Depeche Mode: The Podcast - Memento Mori, first listen song details!

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First impression of a handful of tracks from Memento Mori, who wrote what? I’ll tell you.
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[@yavlennyy]

Don't know how for the best album, but MM is the mosts hyped stuff in music for years.

[@tool4628]

I always dig your episodes man ! Been listening forever. Ur definitely a fan that shares cool cool commentary. Black Swarm . Much thanks

[@Crypto-Solo]

Lol. How can you not know the difference between Martin and Dave's voice? A true fan can tell. hahah

[@UPFX]

Oslo, Norway. August 11th. :) Strange that there’s no single release yet. So sad they’re not playing in Minneapolis!! Hope you find a great place to travel to see them.

[@brfts2001]

Wagging Tongue sounds interesting, esp the intro synth line, rest of the live recording was hard to pick up on but liked what I heard.

[@GeorgeGeropapas]

i love wagging tongue

[@user-sy9ke8cq1q]

Thanks for this info... so stoked to hear the album!

[@henryco4052]

Whats the tittle for the snippet we heard back in October on the press conference? The first snippet before Ghosts Again.

[@neotek8582]

I’ve only heard Wagging Tongue (aside from Ghosts Again) and it reminded me of Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth by Martin (off his Counterfeit EP). The quality was poor, so don’t hold me to that! 😂

[@retroreactions....]

Wow love that song...that's promising!!

[@TasteControl]

26:43 Actually, if they really sing "creatures and everything" that can't be a direct quote from The Cure's "Disintegration" because that song doesn't include the word "creatures". I think you meant the line "I knew I would leave you with babies and everything".

[@tokyoskyline1752]

New info: Appearance on Stephen Colbert show on 23rd Feb and invite by ticket lottery for Munich show 19th Feb. Hearing those touching stories and how listeners reached out DM to help them through loss it makes me wonder if Depeche Mode is actually French for comfort blanket. The power of music is amazing.

[@clemencezagorski71]

What is the meaning of "is actually French for comfort blanket" ?

[@tokyoskyline1752]

@@clemencezagorski71 Not sure if this is an ‘English thing’. During difficult times, whatever those may be, people reach out for support, reassurance, comfort, solace in something familiar to help get them through those times. In England we sometimes refer to these things as a ‘comfort blanket’. Hearing Jon read out those touching stories from the listeners, they have reached out to Depeche Mode for that purpose. Hence a humorous attempt, possibly a poor one, of playing with the correct meaning of Depeche Mode 'fast fashion’. In no way was it ever intended to undermine or mock anyone’s difficult circumstances, or national language, far from it. I know I have turned to their music and music in general to help me get through tough times and seek solace, or just to get a lift after a bad day at work. If this has caused anyone offence. Apologies. And I will be more than happy to edit or delete my post.

[@clemencezagorski71]

@@tokyoskyline1752 I absolutely dont feel offended. It was a real question. I was supposing that it was a local expression and I want to understand it. Now I know that it was a joke. Thank you for the clarification. 😀

[@scottchristy]

I'm curious to know how the Richard Butler thing came about

[@ninawildr4207]

Me too

[@neotek8582]

Same here. In my close DM circle of friends (fair warning, some of us are Alan homers, haha), most of us are pretty pissed off. Why? The assumption is that Butler didn’t write the lyrics, but helped with the music. So, if he did, then Martin may need to write an open letter of apology to Alan and pay him a shit ton of royalties. Again…big assumption.

[@stephanandersson8230]

@@neotek8582 not big, stupid assumption, Alan did not the the music, he produced and arranged (exept of two songs that he had credits for)

[@neotek8582]

@@stephanandersson8230 You, sir, are out of your mind. Have you ever heard of a song called Enjoy The Silence? 😂

[@stephanandersson8230]

@@neotek8582 yes, 100% written by Martin Gore, then made to disco my Flood and Wilder. Have you heard the demo?

[@DanKhoueiry]

Depeche Mode, Memento Mori 1. My Cosmos Is Mine
2. Wagging Tongue
3. Ghosts Again
4. Don’t Say You Love Me
5. My Favourite Stranger
6. Soul With Me
7. Caroline’s Monkey
8. Before We Drown
9. People Are Good
10. Always You
11. Never Let Me Go
12. Speak To Me

[@clemencezagorski71]

I agree : it seems to be as good as Violator. Martin Gore seems to be able to create melodies again. It's as if he had lost is talent for that during a long period. And now, it's back.

[@starykanalYT]

​@@dddayesq5061how?

[@tasha7221]

Bravo za komentare,,pozdrav iz Srbije

[@MyJoyDepecheMode]

🥰👍

[@mtennantmusic]

I'm really curious about what the Martin sung tracks will sound like. I would love to get another ballad out of him but he hasn't had one since ultra.

[@mandel94]

I'd call The Child Inside, Jezebel and Eternal ballads.. just not very good ones. Fingers crossed for another Home or A Question of Lust! :)

[@mtennantmusic]

@@mandel94 yeah, I would agree with that and even damaged people would be considered a ballad but when I think of a Depeche Mode ballad I'm thinking of something more along the lines of home

[@mandel94]

@@mtennantmusic ah yes, I forgot Damaged People. That's probably my favourite since home

[@scipio8866]

@@mandel94 i like jezebel!

[@mtennantmusic]

@@dddayesq5061 great song but it's no one caress.

[@amyh6485]

I got my postcard yesterday which I thought was really cool

[@michiganmegomaniacs211]

I was hoping for an album with a more layered, more full production. Personally, I don’t enjoy Depeche Mode “deconstructed”, or “raw/crunchy/underproduced”. I like it when there are different layers, sounds, and beats to explore with each new listen. This album, so far, sounds like a genuine return to form-strong harmonies, melodies etc. I also got tired of slow tempo “bluesy” stuff (delta machine), or political (spirit)…They are allowed to have their own opinions, but so am I. I still am somewhat conflicted about my Christian beliefs with Martins not-always-subtle digs at Christianity (blasphemous rumours, John the Revelator, even Ghosts again)…. sweet spot (violator, ultra, sofad)…

[@thirdlantern]

Couldn't agree more. I think the absence of depth, nuance, and atmosphere is attributable to Alan Wilder's masterful input. I also think Gore should be an equal opportunity agnostic, or whatever he is. Give some equal time to mocking Muhammed (PBUH), for instance.

[@andyd.5195]

Blah, crying more pls, I really enjoy it!

[@jessejames5763]

i have the same thoughts, last few albums sounds like demo's collections. Last well produced album was Exciter.

[@Benz74M]

Martin has said again in a recent interview that he's agnostic. He criticizes through many songs the Christian view of an "almighty god' that expects adoration, penance, and suffering for sins. Almost the entire SOFAD album can be interpreted as a critique of the Christian god. Ultra also has many stabs at Christianity. I'm a former Catholic (now agnostic), so feel even closer to Martin's lyrics amd agnostic views than ever.

[@michiganmegomaniacs211]

@@Benz74M How can someone claim to be an agnostic, and yet, take a particular interest in criticizing/critiquing a Christian God? Not Scientology mind you, no, not buddha, not Islam. I find that strange. Guess what? I don’t believe in the Easter bunny, I don’t believe in Santa, and so (frankly), I don’t waste my time on them. I find that behind every atheist and agnostic is someone who got burned by “religion”, and never experienced Jesus. I’m reminded of an article on Martin Gore from years ago that brought up the rejection he felt when attending a Christian church. It’s too bad. God loves him, and has a plan for him, but instead-he now uses his gifts in a worldly way. Are you this opposed to Islam? Hubbard?? No? Didn’t think so…God bless. I do appreciate your thoughts on this, but thoughtfully consider what I’m trying to say here.

[@TobychaserTobychaser]

More DM music.... bye