Depeche Mode's new record, "Playing The Angel", comes out on Oct. 18th in the US. After listening to this record for the past couple of days I think it's save to say that this record is one of the best of 2005 and that Depeche Mode is back. I really liked their older records "Violator" and "Music For The Masses"; this seems to be a return to that type of material. My favorite thing about Depeche Mode is that they go OFF! And I mean O F F! Want proof? OK... every song they wrote is either about heroin or 15-year-old girls?!! Now that's going off! Plus... add in the fact that these dudes acted a little gay from time to time, which scared away all the macho males and left tons of tang for themselves. And I ain't talking about the shitty orange space drink. These guys are borderline genius's I tell you!!! "Playing The Angel" turned out to be way better than I thought it was going to be. The only thing I'm not backing about it, is the retarded cover art... I'm guessing either a 4 year old drew it or the same douche bag that drew the last cover for The Cure is responsible. As for the music, I think the best introduction to the record are its first two songs. But seeing as how this isn't out yet I'm just gonna post the second song, "John The Revelator" and the single (which I'm not really that into, there are so many better songs on the record) which you've probably already heard, "Precious". These jams will make girls get wet in their panties, plus you can headbang to them. Take my advice kids, get into this band! Or at least buy a few of their records so it looks like you like em, cuz I heard that works too.
If you like these songs, buy this record.
bleh... i can't get into new depeche mode at all, ultra was good, exciter was shitty, and that single precious is... well... rubbish.
bring back alan wilder and songs of faith days i say! ah screw it, ill just listen to my recoil record instead...
Posted by: Mark | Thursday, October 06, 2005 at 04:40 AM
These songs are cool, I dunno what you're pissed about...
Posted by: Ray Cooter | Thursday, October 06, 2005 at 04:46 AM
for the record...who the hell bangs a guy for merely owning a record? Where are you finding these girls? "Depeche Mode? Do you have any Depeche Mode? Okay...let's go."
Posted by: paris hilton | Thursday, October 06, 2005 at 06:18 AM
"For the record, I have on several occasions gotten laid.."
at least someone can
Posted by: Ryan | Thursday, October 06, 2005 at 06:25 AM
shit is lame.
Posted by: erik | Thursday, October 06, 2005 at 12:25 PM
Gotten laid for Depeche Mode? Where do you meet these girls? You better hope that no girl you ever want to get with reads that. It's up there with one of the most disgusting things I've ever read.
Posted by: Monica | Thursday, October 06, 2005 at 01:11 PM
I love these people who take everything BUDDYHEAD says as serious...
Posted by: Ray Cooter | Thursday, October 06, 2005 at 01:24 PM
I don't know Monica, I think it was up there with one of the most sexually exciting things Ive ever read
Posted by: Elise | Thursday, October 06, 2005 at 03:20 PM
seriously back in the day girls got wet to DM...if you were on that train, they were in the backseat of your ride with their panties off past 11 on a school nite!
Posted by: shoegaze45 | Thursday, October 06, 2005 at 05:27 PM
If u haven't gotten wet to Depeche Mode you haven't gotten wet. Just joking, but seriously its true
Posted by: Elise | Thursday, October 06, 2005 at 05:32 PM
Ryan gets layed, don't make me laugh
Posted by: Elise | Thursday, October 06, 2005 at 06:13 PM
i think trent reznor should take lessons from this album -- then maybe he'll remember how to compose and then produce an album that sounds sincere. and no, i'm not comparing apples and oranges. seriously guys and dude-ettes, this album's produced like a mo-fo.
Posted by: John Metzger | Thursday, October 06, 2005 at 07:49 PM
Elise, I don't understand. I was quoting Travis.
Posted by: Ryan | Thursday, October 06, 2005 at 09:14 PM
Come to think of it I don't know why the hell I posted that, good call
Posted by: Elise | Friday, October 07, 2005 at 07:28 AM
2 more tracks:
http://jefitoblog.com/blog/?p=488
Posted by: btd | Friday, October 07, 2005 at 03:44 PM
One o these songs was on Smallville last week. I like Smallville. It is good. I also like other things like brushing the roof of my mouth with a soft toothbrush. Very refreshing!
Posted by: LL Cool F | Friday, October 07, 2005 at 04:18 PM
I have never seen Smallville, nor have I listened to these songs, but what I really want to know is: Does brushing the roof of your mouth tickle much?
Posted by: Bernadette | Friday, October 07, 2005 at 08:30 PM
Entire album here in 192kb MP3:
http://jermi.net/wordpress/?p=23
Posted by: btd | Saturday, October 08, 2005 at 06:37 AM
I've got another track up on my site.
Posted by: torr | Saturday, October 08, 2005 at 08:02 AM
This album is great! A very pleasant surprise, as I figured DM had run out of steam for good. Guess not!
Posted by: Johnboy | Saturday, October 08, 2005 at 08:48 AM
Upon first listen to "Precious," I knew right away that Depeche Mode has indeed returned to classic form, yet embracing freshness. The single's dominant keyboard melody reminded me of their "Enjoy the Silence," and the mildly distorted guitar was what made it sound contemporary. Of course, DM would be in its best if only Wilder would return as well; however, the remaining trio pulled it off—in a manner far much better than they did with 'Ultra' (only "It's No Good" caught my fancy) and 'Exciter' (I spent countless listens before "Dream On" sank on me. Relatively, DM is indeed now playing again with angels.
Posted by: aLfie the eLf | Saturday, October 08, 2005 at 09:28 AM
John the Revelator is a return to form..I think Gahan has injected some life sharing writing credits for the first time...if the rest of this cd is as good as this song I will have wet panties..if I was a girl and wore panties that is...P.S.--There can never be enough JAMC posts
Posted by: Spy | Saturday, October 08, 2005 at 10:47 AM
ok, had a bit of a listen to these songs, liked them both. "Precious" grew on me like moss. DM appears to be back in 3/4 form (sans Alan Wilder), Martin Gore is a fucking genius. the sound i get from these songs is a sprig of old school, a pinch of SOF&D and some new shit to round it off. can't wait to hear the album in it's entirety. Also, speaking of old, Some Great Reward, Construction Time Again, and Black Celebration are some greats...all the way up until Ultra which i think was a massive piece of dog poo. Speak and Spell and A Broken Frame are at the bottom of my list, but songs like Photographic, See You, Monument & The Meaning of Love (classic video of Dave Gahan shaking his skinny ass)are worth a listen to refresh yer memory...anywhey, it would be interesting to see them live, as the last time i saw them was at the Rose Bowl in '88 - i believe Wire was one of the opening acts as well... that is all.
Posted by: Gina | Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 06:10 PM
I started listening to Depeche Mode in 1980. They will always be my favorite band despite Dave's metamorphises and the bands break and everything they have ever been through. This new album makes me ache in my belly because it feels like Black Celebration or Music for Masses all over again for me.
Im male and I dont see the problem living for this bands new release like I did when I was still in eye liner.
Along with Kraftwerk, DM are the pioneers. That will never change nor will my adoration for them.
Posted by: eindhoven | Friday, October 14, 2005 at 08:18 AM
I've had this for a couple weeks and I'm so glad the Head put it up here. The production is great on it, but it doesn't feel like 15 year old mode. They added dirt and grime to the mix to give it some grit. Also check out Sinner in Me and Pain That I'm Used To.
Posted by: Bob A. Booey | Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at 06:53 PM