News on Depeche Mode's new disc +More: (ticket, electronic, dance)

DJ Phoenix · 12-12-2008, 04:48 AM

I cannot wait, Im so looking forward to their new release:

Bong 40 - “Wrong” (release date tbc)
// 11.12.08 16:32 // Posted by Peter2 //

The title of the Depeche Mode’s first “Single Of The Universe” leaked onto the internets today. While it’s been speculated since it’s inclusion at the October 6th press conference, it’s now not-yet-at-all-official that “Wrong” will be the lead single from the band’s yet-to-be-publicly-named album. While a release date has yet to be confirmed, it’s likely to be late March/early April, with a radio date some time in February.

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L.A. Times: Depeche Mode finishes new album, reveals new songs
// 12.12.08 9:43 // Posted by Amigo //

“We’ve completed the record,” the band’s frontman, Dave Gahan, told Pop & Hiss on Thursday via phone from New York. “There might be a couple of bits and pieces we’ve got to clean up, but I feel really good about the fact that we’re finished,” he continued. “I think we’ve made a great record.”

Gahan said the as-yet-untitled album, slated for release this coming spring, will have about 12 tracks.

“We’ve been spoiled for choice with this one because we recorded more songs for this record than we ever had for any [other] record,” he said. “Maybe I’m old school or whatever but once you start going over 12 songs, I think it becomes a little weird.”

Gahan confirmed the 2009 disc, which will be the first for EMI in the U.S. (the band has been releasing albums for Warner Music Group in North America for much of its career), will contain the tracks “Wrong” and “Peace,” snippets of which have been circulating the Web. Gahan, however, clarified that the actual title of “Peace” is “Peace Will Come to Me.”

Additionally, he unveiled the titles of three more new tracks — “Hole to Feed,” “Comeback” and “In Chains,” all co-written by Gahan — that are likely set for inclusion on the album. Gahan added that the recording sessions, which took place over the last several months in New York and Santa Barbara, were productive and that he and the act’s principal songwriter, Martin Gore, are working well together.

“We have about 18 songs,” he said, even hinting that the band will release a special EP or online-only add-on with the extra material next year.

But Gahan stressed that the EMI release will be just that — a proper record that doesn’t run too long.

Said Gahan: “I’ve been listening to the current play list, and I’m always still thinking of an album like Side 1, and Side 2. It’s like when you see a movie or something, and it goes over two hours and you’re like ‘OK, I get it.’ ”

So what will the new material sound like? Rolling Stone last month ran an “In the Studio” featuring the band, on which Gore was quoted saying the set has a “spiritual” feel.

“I know what [Martin] means by that, but if anyone’s thinking that the record will have a Gospel feel, it couldn’t be further from that,” Gahan said. “I feel like [the record] is [about] looking outside and a yearning for somehow coming together. The world is changing. Watching Obama getting elected was great. We watched it on TV in Santa Barbara and I get goosebumps thinking about that still. It’s going to take a long time, but I think some of that same feeling, that sentiment [of hope] is in the work.”

And though the band is increasingly fond of using guitars, the new disc may see a return to the Depeche Mode’s original analog synth roots — at least on a few tracks.

“Martin’s got this new fetish which is basically buying gear on EBay,” Gahan said. “He must have bought up half of the analog equipment around the world. We’ve got all these old drum machines from the 1970s, and even some of the stuff that we used in the ’80s as well, like old Moogs and Arps.”

As an example, Gahan noted that one of the new album’s stars is a piece of gear dubbed “The Colonel” - a vintage 1970s-era Steiner Parker synthesizer. It’s an instrument, said Gahan, “that makes crazy noises. We found it really inspiring and used it in a lot of things [on the new record].”

Depeche Mode announced portions of its 2009 “Tour of the Universe” earlier this year and is set to reveal U.S. dates in the coming weeks. Depeche Mode has maintained a strong fan base in the L.A.-area, thanks to such famed concerts as the 1988 Rose Bowl sellout captured in the film “Depeche Mode 101.” The band last played Southern California in 2006 at the Coachella music & arts festival.

“We had a great time on stage that night,” Gahan gushed. “It was one of those gigs where you just feel like you’re floating on air. I was singing great, the atmosphere was great, everything was right. It was very special.”

While Depeche Mode’s famously devoted fans await new music and tour dates, they have been busy bemoaning the fact that the band’s music has turned up in a Hilary Duff song. Her “Reach Out” heavily samples the band’s “Personal Jesus.”

“I don’t know what I think about it…. It’s a little weird,” laughed Gahan. “I think it was something that Martin didn’t really have any choice over, they kind of did it anyway. But, you know, it is what it is. Look, my daughter loves it. You know what she said to me? ‘But it’s not the same, Dad.’ ”

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scottsy · 01-02-2009, 11:52 PM

Wow! New Depeche Mode sounds great! Best band ever to turn from crappy eighties dance electric pop, to good, broody electronically tinged pop... Really have liked everything they did from the late eighties onwards, so i hope the new one maintains the standard of the releases these guys have put out!

Kayachi · 01-09-2009, 11:54 PM

Music for the Masses rocked....I saw them in concert back in the day.

scottsy · 01-10-2009, 12:57 AM

I was actually a big fan of Songs of Faith and Devotion for quite a while - I probably would love it just as much now, too... must get it out for a listen really soon!

bassplayer09 · 01-25-2009, 04:05 AM

Sounds pretty good! 18 songs is a lot for a DM album.

gopaldev · 02-26-2009, 08:30 PM

Listening to ''Violator'' right now! Killer stuff...

johne · 02-26-2009, 10:21 PM

Just bought track, "Wrong," now available in I-Tunes. I like it.
Another track now available if you purchase the pre-album release pass.

scottsy · 02-26-2009, 10:23 PM

The write up on the new Depeche Mode someone posted here made it sound very tempting... I have dabbled with their stuff in the past, enjoyable - sometimes a little slight and thin on material - but man if they can pull out another album of the same quality as Songs of Faith and Devotion, they'll have a winner to my ears...

Daunus · 05-22-2009, 03:13 PM

Random subject, but... These guys love to record in my hometown... I've yet to see them downtown, but some friends of mine have had such a privilege... Even got some stuff signed from them...

12-12-2008, 04:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
DJ Phoenix Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 202	News on Depeche Mode's new disc +More: I cannot wait, Im so looking forward to their new release: Bong 40 - “Wrong” (release date tbc) // 11.12.08 16:32 // Posted by Peter2 // The title of the Depeche Mode’s first “Single Of The Universe” leaked onto the internets today. While it’s been speculated since it’s inclusion at the October 6th press conference, it’s now not-yet-at-all-official that “Wrong” will be the lead single from the band’s yet-to-be-publicly-named album. While a release date has yet to be confirmed, it’s likely to be late March/early April, with a radio date some time in February. * * * L.A. Times: Depeche Mode finishes new album, reveals new songs // 12.12.08 9:43 // Posted by Amigo // “We’ve completed the record,” the band’s frontman, Dave Gahan, told Pop & Hiss on Thursday via phone from New York. “There might be a couple of bits and pieces we’ve got to clean up, but I feel really good about the fact that we’re finished,” he continued. “I think we’ve made a great record.” Gahan said the as-yet-untitled album, slated for release this coming spring, will have about 12 tracks. “We’ve been spoiled for choice with this one because we recorded more songs for this record than we ever had for any [other] record,” he said. “Maybe I’m old school or whatever but once you start going over 12 songs, I think it becomes a little weird.” Gahan confirmed the 2009 disc, which will be the first for EMI in the U.S. (the band has been releasing albums for Warner Music Group in North America for much of its career), will contain the tracks “Wrong” and “Peace,” snippets of which have been circulating the Web. Gahan, however, clarified that the actual title of “Peace” is “Peace Will Come to Me.” Additionally, he unveiled the titles of three more new tracks — “Hole to Feed,” “Comeback” and “In Chains,” all co-written by Gahan — that are likely set for inclusion on the album. Gahan added that the recording sessions, which took place over the last several months in New York and Santa Barbara, were productive and that he and the act’s principal songwriter, Martin Gore, are working well together. “We have about 18 songs,” he said, even hinting that the band will release a special EP or online-only add-on with the extra material next year. But Gahan stressed that the EMI release will be just that — a proper record that doesn’t run too long. Said Gahan: “I’ve been listening to the current play list, and I’m always still thinking of an album like Side 1, and Side 2. It’s like when you see a movie or something, and it goes over two hours and you’re like ‘OK, I get it.’ ” So what will the new material sound like? Rolling Stone last month ran an “In the Studio” featuring the band, on which Gore was quoted saying the set has a “spiritual” feel. “I know what [Martin] means by that, but if anyone’s thinking that the record will have a Gospel feel, it couldn’t be further from that,” Gahan said. “I feel like [the record] is [about] looking outside and a yearning for somehow coming together. The world is changing. Watching Obama getting elected was great. We watched it on TV in Santa Barbara and I get goosebumps thinking about that still. It’s going to take a long time, but I think some of that same feeling, that sentiment [of hope] is in the work.” And though the band is increasingly fond of using guitars, the new disc may see a return to the Depeche Mode’s original analog synth roots — at least on a few tracks. “Martin’s got this new fetish which is basically buying gear on EBay,” Gahan said. “He must have bought up half of the analog equipment around the world. We’ve got all these old drum machines from the 1970s, and even some of the stuff that we used in the ’80s as well, like old Moogs and Arps.” As an example, Gahan noted that one of the new album’s stars is a piece of gear dubbed “The Colonel” - a vintage 1970s-era Steiner Parker synthesizer. It’s an instrument, said Gahan, “that makes crazy noises. We found it really inspiring and used it in a lot of things [on the new record].” Depeche Mode announced portions of its 2009 “Tour of the Universe” earlier this year and is set to reveal U.S. dates in the coming weeks. Depeche Mode has maintained a strong fan base in the L.A.-area, thanks to such famed concerts as the 1988 Rose Bowl sellout captured in the film “Depeche Mode 101.” The band last played Southern California in 2006 at the Coachella music & arts festival. “We had a great time on stage that night,” Gahan gushed. “It was one of those gigs where you just feel like you’re floating on air. I was singing great, the atmosphere was great, everything was right. It was very special.” While Depeche Mode’s famously devoted fans await new music and tour dates, they have been busy bemoaning the fact that the band’s music has turned up in a Hilary Duff song. Her “Reach Out” heavily samples the band’s “Personal Jesus.” “I don’t know what I think about it…. It’s a little weird,” laughed Gahan. “I think it was something that Martin didn’t really have any choice over, they kind of did it anyway. But, you know, it is what it is. Look, my daughter loves it. You know what she said to me? ‘But it’s not the same, Dad.’ ” Top of the Ticket \| How political media handle Blagojevich's $#&*/=@ language issue \| Los Angeles Times __________________ http://www.buffalobeast.com/134/50mo...2008-full.html

01-02-2009, 11:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	Wow! New Depeche Mode sounds great! Best band ever to turn from crappy eighties dance electric pop, to good, broody electronically tinged pop... Really have liked everything they did from the late eighties onwards, so i hope the new one maintains the standard of the releases these guys have put out! __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

01-10-2009, 12:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	I was actually a big fan of Songs of Faith and Devotion for quite a while - I probably would love it just as much now, too... must get it out for a listen really soon! __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

02-26-2009, 08:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
gopaldev Groupie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 36	Listening to ''Violator'' right now! Killer stuff... __________________ Gopal (The Musical Mad Scientist) http://www.theintegralband.com

02-26-2009, 10:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
johne Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island, NY, USA Posts: 114	Just bought track, "Wrong," now available in I-Tunes. I like it. Another track now available if you purchase the pre-album release pass. __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/jenyc

01-09-2009, 11:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kayachi Groupie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles by way of Chicago Posts: 17	Music for the Masses rocked....I saw them in concert back in the day.

01-25-2009, 04:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
bassplayer09 Groupie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 24	Sounds pretty good! 18 songs is a lot for a DM album.

02-26-2009, 10:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	The write up on the new Depeche Mode someone posted here made it sound very tempting... I have dabbled with their stuff in the past, enjoyable - sometimes a little slight and thin on material - but man if they can pull out another album of the same quality as Songs of Faith and Devotion, they'll have a winner to my ears... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

05-22-2009, 03:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Daunus Groupie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 14	Random subject, but... These guys love to record in my hometown... I've yet to see them downtown, but some friends of mine have had such a privilege... Even got some stuff signed from them...