Letterman show on Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/ultra_depeche/sets
― Doctor Madame Frances Experimento, LLC", Wednesday, 13 March 2013 21:50 (eleven years ago) link
hmmm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6Y1lv9PNtA
― Johnny Fever, Friday, 15 March 2013 16:03 (eleven years ago) link
oh phew, I was terrified from the title that this was going to be another dreary dirge
― Darth Icky (DJP), Friday, 15 March 2013 16:10 (eleven years ago) link
I feel like this is a song they've recorded with slight variations at least 5 or 6 other times.
― Johnny Fever, Friday, 15 March 2013 16:12 (eleven years ago) link
hmm haven't clicked on this yet but the title does not inspire...
― licorice oratorio (baaderonixx), Friday, 15 March 2013 16:17 (eleven years ago) link
this describes 80% of the catalog of every band
― Darth Icky (DJP), Friday, 15 March 2013 16:18 (eleven years ago) link
Yeah, it's called "having a style."
― 誤訳侮辱, Friday, 15 March 2013 16:43 (eleven years ago) link
That said, I like the track but not the vocals.
― 誤訳侮辱, Friday, 15 March 2013 16:45 (eleven years ago) link
yeah same here - same feeling I got from the B side of the 1st single. Weird.
On this one here I do hear echoes of past attempts at bluesy stomps, so I guess I see the SOFD influence, but still struggling to see the Violator one.
― licorice oratorio (baaderonixx), Friday, 15 March 2013 16:49 (eleven years ago) link
Weak retread of Personal Jesus beat?
― Another turning point, a stork fuck in the road (ledge), Friday, 15 March 2013 16:58 (eleven years ago) link
While we wait, BTW
http://www.dmremixes.com/acoustic.htm
― Ned Raggett, Sunday, 17 March 2013 17:56 (eleven years ago) link
Annnnd up at iTunes
http://consequenceofsound.net/2013/03/stream-depeche-modes-new-album-delta-machine/
― Ned Raggett, Monday, 18 March 2013 21:52 (eleven years ago) link
He's doing a pretty good Nick Cave impression on the second song.
― Kitchen Person, Monday, 18 March 2013 22:11 (eleven years ago) link
Hmmm, on first impressions I'm not really feeling this. There's some good songs near the beginning but I just lost interest halfway through. It's a shame as I thought the last album was their best since Violator. Maybe it just needs more time?
― Kitchen Person, Monday, 18 March 2013 23:11 (eleven years ago) link
Actually liking this a lot myself five songs in -- I was joking elsewhere based on people's reactions that we might be getting an Exciter II and that's kinda the feeling at points, only instead of hyperfocused-LFO precision it's definitely the Ben Hillier-produced version of the band, forced into strange shapes. "My Little Universe" is my sleeper winner so far.
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 19 March 2013 01:57 (eleven years ago) link
In conclusion -- would drop a song or two, feels like the hour-long thing it is as it stands, but overall a treat and a half.
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 19 March 2013 02:35 (eleven years ago) link
might wait for the physical release - for once i have rather low expectations, since the last album got me thinking that even DM could lose it - the idea Exciter II does not excite me much (hawr-hawr) but then again it's probably better than Sounds of the Universe pt 2
― licorice oratorio (baaderonixx), Tuesday, 19 March 2013 09:29 (eleven years ago) link
it sounds like timbaland produced this
― reggie (qualmsley), Tuesday, 19 March 2013 14:15 (eleven years ago) link
on my first real listen-through; love the first two tracks, which sit in some weird pocket between "I Feel You" and "Corrupt"
"Heaven" may make more sense in context but I'm not holding my breath; really wish they'd gone with "Angel" instead as the lead single
― the pheromones of hot clothing (DJP), Wednesday, 27 March 2013 14:53 (eleven years ago) link
haha okay "Heaven" does make more sense in context, color me surprised
still a terrible pick for lead single
― the pheromones of hot clothing (DJP), Wednesday, 27 March 2013 14:56 (eleven years ago) link
okay "Secret to the End" is fucking incredible
― the pheromones of hot clothing (DJP), Wednesday, 27 March 2013 15:02 (eleven years ago) link
I am reasonably certain that Dave will never be able to sing "Should Be Higher" live
― the pheromones of hot clothing (DJP), Wednesday, 27 March 2013 15:26 (eleven years ago) link
man this is way better than "heaven" had me expecting.
― adam, Wednesday, 27 March 2013 21:07 (eleven years ago) link
still think i will prefer the late night doom grooves of dave + soulsavers to this ...
― mark e, Wednesday, 27 March 2013 21:53 (eleven years ago) link
DL does an interview:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2013/mar/28/depeche-mode-interview-delta-machine-dysfunctional
― Ned Raggett, Thursday, 28 March 2013 15:43 (eleven years ago) link
Judging by that Letterman performance there are a few songs he can't sing live.
― Fetchboy, Thursday, 28 March 2013 20:24 (eleven years ago) link
I more or less always like Depeche Mode's work (save for "Songs Of Faith And Devotion" not as much), but this is still one of the better albums I have heard from them post "Violator".
― The GeirBot (Geir Hongro), Friday, 29 March 2013 01:59 (eleven years ago) link
Haven't heard the album yet, but I thought they sounded good on the Letterman recording. The gigs are going to be ... mellow in between the hits though (a lot like the "Exciter" tour). "Soothe My Soul" could be an exception to that though.
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Friday, 29 March 2013 21:16 (eleven years ago) link
so far I am especially digging:
Welcome To My WorldAngelSecret to the EndShould Be HigherAlone
― the pheromones of hot clothing (DJP), Monday, 1 April 2013 14:29 (eleven years ago) link
This album is fine, but my god it feels feels long. I like the comfort of hearing Depeche Mode, but I wish it was a little less mood and more payoff. The Pitchfork review, I think, made some really good points about the group's particular sort of sleepwalking. If anything DM seems more potentially adventurous than even, yet oddly conservative in its execution. I wonder who would make a better producer than the current guy? I was going to say a return to Flood, but then I saw that he mixed this one.
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 1 April 2013 15:16 (eleven years ago) link
I think I've played the bonus tracks twice? It's just a little too much of a good thing to sit through in one session.
― the pheromones of hot clothing (DJP), Monday, 1 April 2013 15:17 (eleven years ago) link
I do like the idea of turning to another auteur collaborator like Bell or Simenon. Someone to liven things up a bit.
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 1 April 2013 15:21 (eleven years ago) link
I wish it was a little less mood and more payoff
My favourites, "My Little Universe" and "Soft Touch/Raw Nerve", both feel cut short right before the payoff. I expect/want these payoffs to be executed in their live renditions on the tour!
― willem, Monday, 1 April 2013 15:27 (eleven years ago) link
so big shocker here but right now I am really, really loving this album
the only missteps IMO are "Heaven" and "Slow", everything else ranges from good-if-not-necessarily-immediately-compelling to holy-shit-must-play-on-repeat
current fave song is "Secret to the End"
― the pheromones of hot clothing (DJP), Wednesday, 3 April 2013 02:50 (eleven years ago) link
Wise man. (Been slacking on actually getting this album but I will rectify that this weekend...)
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 3 April 2013 02:51 (eleven years ago) link
waht
GO GET THE ALBUM, IN FACT GO GET IT NOW
― the pheromones of hot clothing (DJP), Wednesday, 3 April 2013 02:53 (eleven years ago) link
I won't make you listen to Rhye but this is fuckin DM ffs
Dude I've HEARD the album plenty of times, the stream, remember!
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 3 April 2013 02:53 (eleven years ago) link
Give me SOME credit.
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 3 April 2013 02:54 (eleven years ago) link
STREAMS ARE NOTHING
SHOW YOUR FEALTY WITH YOUR WALLET
IT'S A LOT LIKE LIFE
HAVE I HIT A RAW NERVE? AW BROTHER GIVE ME A HELPING HAND
― the pheromones of hot clothing (DJP), Wednesday, 3 April 2013 02:55 (eleven years ago) link
My first reaction was "Enough of the blues dirges already" but they're so strong that I just can't help myself. My least favorites are "My Little Universe" and "Soothe My Soul" but they're easy enough to skip.
― Fetchboy, Wednesday, 3 April 2013 02:56 (eleven years ago) link
I will showing fealty in these next couple of days given a certain thing called 'concert pre-sales'
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 3 April 2013 02:56 (eleven years ago) link
I cordially invite you to eat me because I won't be able to see them on this tour
― the pheromones of hot clothing (DJP), Wednesday, 3 April 2013 02:57 (eleven years ago) link
also I love the love affair with 6/8 and 3/4 on this album
*I* can't help that. I told you to set up the Ponzi scheme among your hapless coworkers but no.
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 3 April 2013 03:01 (eleven years ago) link
2nd fave is "Alone"
it's very weird to me that on more recent efforts I've started enjoying Gahan as a songwriter more than Gore
― the pheromones of hot clothing (DJP), Wednesday, 3 April 2013 03:04 (eleven years ago) link
Fresher toolkit given late start? Not that he's been 100% but he seems to have come at this whole thing with some unexpected angles, also he seems to have a good sense on how to collaborate with the hired hands. (Who at this point have been with the band LONGER than Alan Wilder, believe it or not...)
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 3 April 2013 03:06 (eleven years ago) link
you know what would be awesome, is an album done by Uber Depeche Mode with Wilder and Clarke back in the group for the one-off
― the pheromones of hot clothing (DJP), Wednesday, 3 April 2013 03:08 (eleven years ago) link
"Thank you, thank you ladies and gentlemen. And now, eighteen versions of 'New Life.'"
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 3 April 2013 03:09 (eleven years ago) link
The album sounds better than everything they've done since Ultra - which is comforting, because I was expecting a production job more along the lines of the preceding two. Song-wise? Highlights for me: 'Welcome To My World', 'Secret To The End' and 'Soft Touch/Raw Nerve' are standing out in particular. I don't think there's anything here as good as 'Home', 'It's No Good' or 'Precious', though. About 6/10 for me so far, may improve on subsequent listens, but right now I'm enjoying the new OMD album more (which is something I don't think I could have ever said during the '90s, and I'm a fan of both bands).
― The Jupiter 8 (Turrican), Wednesday, 3 April 2013 03:18 (eleven years ago) link