Told ya.
― Ned Raggett, Friday, 10 February 2017 16:34 (seven years ago) link
wasn't it one of the dudes from Liars in the video?
Yup, their drummer.
― Ned Raggett, Friday, 10 February 2017 16:35 (seven years ago) link
IIRC it had exactly the same vibe as the video for "No.1 Against the Rush"
― licorice oratorio (baaderonixx), Friday, 10 February 2017 17:14 (seven years ago) link
Every time a new Depeche Mode album is on its way, I always find myself going on a huge DM listening spree. Last night it was Songs of Faith and Devotion, which at one point was my favourite DM record. I was struck by how much I prefer the second half of the LP to the first, and I can hear the flaws in the production these days. Still a great record, though.
― Working night & day, I tried to stay awake... (Turrican), Friday, 10 February 2017 21:38 (seven years ago) link
American pre-presale, as it were:
https://presale.depechemode.com/
― Ned Raggett, Thursday, 23 February 2017 01:33 (seven years ago) link
for trivia fans: at 49 mins, this is their shortest album since SOFAD.
― a serious and fascinating fartist (Simon H.), Thursday, 23 February 2017 01:41 (seven years ago) link
not liking "Where's the Revolution" but have a bit of hope for the album.
― Bee OK, Thursday, 23 February 2017 03:09 (seven years ago) link
loving the video.the flatcaps : a reference to peaky blinders ? i love how in the beardy/train part they are all totally out of sync with each other.you just know they were taking the piss out of each other while doing that part.
― mark e, Thursday, 23 February 2017 08:18 (seven years ago) link
Meanwhile, the biggest 'UH' in a while w/r/t Depeche
https://twitter.com/Olivianuzzi/status/834799915058470917
― Ned Raggett, Thursday, 23 February 2017 16:36 (seven years ago) link
someone tell him about Martin
― ornate orchestral arrangements (DJP), Thursday, 23 February 2017 16:37 (seven years ago) link
it took me a minute, there are just so many things about Martin that would make him hate Spencer, but... yeah
― mh π, Thursday, 23 February 2017 16:42 (seven years ago) link
there's maybe a 20% chance fuckface has only heard/seen the video for "Where's the Revolution" and found it squared with his vague conception of depeche mode as an "edgy" band
― a self-reinforcing downward spiral of male-centric indie (katherine), Thursday, 23 February 2017 17:01 (seven years ago) link
http://gothamist.com/2017/02/23/depeche_mode_richard_spencer.php
part of me is giggling that this statement happened but a larger part of me is just despairing at 2016-17
― ornate orchestral arrangements (DJP), Thursday, 23 February 2017 18:00 (seven years ago) link
On top of everything else, that photo makes Dave look worryingly like Bono.
― Ned Raggett, Thursday, 23 February 2017 18:09 (seven years ago) link
Track-by-track impression on the Quietus
re:
I wish they would just go full-on dad-dance and record vocals over the VCMG albumβ ornate orchestral arrangements (DJP), Monday, February 6, 2017 10:58 AM (four days ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
β ornate orchestral arrangements (DJP), Monday, February 6, 2017 10:58 AM (four days ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
there's this:
βScumβCould it be that Martin Goreβs collaboration with former colleague Vince Clarke under the banner of the criminally under-rated VCMG has some bearing on the Depeche Mode of 2017? The evidence contained here would suggest that it does but those expecting an out-and-out banger are going to be disappointed. The BPMs are still well within the mid-tempo range but this does sound like house music on steroids. The percussion is driven by the kind of handclaps and claves thatβll have you pining for the Roland TR-808 while vintage synths swoop in and out of the track like scavenging birds.
Could it be that Martin Goreβs collaboration with former colleague Vince Clarke under the banner of the criminally under-rated VCMG has some bearing on the Depeche Mode of 2017? The evidence contained here would suggest that it does but those expecting an out-and-out banger are going to be disappointed. The BPMs are still well within the mid-tempo range but this does sound like house music on steroids. The percussion is driven by the kind of handclaps and claves thatβll have you pining for the Roland TR-808 while vintage synths swoop in and out of the track like scavenging birds.
Overall, it comes across as a mid-tempo (dare I say plodding) affair, with "So Much Love" being the (upbeat) exception. Hmm.
― willem, Tuesday, 28 February 2017 14:59 (seven years ago) link
If they've changed producers to essentially produce Delta Machine Pt. II then hm indeed.
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 28 February 2017 15:02 (seven years ago) link
Delta Machine had more uptempo numbers than what's being described here.
― ornate orchestral arrangements (DJP), Tuesday, 28 February 2017 15:14 (seven years ago) link
True, but it feels slower in the memory.
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 28 February 2017 15:16 (seven years ago) link
A dab-worthy track and no mistake!
What does this mean in British English?
― mh π, Tuesday, 28 February 2017 15:16 (seven years ago) link
That isn't British English, that is "White Person Who Just Learned About Dabbing" English
― ornate orchestral arrangements (DJP), Tuesday, 28 February 2017 15:32 (seven years ago) link
I'm still in disbelief so I'm going to assume it's a confused reference to smoking dabs and listening to music
― mh π, Tuesday, 28 February 2017 15:34 (seven years ago) link
Remix single out Friday:
https://www.discogs.com/Depeche-Mode-Wheres-The-Revolution-Remixes/release/9902627
Including Algiers! Could be good.
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 28 February 2017 19:48 (seven years ago) link
okay THAT is something I'm interested in
― ornate orchestral arrangements (DJP), Tuesday, 28 February 2017 19:49 (seven years ago) link
IIRC Dave's the big Algiers fan in the band.
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 28 February 2017 19:50 (seven years ago) link
Christ, that Quietus preview makes the record sound like a bit of a slog.
― Working night & day, I tried to stay awake... (Turrican), Tuesday, 28 February 2017 19:52 (seven years ago) link
I guess Ultra is a mid-paced record too, but that record that was made when the band were (arguably) still in their prime period and had Tim Simenon and co. chipping in with worthwhile ideas and production know-how.
Just thinking of the idea of a more consistently mid-paced version of Delta Machine makes me feel exhausted before I've even heard the thing.
― Working night & day, I tried to stay awake... (Turrican), Tuesday, 28 February 2017 19:58 (seven years ago) link
a super-grim, political midtempo Delta Machine
I mean, sign me up, how can you NOT be excited by that
― ornate orchestral arrangements (DJP), Tuesday, 28 February 2017 20:10 (seven years ago) link
You phrase it that way and that IS interesting.
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 28 February 2017 20:13 (seven years ago) link
we should do a post-peak poll. post-Ultra or maybe just the last 3 albums. the only amazing thing i've heard by them this last 10 years is Come Back.
― piscesx, Tuesday, 28 February 2017 20:28 (seven years ago) link
I think there's already been a couple of polls in that vein? Seems everyone has different ideas of what their best post-peak stuff is, anyway... I can't stand 'Come Back', for example!
― Working night & day, I tried to stay awake... (Turrican), Tuesday, 28 February 2017 20:30 (seven years ago) link
(love 'Nothing's Impossible' and 'Secret To The End', though, if we're talking Davesongs!)
― Working night & day, I tried to stay awake... (Turrican), Tuesday, 28 February 2017 20:31 (seven years ago) link
For me, their best post-Ultra IMO would include:
ShineFreeloveThe Sinner In MePreciousNothing's ImpossibleWrongIn ChainsHole To FeedSecret to the EndShould Be Higher
― ornate orchestral arrangements (DJP), Tuesday, 28 February 2017 20:35 (seven years ago) link
^ Love all of those. I didn't think much to 'Hole To Feed', but it got its claws in me eventually. 'Shine' and 'Goodnight Lovers' are my favourite things on Exciter by miles. Album 'Freelove' > single 'Freelove' too.
― Working night & day, I tried to stay awake... (Turrican), Tuesday, 28 February 2017 20:43 (seven years ago) link
Basically my thought is that post-Ultra, they really got into the idea of releasing their stronger songs as singles
― ornate orchestral arrangements (DJP), Tuesday, 28 February 2017 20:45 (seven years ago) link
also yeah, "Goodnight Lovers" is also great
― ornate orchestral arrangements (DJP), Tuesday, 28 February 2017 20:48 (seven years ago) link
Completely missed we have tour dates now:
http://depechemode.com/article/depeche-mode-announce-north-american-leg-of-the-global-spirit-tour
Fan presales start on the 6th.
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Depeche Mode Global Spirit Tour - Fall 2017 North American Tour
August 23 Salt Lake City, UT USANA AmphitheatreAugust 25 Denver, CO Pepsi CenterAugust 27 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music TheatreAugust 30 Chicago, IL Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
September 1 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun ArenaSeptember 3 Toronto, ON Air Canada CentreSeptember 5 Montreal, QC Centre BellSeptember 7 Washington, DC Verizon CenterSeptember 9 New York, NY Madison Square GardenSeptember 11 New York, NY Madison Square GardenSeptember 13 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union AmphitheatreSeptember 15 Miami, FL AmericanAirlines ArenaSeptember 18 Nashville, TN Ascend AmphitheaterSeptember 20 Austin, TX Austin360 AmphitheatreSeptember 22 Dallas, TX Starplex PavilionSeptember 24 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by HuntsmanSeptember 27 Phoenix, AZ AK-Chin PavilionSeptember 30 Las Vegas, NV T-Mobile Arena
October 2 Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara County BowlOctober 6 San Diego, CA Mattress Firm AmphitheatreOctober 8 San Jose, CA SAP CenterOctober 10 Oakland, CA Oracle ArenaOctober 12 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood BowlOctober 14 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood BowlOctober 21 Seattle, WA KeyArenaOctober 23 Portland, OR Moda CenterOctober 25 Vancouver, BC Rogers ArenaOctober 27 Edmonton, AB Rogers Place
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 1 March 2017 00:19 (seven years ago) link
No Boston dates? They hate DJP, clearly.
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 1 March 2017 00:21 (seven years ago) link
I think they might add more? That site where you could register for the presale listed other cities, but maybe they were gauging interest
― mh π, Wednesday, 1 March 2017 00:49 (seven years ago) link
I mean it's not like I expect that I could go
― ornate orchestral arrangements (DJP), Wednesday, 1 March 2017 01:04 (seven years ago) link
Your kids should be the avant-noise openers.
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 1 March 2017 01:34 (seven years ago) link
never mind, I got the email offering me chicago
― mh π, Wednesday, 1 March 2017 02:06 (seven years ago) link
From the Quietus review, I'm imagining one seriously fucking heavy listen, punctuated by headache-inducing bass. The concerts might be a bit of a downer though.
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Wednesday, 1 March 2017 15:44 (seven years ago) link
I will buy this but man does it does it sound like a drag from that review.
― licorice oratorio (baaderonixx), Wednesday, 1 March 2017 16:02 (seven years ago) link
Really hoping (since I think a new album's due from them too) that Algiers are the opener over here.
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 1 March 2017 17:22 (seven years ago) link
I'm imagining one seriously fucking heavy listen, punctuated by headache-inducing bass.
If it's mastered as loudly as Playing the Angel then the headache'll be guaranteed, at least.
― Working night & day, I tried to stay awake... (Turrican), Wednesday, 1 March 2017 17:28 (seven years ago) link
xp thanks for reminding me I was going to check out Algiers and never did!
― mh π, Wednesday, 1 March 2017 18:54 (seven years ago) link
oh DUDE Algiers rules
― ornate orchestral arrangements (DJP), Wednesday, 1 March 2017 19:03 (seven years ago) link
well I know that NOW
― mh π, Wednesday, 1 March 2017 19:04 (seven years ago) link
discovered Algiers through the ILM poll, they're the shit
― nomar, Wednesday, 1 March 2017 19:06 (seven years ago) link
Anyway, got my tickets through the fan presale -- twelfth row from the stage. After years of essentially seeing them high up and away it'll be nice to finally get a close-up view.
― Ned Raggett, Monday, 6 March 2017 17:17 (seven years ago) link