Same here although I havn't heard all their stuff yet, What I have listened to so far I find to be pretty Awesome and addictive

I have never heard of them.

I've always been a fan and regularily play some of their videos from you tube.
Yesterday night, I even discovered the video-clip of "Blaspemous rumours".
Also, I am a big fan of the famous DM outsider, Mr Alan Wilder, whom I met a few weeks ago at a gig, in Paris. DM is definitely my favourite band, they really have had some great influence on me and my music.

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I can`t believe that an American hasn`t heard of Depeche Mode!!! They had some big selling albums there. They`re hugely popular in the UK and Europe.

The three definative albums are "Music for the Masses" "Violator" and "Songs of Faith and Devotion" the last is my fav as its the most rock orientated of the three and less electronic based than the rest of their material. Most fans tend to love "Black Celebration" All these albums are from their middle period and the best place to start.

Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus.
 

YouTube - Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus (Remastered Video)

I always liked these guys, they have a very unique and distinctive/individual sound about their music, (politics, war, religion, etc.)

I can't believe your sarcasm meter is that broken. :p:

I thought the question "...if anyone else has heard of..." was silly so I took advantage.

Violator is great
Don't like the rest though it's a bit cheesy.

Depeche Mode lost cool points when they knocked on Arctic Monkeys

I knew you were joking given your post count on here.............I just thought I`d play the scenario out;)

Any Depeche Mode fans?
 

In my humble opinion they are the best electronic band of all time! :D