@@dadeleemurphy85 He has, There was a community post a couple months back where he said he went to one the shows with Drew (I think) and it made him wanna do a Megadeth video, So I’m personally kinda expecting that in the next 6 months
@@ScoopedMids either way; we await your complete thorough review of ...let's be honest; the heavy metal band that has had more members in it than....most anyone.
Outside of The Beatles run of brilliant albums in the mid-60's, Depeche Mode had the best run of four exceptional albums in a row of an band in history with "Black Celebration", "Music for the Masses", "Violator", and "Songs of Faith and Devotion".
1984 - 1997 ''Some Great Rewards'', ''Black Celebration'', ''Music For The Masses'', ''Violator'', ''Songs Of Faith And Devotion'', ''Ultra''. Six very good albums, one after the another. That's insane !
I was too young for the Beatles, but Depeche Mode was smack dab in the middle of my life especially the most important years when I knew what love and heartbreak felt like. I’ll never forget standing on the floor of the Rose Bowl back in June of ‘88 with my then high school sweetheart as tears were rolling down her cheeks as Stripped played the musical chorus. This song always affected her in that way. Little did we know that 11 months later it would all end. 35 years later I sit steppes from the Pacific Ocean and a six figure retirement at age 52 and it still can’t fill the void that feeling left. I saw Depeche Mode last December here in Los Angeles during their US tour. Still listening to them brings me right back to the best years of my life.
I've been a Depeche Mode fan for over 30 years, and I have to be honest, your review of their discography is one of the best things I've seen about this band on the internet in a long time. It's very substantive, with a sense of humor, and it's never boring for a minute; it's great to watch. Thanks a lot.
@@holgerczukay6928 totally agree; been a devotee since 1985 and it is crazy what perspective this young kid gives: especially since he wasn’t even born until AFTER AW departed
This retrospective is PURE GOLD. I joyfully gobbled up this wonderful piece music journalism like nothing I've seen before. I've been a long time fan of Depeche Mode yet much of what you covered was new to me. I appreciate your excellent articulation of the music and process. Thank you!
Being a life long Depeche Mode fan I must say thank you for posting this fantastic video, always love to see interpretation and discoveries of their music from other fans. Since you are about my daughter’s age, it brought a smile to my heart that you found so many things that made Depeche Mode so endearing and my favorite band of all time.
1:04:35 Unsound Methods If you haven't heard it you are missing out. That is an absolute masterpiece, even if you don't like it musically, or you hate the lyrics, that album is *awesome*
My earliest memory of Depeche Mode is when my mom showed me a their music video for strange love and since then I’ve been a fan. I think I was a preteen or early teenager. My mom was a teen in the 80s and enjoyed seeing them on mtv. I hope to see them live one day. Amazing retrospective on them ❤🌹🖤
this is such a wonderful video! i'm a new fan who honestly hadn't heard anything they'd ever done until i randomly got recommended 'policy of truth' earlier this year (besides of course 'just can't get enough', which i laughed out loud at finding out that song was by the random band i decided to get into). their history is so incredible and even only having listened to them for a few months now, this band and what they've done already means so much to me. to know i found them after the passing of fletch is so heartbreaking, and knowing they just closed out their most recent tour definitely makes me wonder if i'll ever get to experience them live, but i'll be just as happy knowing i got to know them at all. the editing here made me laugh quite a bit and i couldn't help but get teary eyed towards the end. i'm so glad i found this!
Love the new video James! I can sit here for hours watching your retrospectives, Even if I’ve seen ‘em before. Btw, I tried to rejoin the Discord server and it told me it was an expired link. Maybe it’s an issue with my phone, But if not could you try fixing this?
This is an outstanding retrospective and I thank you for doing it, especially for taking the time to discuss your particular takes on the overall feel of the albums. Really enjoyed this.
@scoopedmids This retrospective video was the best two hours I have spent online in a long time; (it took me a little longer to watch since I would pause and really think about what was said); I have been a devotee for 40 years. This review of the albums was brilliant and very on point with how I felt about the music both with AW and post wilder DM. It goes to show you how even though you weren’t even born until after Wilder left, even you get how influential and important Alan was… Thank you for bringing back beautiful memories to the soundtrack of my life and many other kids of the 80’s and 90’s. ❤❤❤❤
I'm usually disappointed by the interpretations of Depeche Mode songs made by RUclipsurs, biographers or on social media. But your interpretation of their song is incredibly accurate. I agree with you almost all the time. Your point of view about their albums & songs is really clever. Thanks !
I've just finished to watch the video. I just disagree with the analysis of Memento Mori, for me one of their best album, with Martin at his best, songs who connect the intimate & the politic (My cosmos is mine and Always you : find protection from frightening reality in love or in your own bubble).
This was amazing! I loved your delivery, solid research, and respect for the band. It's clear you're approaching the topic with reverence, and it shows. I'm a bit of a Depeche nut and I think this is the best documentary I've seen about the band. You go deep here - I'm super impressed! Nicely done!
@ScoopedMids This is absolutely one of the best, if not the best, breakdowns on Depeche Mode from beginning to present that I have EVER seen. Soooooo well done, mate! F*CK*NG AMAZING. 🖤
Wow! Just got it that you are born in 1999. friend. Well, you made one of the best "retrospective" of DM I ever seen. Great work! And a big: --Thank you for making a video of one of my fav bands, with knowledge and honesty ! I'm born in 1969, 30 years apart, and I am impressed of your work, man. If you're this good , you deserve a big audience, my friend.
I remember listening to SOFAD and being sad, something had died and when the final notes of Higher Love faded away I knew that was it. What came after was a poor substitute.
Great retrospective! As a huge DM-fan I always approach fan videos with a certain skepticism. I mean - I basically know all the info already. Despite that, I found your video very well-made, informative and with a great tempo. Cheers from Denmark.
and worst : not allowing Wilder to stay . too mucb drug, maybe jealousy ? we'll never know, but we all lose much with his leaving DM, even if recoil is really interesting, many of us miss DM magic. they all brought to the group something unique and his leaving broke this.
Not their decision, Vince decided to leave, but yes, point taken. DM would not have become what it is without that decision. Also, it gave us Yazoo and erasure.
Love the vid but Ultra is brilliant. I get why you say it sounds a bit boring in parts but I think that’s mainly due to the stripped-down instrumental feel that gives the songs a lot more room to breathe imo. The blend of electronic and rock-oriented instruments, as well as the variety of styles, make Ultra sound similar to SOFAD, but in an evolved and unique way. It’s not as good as SOFAD or Violator but it’s a beautiful album. I’d probably say my top 5 would be 5. Black Celebration 4. Ultra 3. Music for the Masses 2. Violator 1. SOFAD. I also really like exciter tbh, it’s almost ambient and really relaxing.
This was a suggested video and one I will be watching over and over! What an informative and funny retrospective and analysis. My faves are the same as yours .. shake the disease, in your room, behind the wheel, stripped. Had to laugh when I got to my unholy Trinity of sotu, delta machine and spirit. My only real disagreement is that I love ultra, every bit of it. Hope this gets discovered by more dm fans, this was fantastic.
ULTRA is a masterpiece! Ive recorded and will be publishing a cover of Barrel of A Gun ... what a mammoth task that was! I too love the stripped back space that album gives.
DM fan since I was 12 in1984, great video! I honestly expected a 50-60 year old English guy to be presenting this so was pleasantly surprised! Loved the Young Ones and Mighty Boosh references too!
I’m more or less on the exact same boat as you with all of this. They are the first band I actually “cared” about, and still love them. I always found them to be mature, even when the music was playful. They wear their hearts on their sleeves, and just always present to me at least as genuine.
Thanks for that, really nice review and retrospective. Am I the only one to be VERY hooked by the drum treatments on Violator (esp on Wolrd In My Eyes) ? I'm a big big fan of Violator and what came before, esp. their "industrial" period, when Alan joined... I also love Martin's demo, sometimes even more than the album version, it is esp. true for Pipeline...
Soy fan desde 1988 y este video que hiciste,se nota tu respeto hacia esta banda tan grande mundialmente y al mismo tiempo nada comercial. Eso es algo que la hace única..
As an enthusiastic fan of DM since the early 80ies I enjoyed watching your retrospective a lot. For me their greatness ended with the departure of Alan. He was the genius behind their outstanding production, sounds and atmospheres. They made a few nice songs in the post-Alan-era but nothing comparable to his brilliant work. My opinion. 😎 You made a great video! Thanks!
I would like to compliment you on a very well put together presentation. You obviously come from a different musical background and what this is yet you stayed objective and all the way through I was entertained. I saw you only had 7.3 thousand views I think that's going to change in the future if you continue doing this you are so good at this kudos to you!
I need this as a podcast. I want to hear this whole thing, but I can’t sit in front of it for two hours. Would greatly prefer listening while driving my car. 🙏
I enjoyed this video and I'm seeing DM in a different light. I was a young man in the 80s and I did listen to DM it's part of New Wave although I'm more into New Order. the Smiths and The Cure. My first record of DM was Some Great Reward. I saw them once in concert In Manila in 1994. Thanks for renewing my interest for Depeche Mode.
Fad Gadget was also a big influence on DM. I think what worked so well about DM was the dark melodic detached electronic sound of the music contrasted with the organic and super distinctive voice of Gahan.
Bravo Sir, great work. I'm a Johnny come lately to interest in DM, and I'm ignorant of a lot of their work. My taste is eclectic, somewhere between Enya and Motorhead, via Kate Bush and Rush. I have only a compilation of early tracks, somewhere. Found my way back after music was featured in some reaction channels I follow. Got hooked on Enjoy the Silence and Never let me down again, so went delving into official videos and rediscovered how many of them I remember. Absolutely love Ghosts Again.
My favourite of their albums is Music For The Masses. Some songs have this almost classical sound to them and the production makes them sound grandiose and massive. But man,their run from Some Great Reward to Songs Of Faith And Devotion is in my opinion best 5-album run in pop music period. The evolution,the broadening horizons,the sound quality,the songs themselves-all superb. Need to give their later albums a chance,have been sleeping on them sadly. Will definitely look forward to checking out Playing The Angel and their latest one Great retrospective, by the way,loved the dad puns as transitions😂
This was excellent, very well put together and I really enjoyed hearing your thoughts on the music. Regarding Alan leaving there was one thing he said at the time that stuck with me - you should always leave a band when they are at the top of their game rather than when they're on their way down, so from that point of view his timing was absolutley perfect
After seeing the part with Alan playing Somebody in 2010 and remembering that maybe just maybe he would rejoin the band. Now that Fletch is not with us anymore. It would be nice to see Alan come back to some degree. I think It's something to be revisited.
I really enjoyed that. Didn’t agree with everything - Ultra is my favourite DM album and I rate Delta Machine highly, yet I don’t enjoy PTA at all. You’re right about Spirit. If anything, that one seems to get worse as the years pass. All the others though are great to very, very good. Nice one
Amazing documentary, lot of work went into this and the results speaks for themselves. As for DM, Ultra wasn't a bad album actually, but clearly something was lost and they have never recovered, after Ultra it's been all downhill from there with the very rare exemption here and there (Precious being one of the best dM songs ever). One of the greatest bands in history, but like many others they should have called it a day before it was too late...
Been a fan since 88'. Got baptized by Strangelove. While I don't agree with all of your accounts, I state that you absolutely know what you're talking about. Subscribed!
I've adored Depeche since '81, and this was a fantastic review of the band, just one small annoyance though, its Dave GARRN not Dave Gaa-haan, I have no idea on why Americans can never pronounce it properly.
When I was young it was synth music, not electronic music. I fail to understand how synth bands like Depeche. Kraftwerk, Vangelis, Jarre, Front 242, Erasure, Yazoo, Ratata, Adolphson & Falk and so forth now suddenly are electronic bands. But, good for you to keep an open mind. So, so much music in that genre that people tend to not be able to experience.
Yes Alan's remix of In Chains says so much. He brought out the pure emotion of Martin's writing and put emphasis on Dave's vocal, something the original doesn't. And he wasn't even in the studio with them! It's a remix. I think there is some great stuff after Alan left, but he will always be the best interpreter and arranger of Martin's songs. He gave them an edge and took creative risks that paid off. Their later work is missing much of this. Like Alan says, Martin is still a great songwriter, but they just need a good producer to push them out of their comfort zone.
Tte very first album I ever bought with my own money is Broken Frame. I bought back in 1982 when I turned 12. I've been a hardcore Depeche Modian ever since. Great review
My relationship with DM started off strangely. I bought the Some Bizarre album in early 1981 and fell in love with Photographic, then Dreaming Of Me came out and I liked that too. Same with New Life. Then JCGE was released and within three or four listens I was sick of it. It was on the radio in the UK all the time. I didn’t rate Speak & Spell either. When VC left I agreed with the naysayers who said the band would die, but I still bought the See You, Meaning of Love, and Leave In Silence 12”s. A Broken Frame came out and my ears pricked up. I wasn’t 100% convinced but at the same time I could definitely hear something interesting going on. Then I bought tickets to see them on the ABF tour. My life changed that evening. I walked into the venue a complete cynic. However, within minutes I picked up on the atmosphere there. It really felt like a big party vibe. I hadn’t experienced that at concerts Id been too before. The band came on, and my mind was blown. Three synths, a reel to reel, and Dave who was the star of the night. He carried the whole show. By the end I was buzzing and from that point on Ive been a devotee, seeing them 22 times to date. One thing I took away from that first evening was just how fortunate I was to hear them play songs like Monument, Nothing To Fear and The Sun And The Rainfall. Its sad they’ve never played those since 😕
Great retrospective. A b side that was great and didn't get enough recognition was Dangerous from Violator. Please listen to it. How did it not make the record?
Mostly agree with what you said, I rate Sounds of the Universe higher than Playing the Angel and Ultra higher than either but hey, tastes differ. Great review either way
Some Great Reward is what started my love of them. Finally got to see them last year. Was great. (My husband was being a douche to everyone in the parking lot saying he saw them when there was four of em. Lol) what a douche.
Without those weirdos Kraftwerk there would be no synth or electro genre. Nothing they did clothing, visuals or persona was done without much thought first. And I'm a DM lifer, 59yo and have seen every live show since 1986 but I have to give credit where credit is due.
Very detailed and honest retrospective Unfortunately I had to drop it after Ultra, well, you know (because I got no knowledge for you to actually approve or disagree) By the way, it would be interesting to check out recently announced Alan's records collection
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Let's have a black celebration
speaking of black[mail the universe].. have you, or would you, ever considered doing a Megadeth retrospective?
@@dadeleemurphy85 He has, There was a community post a couple months back where he said he went to one the shows with Drew (I think) and it made him wanna do a Megadeth video, So I’m personally kinda expecting that in the next 6 months
You'll be disappointed if you're expecting one that soon.
@@ScoopedMids either way; we await your complete thorough review of ...let's be honest; the heavy metal band that has had more members in it than....most anyone.
@@ScoopedMids Fun fact: Dave Mustaine once said that Violator was his favourite non metal album
channel is criminally underrated
Appreciate it, Dripstein.
Outside of The Beatles run of brilliant albums in the mid-60's, Depeche Mode had the best run of four exceptional albums in a row of an band in history with "Black Celebration", "Music for the Masses", "Violator", and "Songs of Faith and Devotion".
Ultra aswell bro
1984 - 1997 ''Some Great Rewards'', ''Black Celebration'', ''Music For The Masses'', ''Violator'', ''Songs Of Faith And Devotion'', ''Ultra''. Six very good albums, one after the another. That's insane !
To me DM are the sound of the 80s. Gahan's voice was just bone shaking to me.
I was too young for the Beatles, but Depeche Mode was smack dab in the middle of my life especially the most important years when I knew what love and heartbreak felt like. I’ll never forget standing on the floor of the Rose Bowl back in June of ‘88 with my then high school sweetheart as tears were rolling down her cheeks as Stripped played the musical chorus. This song always affected her in that way. Little did we know that 11 months later it would all end. 35 years later I sit steppes from the Pacific Ocean and a six figure retirement at age 52 and it still can’t fill the void that feeling left. I saw Depeche Mode last December here in Los Angeles during their US tour. Still listening to them brings me right back to the best years of my life.
@@KennethDillard absolutely yeah 👍🏼
I am obsessed with Depeche Mode (and especially Alan Wilder). Really enjoyed this video!
I've been a Depeche Mode fan for over 30 years, and I have to be honest, your review of their discography is one of the best things I've seen about this band on the internet in a long time. It's very substantive, with a sense of humor, and it's never boring for a minute; it's great to watch. Thanks a lot.
Have also been listening to DM for over 30 years and I can only agree here. Loving this retrospective; thank you!
@@holgerczukay6928 totally agree; been a devotee since 1985 and it is crazy what perspective this young kid gives: especially since he wasn’t even born until AFTER AW departed
@@dermgirlincAnd it shows!!!
This retrospective is PURE GOLD. I joyfully gobbled up this wonderful piece music journalism like nothing I've seen before. I've been a long time fan of Depeche Mode yet much of what you covered was new to me. I appreciate your excellent articulation of the music and process. Thank you!
Being a life long Depeche Mode fan I must say thank you for posting this fantastic video, always love to see interpretation and discoveries of their music from other fans. Since you are about my daughter’s age, it brought a smile to my heart that you found so many things that made Depeche Mode so endearing and my favorite band of all time.
1:04:35 Unsound Methods If you haven't heard it you are missing out. That is an absolute masterpiece, even if you don't like it musically, or you hate the lyrics, that album is *awesome*
My earliest memory of Depeche Mode is when my mom showed me a their music video for strange love and since then I’ve been a fan. I think I was a preteen or early teenager. My mom was a teen in the 80s and enjoyed seeing them on mtv. I hope to see them live one day. Amazing retrospective on them ❤🌹🖤
Thanks for the kind words, and your mum seems chill.
Lifelong fan here since the 80's. This was a great watch. Truly appreciate the work you put into it!!
this is such a wonderful video! i'm a new fan who honestly hadn't heard anything they'd ever done until i randomly got recommended 'policy of truth' earlier this year (besides of course 'just can't get enough', which i laughed out loud at finding out that song was by the random band i decided to get into).
their history is so incredible and even only having listened to them for a few months now, this band and what they've done already means so much to me. to know i found them after the passing of fletch is so heartbreaking, and knowing they just closed out their most recent tour definitely makes me wonder if i'll ever get to experience them live, but i'll be just as happy knowing i got to know them at all.
the editing here made me laugh quite a bit and i couldn't help but get teary eyed towards the end. i'm so glad i found this!
Love the new video James! I can sit here for hours watching your retrospectives, Even if I’ve seen ‘em before. Btw, I tried to rejoin the Discord server and it told me it was an expired link. Maybe it’s an issue with my phone, But if not could you try fixing this?
Thanks for the kind words. From what I can tell the link is fine? Maybe try joining on a computer?
This is an outstanding retrospective and I thank you for doing it, especially for taking the time to discuss your particular takes on the overall feel of the albums. Really enjoyed this.
Oh; Bonus points for pointing out "Insight" on Ultra .
Overall a great Retrospective (I'm at 1:09:56) thanks for making this
40 minutes into this retrospective. Really great job. Very interesting. 👍
I never get bored of DM . Music For The Masses , Violator and Songs Of F&D are my own holy trinity ! The songs on these three live just hit the spot !
@scoopedmids This retrospective video was the best two hours I have spent online in a long time; (it took me a little longer to watch since I would pause and really think about what was said); I have been a devotee for 40 years. This review of the albums was brilliant and very on point with how I felt about the music both with AW and post wilder DM. It goes to show you how even though you weren’t even born until after Wilder left, even you get how influential and important Alan was… Thank you for bringing back beautiful memories to the soundtrack of my life and many other kids of the 80’s and 90’s. ❤❤❤❤
Have been a a fan of this band for about 40 years and truly enjoyed your retrospective. Thank you from your newest subscriber.
I'm usually disappointed by the interpretations of Depeche Mode songs made by RUclipsurs, biographers or on social media. But your interpretation of their song is incredibly accurate. I agree with you almost all the time. Your point of view about their albums & songs is really clever. Thanks !
I've just finished to watch the video. I just disagree with the analysis of Memento Mori, for me one of their best album, with Martin at his best, songs who connect the intimate & the politic (My cosmos is mine and Always you : find protection from frightening reality in love or in your own bubble).
This was amazing! I loved your delivery, solid research, and respect for the band. It's clear you're approaching the topic with reverence, and it shows. I'm a bit of a Depeche nut and I think this is the best documentary I've seen about the band. You go deep here - I'm super impressed! Nicely done!
@ScoopedMids This is absolutely one of the best, if not the best, breakdowns on Depeche Mode from beginning to present that I have EVER seen. Soooooo well done, mate! F*CK*NG AMAZING. 🖤
Wow! Just got it that you are born in 1999. friend. Well, you made one of the best "retrospective" of DM I ever seen. Great work! And a big: --Thank you for making a video of one of my fav bands, with knowledge and honesty ! I'm born in 1969, 30 years apart, and I am impressed of your work, man. If you're this good , you deserve a big audience, my friend.
Boy do I miss Alan....sigh...this vid was awesome❤
Don't we all.
@@ScoopedMids 😆
I remember listening to SOFAD and being sad, something had died and when the final notes of Higher Love faded away I knew that was it. What came after was a poor substitute.
@@paranormalpendle5920 Nah, Ultra was a fucking amazing album
Great retrospective! As a huge DM-fan I always approach fan videos with a certain skepticism. I mean - I basically know all the info already. Despite that, I found your video very well-made, informative and with a great tempo. Cheers from Denmark.
The best decision DM never made was Clarke leaving and enlisting Wilder.
and worst : not allowing Wilder to stay . too mucb drug, maybe jealousy ? we'll never know, but we all lose much with his leaving DM, even if recoil is really interesting, many of us miss DM magic. they all brought to the group something unique and his leaving broke this.
Not their decision, Vince decided to leave, but yes, point taken. DM would not have become what it is without that decision. Also, it gave us Yazoo and erasure.
If you try walking in my shoes you'll stumble in my footsteps!'
Love the vid but Ultra is brilliant. I get why you say it sounds a bit boring in parts but I think that’s mainly due to the stripped-down instrumental feel that gives the songs a lot more room to breathe imo. The blend of electronic and rock-oriented instruments, as well as the variety of styles, make Ultra sound similar to SOFAD, but in an evolved and unique way. It’s not as good as SOFAD or Violator but it’s a beautiful album. I’d probably say my top 5 would be 5. Black Celebration 4. Ultra 3. Music for the Masses 2. Violator 1. SOFAD. I also really like exciter tbh, it’s almost ambient and really relaxing.
Spot on reflection. Thanks for the journey 🖤💀🎹
Massive Fan of DM. This is a great piece. Very well thought out and presented.
Thanks!
Your welcome, man. And thanks for the donation!
I used to annoy my ex-fiance by playing Depeche Mode just can't get enough and singing it all the time
Enjoyed every second of it, as a true DM fan, this is a very well documented and entertaining piece, keep the wood work running.
This was a suggested video and one I will be watching over and over! What an informative and funny retrospective and analysis. My faves are the same as yours .. shake the disease, in your room, behind the wheel, stripped. Had to laugh when I got to my unholy Trinity of sotu, delta machine and spirit. My only real disagreement is that I love ultra, every bit of it. Hope this gets discovered by more dm fans, this was fantastic.
Thanks, homie.
ULTRA is a masterpiece! Ive recorded and will be publishing a cover of Barrel of A Gun ... what a mammoth task that was! I too love the stripped back space that album gives.
The best thing in DM history was Vincent Clarkes' departure. Worst thing in DMs history, Alan Wilders departure alongside Andy Fletchers.
DM fan since I was 12 in1984, great video!
I honestly expected a 50-60 year old English guy to be presenting this so was pleasantly surprised!
Loved the Young Ones and Mighty Boosh references too!
Thank you. Loved this. 10/10
Awesome video man, subbed.
nevernoticed the real bassguitar on sacred... that's beautiful! thanks :)
1:07:42
In fact, "Sister of Night" was a STARTING POINT of the "Ultra" sessions
This is worth sharing .. And I'm doing it.. so so good.. I agree with the thing of it would be great as a podcast
Good review, this . Enjoyed every minute of it.
I’m more or less on the exact same boat as you with all of this.
They are the first band I actually “cared” about, and still love them.
I always found them to be mature, even when the music was playful. They wear their hearts on their sleeves, and just always present to me at least as genuine.
Great work - I've been a fan since I heard 'Enjoy the Silence' in 1990 and I knew I had found my band...
Thanks for the video brother….. Alan is/was the key
Thanks for that, really nice review and retrospective. Am I the only one to be VERY hooked by the drum treatments on Violator (esp on Wolrd In My Eyes) ? I'm a big big fan of Violator and what came before, esp. their "industrial" period, when Alan joined... I also love Martin's demo, sometimes even more than the album version, it is esp. true for Pipeline...
This is a solid examination of the band and their discography. It’s provided me a much better understanding of a band I’ve loved for 30 years
Soy fan desde 1988 y este video que hiciste,se nota tu respeto hacia esta banda tan grande mundialmente y al mismo tiempo nada comercial. Eso es algo que la hace única..
i enjoyed your review. nice job. 🌀
As an enthusiastic fan of DM since the early 80ies I enjoyed watching your retrospective a lot.
For me their greatness ended with the departure of Alan. He was the genius behind their outstanding production, sounds and atmospheres. They made a few nice songs in the post-Alan-era but nothing comparable to his brilliant work. My opinion. 😎
You made a great video! Thanks!
I would like to compliment you on a very well put together presentation. You obviously come from a different musical background and what this is yet you stayed objective and all the way through I was entertained. I saw you only had 7.3 thousand views I think that's going to change in the future if you continue doing this you are so good at this kudos to you!
This is awesome, I'd love you see you do an Oingo Boingo next. Bro, or Devo. The 80s kicked ass.
Спасибо большое, класс! ♥️ 🇷🇺
You should take a swing on type o retrospective
Maybe Alan must produce next DM album :)
I doubt it'll ever happen but here's to hoping!
I need this as a podcast. I want to hear this whole thing, but I can’t sit in front of it for two hours. Would greatly prefer listening while driving my car. 🙏
Thanks, I was looking for a comprehensive introduction to the band and this did the trick.
This is amazing! Thank you!!!
I enjoyed this video and I'm seeing DM in a different light. I was a young man in the 80s and I did listen to DM it's part of New Wave although I'm more into New Order. the Smiths and The Cure. My first record of DM was Some Great Reward. I saw them once in concert In Manila in 1994. Thanks for renewing my interest for Depeche Mode.
Great great video. Thanks!! ❤❤
I believe they found Alan thru melody maker not village voice
Solid look into DM, thanks for the insights
Fad Gadget was also a big influence on DM. I think what worked so well about DM was the dark melodic detached electronic sound of the music contrasted with the organic and super distinctive voice of Gahan.
Is simplicity best or simply the easiest?
RUclips algorithm working with suggesting this. Looking forward to exploring your channel
Enjoy your stay
Great summary!
Bravo Sir, great work. I'm a Johnny come lately to interest in DM, and I'm ignorant of a lot of their work. My taste is eclectic, somewhere between Enya and Motorhead, via Kate Bush and Rush. I have only a compilation of early tracks, somewhere. Found my way back after music was featured in some reaction channels I follow. Got hooked on Enjoy the Silence and Never let me down again, so went delving into official videos and rediscovered how many of them I remember. Absolutely love Ghosts Again.
My favourite of their albums is Music For The Masses. Some songs have this almost classical sound to them and the production makes them sound grandiose and massive.
But man,their run from Some Great Reward to Songs Of Faith And Devotion is in my opinion best 5-album run in pop music period. The evolution,the broadening horizons,the sound quality,the songs themselves-all superb.
Need to give their later albums a chance,have been sleeping on them sadly. Will definitely look forward to checking out Playing The Angel and their latest one
Great retrospective, by the way,loved the dad puns as transitions😂
Thanks man.
This was excellent, very well put together and I really enjoyed hearing your thoughts on the music. Regarding Alan leaving there was one thing he said at the time that stuck with me - you should always leave a band when they are at the top of their game rather than when they're on their way down, so from that point of view his timing was absolutley perfect
than you, great job bro 🖤
Great video, interesting and informative. DM4EVA!!!!!
This channel is killer. Way better than the melon.
After seeing the part with Alan playing Somebody in 2010 and remembering that maybe just maybe he would rejoin the band. Now that Fletch is not with us anymore. It would be nice to see Alan come back to some degree. I think It's something to be revisited.
Songs of faith and devotion is my favourite album due to how melancholic it sounds.
Photographic from debut album is the first classic DM mood song
The Some Bizarre version is as close to synth punk as they got.
at the memento mori tour in 2023 stockholm the entire goth section started absolutely dancing during just cant get enough in friends arena
I really enjoyed that. Didn’t agree with everything - Ultra is my favourite DM album and I rate Delta Machine highly, yet I don’t enjoy PTA at all.
You’re right about Spirit. If anything, that one seems to get worse as the years pass. All the others though are great to very, very good.
Nice one
46:38-47:17 "Interlude #3" in the background
Amazing documentary, lot of work went into this and the results speaks for themselves. As for DM, Ultra wasn't a bad album actually, but clearly something was lost and they have never recovered, after Ultra it's been all downhill from there with the very rare exemption here and there (Precious being one of the best dM songs ever). One of the greatest bands in history, but like many others they should have called it a day before it was too late...
Been a fan since 88'. Got baptized by Strangelove. While I don't agree with all of your accounts, I state that you absolutely know what you're talking about. Subscribed!
Enjoy your stay, homie.
I've adored Depeche since '81, and this was a fantastic review of the band,
just one small annoyance though, its Dave GARRN not Dave Gaa-haan,
I have no idea on why Americans can never pronounce it properly.
This vid is great and I fully agree with you 👍
When I was young it was synth music, not electronic music. I fail to understand how synth bands like Depeche. Kraftwerk, Vangelis, Jarre, Front 242, Erasure, Yazoo, Ratata, Adolphson & Falk and so forth now suddenly are electronic bands. But, good for you to keep an open mind. So, so much music in that genre that people tend to not be able to experience.
Yes Alan's remix of In Chains says so much. He brought out the pure emotion of Martin's writing and put emphasis on Dave's vocal, something the original doesn't. And he wasn't even in the studio with them! It's a remix. I think there is some great stuff after Alan left, but he will always be the best interpreter and arranger of Martin's songs. He gave them an edge and took creative risks that paid off. Their later work is missing much of this. Like Alan says, Martin is still a great songwriter, but they just need a good producer to push them out of their comfort zone.
Ultra was one of the few albums I loved after violator and music for the masses
Tte very first album I ever bought with my own money is Broken Frame. I bought back in 1982 when I turned 12. I've been a hardcore Depeche Modian ever since.
Great review
My relationship with DM started off strangely. I bought the Some Bizarre album in early 1981 and fell in love with Photographic, then Dreaming Of Me came out and I liked that too. Same with New Life. Then JCGE was released and within three or four listens I was sick of it. It was on the radio in the UK all the time. I didn’t rate Speak & Spell either.
When VC left I agreed with the naysayers who said the band would die, but I still bought the See You, Meaning of Love, and Leave In Silence 12”s.
A Broken Frame came out and my ears pricked up. I wasn’t 100% convinced but at the same time I could definitely hear something interesting going on.
Then I bought tickets to see them on the ABF tour. My life changed that evening. I walked into the venue a complete cynic. However, within minutes I picked up on the atmosphere there. It really felt like a big party vibe. I hadn’t experienced that at concerts Id been too before.
The band came on, and my mind was blown. Three synths, a reel to reel, and Dave who was the star of the night. He carried the whole show. By the end I was buzzing and from that point on Ive been a devotee, seeing them 22 times to date.
One thing I took away from that first evening was just how fortunate I was to hear them play songs like Monument, Nothing To Fear and The Sun And The Rainfall. Its sad they’ve never played those since 😕
I just had to give you the 101:st thumbs up. :)
Ayyyyyyyy
Muy buen buen documental hicistes soy fan de dm desde el 91 ya tengo 48 años te mando un saludo desde buenos aires
Wonderful
Great retrospective. A b side that was great and didn't get enough recognition was Dangerous from Violator. Please listen to it. How did it not make the record?
Can’t believe they’ve never played it live either 🤷♂️. Or Happiest Girl
the greatest band on earth.
Mostly agree with what you said, I rate Sounds of the Universe higher than Playing the Angel and Ultra higher than either but hey, tastes differ.
Great review either way
U L T R A 😊❤😊
Some Great Reward is what started my love of them. Finally got to see them last year. Was great. (My husband was being a douche to everyone in the parking lot saying he saw them when there was four of em. Lol) what a douche.
Do you have a list of sources available?
Mainly the documentaries for every album they made
Without those weirdos Kraftwerk there would be no synth or electro genre. Nothing they did clothing, visuals or persona was done without much thought first. And I'm a DM lifer, 59yo and have seen every live show since 1986 but I have to give credit where credit is due.
I think Giorgio Moroder & Donna Summer are worthy too. I Feel Love sounded like the future from the first time I heard it.
You should do a retrospective on Sneaker Pimps
they offically died in 1995. no DM without Alan Wilder is like Journey without Perry
Journey is better with Steve Perry, but Steve Perry is better without Journey.
Very detailed and honest retrospective
Unfortunately I had to drop it after Ultra, well, you know
(because I got no knowledge for you to actually approve or disagree)
By the way, it would be interesting to check out recently announced Alan's records collection
I wonder how it would sound if Depeche Mode sang Only You. 101 has the best live versions of Somebody and Question of Lust.