Depeche Mode’s fourth studio affair is a testament to their fearless evolution. It’s an album where the band found their voice—one unafraid to grapple with uncomfortable truths.
Read moreDepeche Mode’s ‘101’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
The live elements of Gahan’s vocals, the occasional twang of Gore’s guitar moments, and the excitement of the crowd is what carries ‘101’ and makes it a fun and enjoyable listen.
Read moreDepeche Mode’s ‘Construction Time Again’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
‘Construction Time Again’ initiated a run of six consecutive albums that had the band growing from strength to strength during the most musically consistent period in their career.
Read moreDepeche Mode’s ‘Songs of Faith and Devotion’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
It’s no surprise that tracks like “Walking In My Shoes,” “In Your Room,” “I Feel You,” and “Judas” have become mainstays in the band’s live arsenal.
Read moreDepeche Mode’s ‘Music For The Masses’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
A rich, multilayered mix of sex, drugs, isolation, obsession, gloom and contemplation, ‘Music For The Masses’ found the band creating new musical vistas.
Read moreIt’s No Good: Depeche Mode’s ‘Ultra’ Turns 25 | Anniversary Retrospective
Unfairly greeted with a tepid reception from the media at the time of its arrival, the band’s ninth LP found them pouring their struggles into its sound and distinctive, albeit heavier mood.
Read moreDepeche Mode’s Debut Album ‘Speak & Spell’ Turns 40 | Anniversary Retrospective
While their 1981 debut did not augur the stadium tours or multi-platinum LPs to come, it nevertheless offers little pieces of the band they would become.
Read moreDepeche Mode’s ‘Black Celebration’ Turns 35 | Anniversary Retrospective
Despite label executives’ early resistance to its new sonic direction, the group’s fifth studio affair found them carrying on in their commitment to make the album they were determined to make.
Read moreDepeche Mode’s ‘Violator’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
For a band that is often slighted by being dour, dark and depressive in their sound, their seventh studio affair is, for the most part, quite an uplifting and optimistic album.
Read morePREVIEW: 17 New Albums We Can’t Wait to Hear in 2017
With 2016 now behind us, check out a sampling of the forthcoming new long players we can’t wait to drop the needle on in 2017.
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