Depeche Mode - are they GREAT in your book or not?

music_collector · 07-21-2022, 08:56 PM

Yeah, that perm. That was one of a kind hair, wasn't it?

Vetiver · 07-27-2022, 01:56 AM

I didn’t bother voting because my answer is ‘neither’.

Don’t get me wrong, I loved Depeche Mode during its heyday but, with the exception of Black Celebration, most of the albums have too much filler. While most of the singles released during Alan Wilder’s tenure are stellar, the same can’t be said for the albums and, to me, that’s how I measure great artists and bands.

As for the band, I personally feel they should have called it a day after Ultra. Martin Gore’s songwriting has since declined and Dave Gahan’s insistence on sharing songwriting duties hasn’t injected any new life into the band. Hell, I can’t even think of one Gahan penned song that rivals Gore’s best work.

What was once a great and innovative synth-rock band is now no better than The Rolling Stones, rehashing variations of Personal Jesus. In addition, this band used to have a strong European vibe, but has been unnecessarily churning out blues, gospel and country for far too long that one wonders why this once great band is pandering so much to the US market.

jarpywarpy · 08-09-2022, 05:28 AM

Definitely shouldn't be in pop but yeah they're great

Verona · 10-09-2022, 02:54 PM

Yes! I find them amazing. I need to dive more into their discography tho

SGR · 10-09-2022, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Verona

Yes! I find them amazing. I need to dive more into their discography tho

Make sure you check out Ultra. Great album

View Poll Results: Depeche Mode - are they GREAT in your book or not?
Yes	24	80.00%
No	6	20.00%
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07-27-2022, 01:56 AM	#52 (permalink)
Vetiver Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 113	I didn’t bother voting because my answer is ‘neither’. Don’t get me wrong, I loved Depeche Mode during its heyday but, with the exception of Black Celebration, most of the albums have too much filler. While most of the singles released during Alan Wilder’s tenure are stellar, the same can’t be said for the albums and, to me, that’s how I measure great artists and bands. As for the band, I personally feel they should have called it a day after Ultra. Martin Gore’s songwriting has since declined and Dave Gahan’s insistence on sharing songwriting duties hasn’t injected any new life into the band. Hell, I can’t even think of one Gahan penned song that rivals Gore’s best work. What was once a great and innovative synth-rock band is now no better than The Rolling Stones, rehashing variations of Personal Jesus. In addition, this band used to have a strong European vibe, but has been unnecessarily churning out blues, gospel and country for far too long that one wonders why this once great band is pandering so much to the US market. Last edited by Vetiver; 07-27-2022 at 02:01 AM.

07-21-2022, 08:56 PM	#51 (permalink)
music_collector Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Canada Posts: 757	Yeah, that perm. That was one of a kind hair, wasn't it?

08-09-2022, 05:28 AM	#53 (permalink)
jarpywarpy Groupie Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 17	Definitely shouldn't be in pop but yeah they're great

10-09-2022, 02:54 PM	#54 (permalink)
Verona Groupie Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 2	Yes! I find them amazing. I need to dive more into their discography tho