Depeche Mode

vaz02 · 01-15-2009, 02:25 PM

Depeche Mode are to release new studio album, ‘Sounds Of The Universe’ on April 20, 2009 on Mute.

Recorded in Santa Barbara and New York with Ben Hillier, the band returned to their pioneering electro roots, using a lot of vintage analogue synthesisers and drum machines. Lyrically the release contains many of the group’s enduring obsessions plus more overt black humour than any of their previous collections.

Like their 2005 studio album, ‘Playing The Angel’, ‘Sounds Of The Universe’ features writing credits for both Martin Gore, the group’s primary songwriter, and Dave Gahan who after honing his talents on two solo albums, has earned his place as Depeche Mode’s second writer. The release also marks a reunion between the band and producer Ben Hillier (Blur, Doves, Elbow), who worked with the band to help give their new album its timeless sound. The album contains the first single from the release, ‘Wrong’. Other standout tracks include Martin Gore's velvet-lined Scott Walker croon on the sensual lounge-music ballad ‘Jezebel’, to the sci-fi gospel-blues hymn ‘In Chains’ and ‘Hole To Feed’..

As one of the most influential bands of the post-punk era, with global sales in excess of 100 million, Depeche Mode belongs to a select premier league of super groups who have survived from the early 1980s with their ideals, creative vision and core members intact. Formed in 1981, Depeche Mode - Martin Gore, Dave Gahan and Andy 'Fletch' Fletcher - continue to win critical and commercial acclaim across the world both in the studio and on the road. All of the band’s 11 studio albums have reached the Top Ten in not only the UK and USA but 20 plus countries around the world. Additionally, since their inception Depeche Mode’s live shows continue to be a must-see attraction, with the group playing to 2.8 million people across 31 countries on their last tour alone.

Their ‘Tour Of The Universe’ kicks off in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 10th, which features a sold out date at London’s O2 Arena, May 30th. For more information please go to depeche mode dot com

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Ive recently only just got into DM and im really enjoying to the lyrical content of a lot of their songs. Gore is an amazing songwriter and i cant wait for this new album.

Enjoy The Silence is probs my fav song by DM and live its a total killer.

**Sicy** · 01-15-2009, 02:29 PM

Wow DM is still goin strong eh? I was a huge fan in 88-89.. saw them a few times on tour. Lots of good stuff.

phanan · 01-15-2009, 02:30 PM

Looking forward to this.

Screwtape2 · 01-15-2009, 02:50 PM

**Bonochick** · 01-15-2009, 03:35 PM

Oooh...

u2popmofo · 01-15-2009, 03:49 PM

Playing the Angel had some really good songs on it, hopefully this one does as well.

Drowningman · 01-15-2009, 03:50 PM

This is great news. DM is probably second on my list after U2.

Has anyone seen David Gahan's Bono impersination?

I think its a little extra bit on their "One Night in Paris" DVD

Of course it was done all tounge-in-cheek as Dave and Bono are good friends

coemgen · 01-15-2009, 04:43 PM

I'm looking forward to this. I hope it's a strong album.

greenlight7-11 · 01-15-2009, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drowningman

Has anyone seen David Gahan's Bono impersination?

I think its a little extra bit on their "One Night in Paris" DVD

Of course it was done all tounge-in-cheek as Dave and Bono are good friends

I have the ONIP DVD and I don't remember anything like that. I think maybe you're referring to this:
http://oldsite.depechemode.com/video...rehearsal.html

U2inUtah · 01-15-2009, 11:56 PM

New DM

Looking forward to it

Spring should be good for new music

U2DMfan · 01-16-2009, 01:09 AM

I didn't even know anything about this.

My, how times have changed. I was a huge DM fan from about 91-98
<<<<obviously my username is severely dated.

FitzChivalry · 01-16-2009, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by U2DMfan

I didn't even know anything about this.

DM is one of my faves. I've seen them about 5 times from the 90's on, although their 80s output is far and away my favorite. I don't think even U2 can match the 1 - 2 - 3 pure greatness and high-quality conistency of Black Celebration, Music For The Masses and Violator. Those 3 albums together are almost an unbeatable feat for the mega-bands from the 80s.

Color me f***ing excited for this new album!

RedRocksU2 · 01-16-2009, 02:36 AM

yes, I am excited.

Slipstream · 01-16-2009, 05:24 AM

Awesome! Cool studio clips on the website as well.

ShipOfFools · 01-16-2009, 06:54 AM

Sweet!

After U2 and Radiohead, Depeche Mode is my favorite band. I hope their new album is as good as Playing The Angel; I wasn't too thrilled with "Exciter."

**KhanadaRhodes** · 01-16-2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaz02

Like their 2005 studio album, ‘Playing The Angel’, ‘Sounds Of The Universe’ features writing credits for both Martin Gore, the group’s primary songwriter, and Dave Gahan who after honing his talents on two solo albums, has earned his place as Depeche Mode’s second writer.

greaaaaaaaaat

MrPryck2U · 01-16-2009, 11:28 AM

Good news! I saw DM at MSG in 2001. They were awesome!

gvox · 01-16-2009, 12:36 PM

Ok, I can't possibly miss this tour.

FitzChivalry · 01-16-2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KhanadaRhodes

greaaaaaaaaat

Uhhh, Dave wrote the best song off Playing The Angel, 'Suffer Well'

(and the only DM song ever to be nominated for a Grammy Award), so I say it's a good thing he's writing more songs for DM.

cdisantis83 · 01-16-2009, 06:42 PM

If "Hourglass" is any indication, Dave's contributions should be quite solid. Let's hope that the quality of the album resembles "Playing the Angel" more than it does "Exciter."

01-15-2009, 02:25 PM	#1
vaz02 Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: manchester Posts: 7,447 Local Time: 09:55 PM	Depeche Mode Depeche Mode are to release new studio album, ‘Sounds Of The Universe’ on April 20, 2009 on Mute. Recorded in Santa Barbara and New York with Ben Hillier, the band returned to their pioneering electro roots, using a lot of vintage analogue synthesisers and drum machines. Lyrically the release contains many of the group’s enduring obsessions plus more overt black humour than any of their previous collections. Like their 2005 studio album, ‘Playing The Angel’, ‘Sounds Of The Universe’ features writing credits for both Martin Gore, the group’s primary songwriter, and Dave Gahan who after honing his talents on two solo albums, has earned his place as Depeche Mode’s second writer. The release also marks a reunion between the band and producer Ben Hillier (Blur, Doves, Elbow), who worked with the band to help give their new album its timeless sound. The album contains the first single from the release, ‘Wrong’. Other standout tracks include Martin Gore's velvet-lined Scott Walker croon on the sensual lounge-music ballad ‘Jezebel’, to the sci-fi gospel-blues hymn ‘In Chains’ and ‘Hole To Feed’.. As one of the most influential bands of the post-punk era, with global sales in excess of 100 million, Depeche Mode belongs to a select premier league of super groups who have survived from the early 1980s with their ideals, creative vision and core members intact. Formed in 1981, Depeche Mode - Martin Gore, Dave Gahan and Andy 'Fletch' Fletcher - continue to win critical and commercial acclaim across the world both in the studio and on the road. All of the band’s 11 studio albums have reached the Top Ten in not only the UK and USA but 20 plus countries around the world. Additionally, since their inception Depeche Mode’s live shows continue to be a must-see attraction, with the group playing to 2.8 million people across 31 countries on their last tour alone. Their ‘Tour Of The Universe’ kicks off in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 10th, which features a sold out date at London’s O2 Arena, May 30th. For more information please go to depeche mode dot com -------------------------------------- Ive recently only just got into DM and im really enjoying to the lyrical content of a lot of their songs. Gore is an amazing songwriter and i cant wait for this new album. Enjoy The Silence is probs my fav song by DM and live its a total killer. __________________

01-15-2009, 02:29 PM	#2
Sicy Sizzlin' Sicilian Forum Administrator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 71,103 Local Time: 02:55 PM	Wow DM is still goin strong eh? I was a huge fan in 88-89.. saw them a few times on tour. Lots of good stuff. __________________ __________________

01-15-2009, 03:35 PM	#5
Bonochick Halloweenhead Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cherry Lane Posts: 40,820 Local Time: 05:55 PM	Oooh... __________________ "Knight in shining Zubaz." Bonochick [at] interference.com

01-16-2009, 12:36 PM	#18
gvox Ghost of Love Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In The Ballroom of The Crystal Lights Posts: 20,138 Local Time: 04:55 PM	Ok, I can't possibly miss this tour. __________________ band on fb

01-16-2009, 06:42 PM	#20
cdisantis83 Refugee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Among Badgers Posts: 1,033 Local Time: 04:55 PM	If "Hourglass" is any indication, Dave's contributions should be quite solid. Let's hope that the quality of the album resembles "Playing the Angel" more than it does "Exciter." __________________

01-15-2009, 02:30 PM	#3
phanan Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: in the darkness on the edge of town Posts: 26,347 Local Time: 04:55 PM	Looking forward to this.

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Screwtape2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Omaha, Nebraska “With Screwtape on Kettle Drum and Wormwood on Harpsichord!” Posts: 18,353 Local Time: 04:55 PM

01-15-2009, 03:49 PM	#6
u2popmofo Blue Meth Addict Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utah Posts: 37,238 Local Time: 04:55 PM	Playing the Angel had some really good songs on it, hopefully this one does as well.

01-15-2009, 03:50 PM	#7
Drowningman War Child Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Earth, Local Interstellar Cloud, Milky Way, Virgo Supercluster Galaxies, The Universe Posts: 560 Local Time: 05:55 PM	This is great news. DM is probably second on my list after U2. Has anyone seen David Gahan's Bono impersination? I think its a little extra bit on their "One Night in Paris" DVD Of course it was done all tounge-in-cheek as Dave and Bono are good friends

01-15-2009, 04:43 PM	#8
coemgen Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Black and White Town Posts: 3,962 Local Time: 04:55 PM	I'm looking forward to this. I hope it's a strong album.

01-15-2009, 11:56 PM	#10
U2inUtah Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 3,557 Local Time: 02:55 PM	New DM Looking forward to it Spring should be good for new music

01-16-2009, 01:09 AM	#11
U2DMfan Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: It's Inside A Black Hole Posts: 6,637 Local Time: 03:55 PM	I didn't even know anything about this. My, how times have changed. I was a huge DM fan from about 91-98 <<<<obviously my username is severely dated.

01-16-2009, 02:36 AM	#13
RedRocksU2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Murrieta, CA. Posts: 26,437 Local Time: 02:55 PM	yes, I am excited.

01-16-2009, 05:24 AM	#14
Slipstream Refugee Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: British Columbia Posts: 1,474 Local Time: 02:55 PM	Awesome! Cool studio clips on the website as well.

01-16-2009, 06:54 AM	#15
ShipOfFools War Child Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 814 Local Time: 05:55 PM	Sweet! After U2 and Radiohead, Depeche Mode is my favorite band. I hope their new album is as good as Playing The Angel; I wasn't too thrilled with "Exciter."

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01-16-2009, 11:28 AM	#17
MrPryck2U ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Hudson Valley, NY, USA, Earth Posts: 10,099 Local Time: 04:55 PM	Good news! I saw DM at MSG in 2001. They were awesome!