songwriting overall, to me, his songs are Depeche Mode.
However, I do not get what anyone sees in Playing The Angel, besides the musical retreading of Enjoy The Silence into Precious, most of the album is depressing and lacks the uplifting element typically anchoring the album. It’s really hard for me to listen to, too dark, too sadthey finally earned the depressed mode tagthat being said, the b-sides and remixes from that album help lift it from depressed zone. It’s my least favorite album of theirs of allViolator still wins out, but as for best trioit’s Black Celebration, Masses, Violator to methat was their peak, but all of their other albums are still wonderful. I even love Ultra and Exciter! Wish Angel would have had a remixed version, much like Faith had a live version.
Can agree with ‘halo’ which I like a lot and ‘nothing’. ‘h.girl’s sound interesting at least. Everything else in this text was hard to believe someone states. But who cares? We can only say our opinion just like the author did. And so it’s mine.
Ultra was big, exciter wasn’t, but ’ I feel loved’ and ‘dream on’ kicks nice. PTA was good with some great tracks and SOTU I don’t know how can anybody say about this album sth like this. This album is great - for me the best one in this century and ‘Wrong’ is one of my all time favs (this mix of psychodelic, sharp sounds with slow beats and claps is for me an illustration of power that great it gives you calm eternally like a man knowing his worth) Delta wasn’t that good, but seriously? Dude, is there sth wrong with your ears? I think your article was spot on. In fact, the only thing I’d change about the playlist is to replace “The Love Thieves” with “Sister of Night” if we’re sticking to Ultra tracks.I’ll bet most of the negativity in the comments above is coming from the LA fans. They’ve always been a rabid bunch.
Guys, this isn’t 1988. You don’t need to automatically leap to DM’s defense all the time. Besides, we all knew Alan Wilder was the only real musician in the group. Dave, Martin, and Andy have even admitted that themselves on numerous occasions.
After Alan left, things were bound to go downhill at some point. Whatever you think about the post-SOFAD albums, one thing you CAN’T claim is that they are in any way as innovative or progressive as what came before. There may have been a couple of semi-precious stones here and there in the last couple of decades, but no diamonds to be found amongst them. Even the best of the bunch, Playing the Angel, was more like a DM tribute album than an actual DM album. Just be happy with the unparalleled amount of incredible output we did get from the Basildon bunch while the 4-part formula was still intact.
Let’s face it: Kenny isn’t that great of a writer. He hasn’t written anything of substance since his 2011 interview with Hercules and Love Affair. Some say his abrupt decline is a result of Under The Radar not having any standards, but that’s letting Kenny off the hook. Truth is, his musical opinion isn’t even remotely relevant, nor is he particularly eloquent when he attempts to express it.
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But, he did attach some Depeche Mode songs to this article as clickbait, so I guess he has a bit of sense. This is funny how no matter what subject matter one may happen into on the internet, if there are comments they are filled with the same type of name calling self righteous bores.Guess what everyone?
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This top ten list is the OPINION of the author, it doesn’t make sense to say ” those tracks that you like that you selected should be replaced with X track because ME ME likes X track”.How selfish is that? I don’t care if 10 million people agree that other supposed tracks that no one is listening to are better than the tracks selected here, this list is the authors alone and it is his list not anyone else’s.With that said, people that are really into music and are heavily into Depeche More have already listened to most of their material will be as familiar with the big standouts as with the not so celebrated.At the end of the day it is just music I can’t see how people get so worked up. I find this article highly insulting. Started reading and dropped after a few sentences. Whoever wrote this article doesn’t understand the essence of DM. Yes, SoTU and Delta were quite unusual for the band, they have a weird different sound and feel. PTA, however, was just fantastic.
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And so is fabulous new release, Spirit, even though it touches political topic which is pretty unexpected for most works by the band. To say that Delta was unlistenable is insane! DM is still one of the most awesome bands of the 80’s who still are able (and they really DO!) produce very high quality music. Unforgettable, witty, poetic, vibrantly darkEvery album they record is remarkable in its own unique way.So I personally find this article very funny, unprofessional and ridiculously grumpy, especially towards Dave’s songwriting talent:) Maybe the author was envious, I don’t know.
Fact is that Depeche Mode was always: Martin, Andy, Dave and Alan. Martin created songs but he needed Alan to change those songs to be perfect songs - and of course Alan needed others - songwriter Martin and frontman Dave so that they had those perfect songs (okay Andy was the management guy). That was the magic of that group, and after Alan left that magic was gone. DM has been part of my life since 1983 so I know what I am talking aboutGolden years 1983-1995 It is sad that “Mr Wizard” Alan was newer accepted to be as a “real member of the band”. About the list, I have two songs for the list: Halo and Sea of Sin, two masterpieces Alan was then there too.