First Time Hearing Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence (Reaction!)

[@staceycromer1172]

Enjoy the trip down this rabbit hole. Check out “Never Let Me Down Again” or “Everything Counts” or “Policy of Truth” or “People are People” next.

[@peace-and-quiet]

... Shake The Disease Precious Strange Love Personal Jesus Everything Counts BlasphemousRumors Never Let Me Down World In My Eyes Don't Say You Love Me Master & Servant

[@pjhabit1018]

Never Let Me Down Again (Live In Barcelona 2009)

[@xsty1968]

Never Let Me Down Again (for sure!)

[@xsty1968]

Simple but powerful - so glad you were into it. A lot of their themes are BDSM influenced…I think you would really enjoy “Never Let Me Down Again”. As you stated in your review, you can’t really have pleasure without pain.

[@Some_Guy_Called_Raven]

yesss people are people sooo fitting for today

[@scottNNJ]

Depeche Mode “People are People”. A song with such an obvious message, but people still need to be reminded.

[@EthanBSide]

🤜🤛

[@coachtomas]

The way you break down the lyrics, chefs kiss. I dont know any other reactor that spends time on this.

[@kennbicknell5492]

Check out Mdreeezy, he does as well Also a great reactors. But we got love for Shon, dude is awesome.

[@rb7007]

A great UK group. You need to react to “Personal Jesus” next. 😀

[@Abri412]

💯 Electronic Western doesn't seem like it would work, but...

[@martinfehringer6408]

Still getting goosebumps after 35 years

[@GaryCain-qf5vi]

❤Depeche Mode great 80's and 90's "Just Can't Get Enough" , "Personal Jesus" , "People are People" so many great song's Peace Gary Great Reaction👍 ❤

[@olybobby]

Maaannnnn, I love this timeless gem so dang much - I'm glad you covered it and nice job doing so

[@PasqualeCastillo]

World in my eyes, everything counts, get the balance right, it's no good , walking in my shoes, useless, strange love, 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@reanimated]

UGHHH "Useless" I adore that song and people don't give that one its props too much all these years later. Something about the song paired with the video...I remain convinced it's a breakup song for Alan.

[@njbiker2008]

I just found your reaction videos I went down the rabbit hole and watched you for 3 hours. You are one of the few who can pick a song apart, so it is good to watch. I'm 65 and glad I got to see most of the real bands live the music today sucks rock shows were like an adventure...the whole band had to put on a show!!

[@xanajak]

Depeche Mode is a top 3 band of the last 40 years.

[@evelynne2846]

Live performances of their songs, in my opinion, are the best....... even their recent performances. They are still as entertaining in 2024. Yes, still touring with HUGE crowds forty years later. Here's 35 years of their live performance (pieced together) of Never Let Me Down Again. You can see that they still are great. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKfWfJecq66hi5I

[@charlesswitzer8378]

I wish I could hear this again for the first time like this haha. It's fantastic, but they have soooo many other exquisite songs, particularly from the 80s, a few of which are even better than this one IMO.

[@time2chill121]

Feelings are intense. ... so does the Pain Words are Very.... Enjoy the Silence

[@darkphyn]

Anyone else have their own personal sing-along/dance party for this??!?

[@BlackVultureX]

You should watch the live in Berlin video of this song.

[@andyyoung9463]

Came to say this. Shon, it's always worth checking out their live performances. Maybe try Personal Jesus at the Devotional tour next.

[@pjhabit1018]

Yup

[@matthewrandom4523]

Absolutly brilliant live!

[@andreastietz8231]

Great band, great reaction! Try "Policy of truth" or "Never let me down". 2 more bangers from Depeche Mode 🙂👍

[@marcelvanosch6839]

One of my favorites is "somebody" , but with depeche mode you can't go wrong , succes with the looooooong list of hits !!!

[@88strange88]

So many songs. 40 plus year career which is still going strong. Their latest album Momento Mori came out in 2023.

[@ashleydixon4613]

Depeche Mode is a deep rabbit hole you’d be happy to fall down, but you MUST watch them live! This track, live in Berlin, or Never Let Me Down Again (in Paris I believe? They’re not hard to find) -you must see the live versions. Hands down, DM is one of the best live acts EVER (and I swear I’m not just saying that bc they’re one of my favorite bands). Lead singer Dave Gahan has been compared to Freddie Mercury bc of his stage presence and ability to keep the audience in the palm of his hand the whole time. (The other original member still remaining, Martin Gore, is the main songwriter.) They’re still filling arenas and stadiums in their early sixties, and still somehow just as energetic-I FINALLY got to see them live in 2023 and was blown away by how good they still are. Best concert I’ve ever been to.

[@TheNotedHero]

While their live performances are great, when it comes to a first listen of the Violator album, the studio versions are sublime.

[@ashleydixon4613]

@ I definitely agree, but also think he should watch the videos as well. As soon as they started working with Anton Corbijn they truly found their “brand,” so to speak.

[@reanimated]

That tour was a blast! But damn yo, people were losing it when they put up some screens of Fletch, so soon after his passing. In other news, I'm still haunted (in the good way) by their duet on "Waiting For the Night" during that show.

[@tracithomas6543]

Gotta check out the live version from their concert in Berlin - absolutely amazing!!!! DM is an amazing rabbit hole to explore. Been a fan since their first album dropped in 1981 when I was 13, and it’s been an incredible journey watching their evolution from burgeoning synth pop artists into the electronica icons they now are. RIP Fletch, you are loved and missed. Suggestions that are conceptual? Try Fly on the Windscreen; Never Let Me Down Again; Master and Servant; Everything Counts (from 101 - live at the Rose Bowl 1988); Behind the Wheel; Personal Jesus; Leave in Silence; World in My Eyes; Black Celebration; Policy of Truth; A Question of Time; I Feel You.

[@pjhabit1018]

Never Let Me Down Again (Live In Barcelona 2009)

[@albertscanlon2005]

Hi Shon.. keep moving man!...Remember Depeche Mode back in the 80s . Bought their first album "Speak and Spell" It was early days of the Synth and Depeche Mode were one of the very best. One of the few early Bristih bands of the 80s who cracked America and became a global supergroup. Went to see them in Birmingham UK back in the mid 80s...happy days. Martin Gore such a talent and innovative combined with Dave Gahan's all round frontman performances, a real genuine show-off! was perfect. I think this single was voted best single in the UK in 1990. Plenty of DM songs to delve into Shon. Nice reaction

[@florida52001]

omg ty for reviewing them. one of my favorites. i remember listening to this on my way to college in the late 80's

[@wellenstrom]

... early 90's. ;-)

[@HHIngo]

@@wellenstrom So isses... 🙂

[@florida52001]

@@wellenstrom oops, i'm old lol you are right. early 90's. i was close to 30,31 yrs old. ty for reminding me lol

[@leroyrs]

Sounds typical 80s . Maybe because the song was produced in 1989 😜

[@scottmclaughlin1410]

Those musical interludes are the sound of the 80s to me

[@reanimated]

Even though it was literally the cusp of the 90s... ;) but all such years are strange transitional times.

[@sharonstonts]

Well, you need to see them perform...it's an experience 😊 You should check out "Personal Jesus" next.

[@CallitWhatitis-bn2qd]

Depeche mode is the bomb. I always took the lyric line: Vows are broken...to be broken... Is more intended to mean my much the same as 'Never say never'. That by vowing anything is potentially setting yourself up for a major failure whether intentionally or because of unforeseen events, unknown circumstances, etc. that are beyond control... But, as a GenXer that usually listened to rock, Depeche Mode was one of the non rock more new wave type bands that imo were and still are awesome!

[@marcfinch8915]

They've got a lot of stuff for you to discover. I recommend »Never let me down again«, »World in my eyes«, »I feel you«, »Stripped« and »People are People«. Because this band put so much attention to sound design you should listen to the studio versions first.

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

Nice choice, lad. They're my fave, so, there's so much to say, I can't even try. Martin Gore is the guitar player and the genius behind the band. He did most of the writing till he finally got over himself and let Dave Gahan, the singer write some stuff too, and now they're better than ever. And boy, do bands love to cover their stuff. Everybody from Lacuna Coil to Susan Boyle (sorry about the rhyme) have covered this song with good reason. By all means, give "Personal Jesus" a listen (and boy, has THAT been covered. The Johnny Cash cover is necessary. The Marilyn Manson version should be heard, too.) but you can throw a dart and hit a great song. You'll love this band. Rock on, young man!

[@tappingthevein1]

You need to do more Depeche Mode, maybe Barrel of a Gun, and maybe the Smiths you will love anything either of these bands do.

[@marieclaudeb.2366]

Now this is a rabbit hole you will be happy about ❤ soooo much to hear.. you should watch them live, the energy, still today, is just electric 🎉

[@angelaarsenault]

Classic! Their song Personal Jesus is just a banger.

[@deborahpaley21]

"Never Let Me Down Again", "Personal Jesus", "Master and Servant", "Sacred", "Pleasure Little Treasure", "New Life" for starters. One of their earliest I love is "Photographic" but it is of it's time, they're so young and synthpop was so new, but it shows the early promise of the band.

[@adamdodgshon638]

My favourite band of all time. You nailed the pronunciation! This band has so many different styles across their 40+ year career. Try Home, Stripped, Blasphemous Rumours, Before We Drown, Everything Counts. Also well worth checking out a live rendition. The Berlin live performance of this song is great.

[@reanimated]

Ooh I like your taste. Funny thing though, I am convinced Martin keeps the truly best songs for himself. Between "Home," "Somebody," "A Question of Lust"...just a pet theory. ;)

[@adamdodgshon638]

@@reanimatedI think he used to. For me, 21st Century Martin’s sung songs are some of my least favourite on each album, and the ones Dave has written tend to be my favourites (Speak To Me, Before We Drown, Cover Me, Broken, Should Be Higher, Come Back, Suffer Well, Nothing’s Impossible)

[@Bryan_Master_Blaster]

My wife and I have enjoyed Depeche Mode in concert several times over the years. They never disappoint.

[@jai07070]

I love the whole Violator album by this group. Please check out Personal Jesus from that album!

[@reanimated]

That album's an end-to-end play. Perfection.

[@richardc8795]

*Personal Jesus *Blasphemous Rumours *Behind The Wheel *Never Let Me Down 😁

[@brudergrimm7145]

*Photographic, live in Hamburg & *Just can´t get enough, but yes, Never let me down again(maybe live in Paris) - you have to see them LIVE, Dave is a beast on stage !!!

[@TheNotedHero]

Check out any of the songs from their Violator album. Top tier album, one of the best albums of all time from an audio mixing perspective. Maybe "Policy of Truth" is a good song to start with, great lyrics!

[@ginafragata2947]

They are amazing live , i see Depeche Mode last yer and they are soou amazing ❤

[@rusbell2981]

You have become my favorite reactor because you actually take the time to read the lyrics and really go in deep into it.

[@marcomaccari1429]

In Europe Depeche Mode have been very successful for about 35 years...... especially in Germany

[@oskarobit]

The band's name is taken after a fashion magazine that was published from the 70s to 2001. /de.'peʃ/ /mod/ "De" as in delicate, "peʃ" as in pet but adding the"sch" sound as in rubbish. This song, initially, was meant as a downtempo without drums and it was about the silences in between the notes of a composition. Martin Gore: "It's just about a feeling of not wanting anything else, feeling totally satisfied, and even the words and everything seem an intrusion. You don't need anything else, you're totally happy. It's a nice song, it's nice, that's a way to put it, it's nice." One of the founders of this band was VINCE CLARK who left them to form the duo YAZOO (pure eighties synth sound) and ERASURE . The band that they looked at was ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES IN THE DARK (OMD). Yazoo songs: Don't go - Situation - Only You Erasure: Sometimes - Ship Of Fools - Oh L'Amour OMD: Joan Of Arc (Maid Of Orleans) - Souvenir - Enola Gay - Bauhaus Staircase...

[@andreasmith6528]

You did say it correctly and they have a deep catalog. They’re one of my kid’s favorites, so I got to hear a lot of them in the 90s.

[@gyozalover]

I started listening to Depeche Mode back in the 80s. Have them downloaded on my phone today.

[@caseymacmacl7463]

One song by Depeche Mode that you should definitely check out is Blasphemous Rumours. I'm not sure if you want to do a video about it since it's one of their more polarizing songs but I really think you'll appreciate the ... feeling behind the lyrics.

[@newfiemom8696]

I’ve seen them in concert a few times ❤❤

[@neilredrup7663]

U should have reacted to the live version in Germany. Real show stopper!

[@heatherhutchins1828]

Siouxsie and the banchees - peek a boo

[@reanimated]

+ Cities in Dust

[@ICTS22]

The quad remix with the classical music breakdown in the middle is the best version of this song.

[@greggbradford2307]

Oh man, ur diving into the sideline top shelf bands... Welcome!!! Great Great band!!!!

[@nathanclarke2777]

They were my favorite bands forever till Linkin Park then they became number 2! This is such a great song to introduce people to Depeche Mode!

[@heatherhutchins1828]

The KLF 3am eternal

[@Abri412]

To me, this song feels like being outside alone and just breathing the fresh air without all the voices of the world crashing in on you. The beat is even a walking pace. The relationship bit also applies, obviously, but when this comes on, I just want to go for a nice solitary walk. Alone, but not lonely.

[@caseymacmacl7463]

I speak French and your pronunciation is perfect!! That's just one of the reasons I love your videos so much. You go the extra mile to lean how to properly pronounce the names!!🧡🧡

[@ninawildr4207]

Check out their live concerts especially devotional tour from 93❤❤❤

[@bubuwawa]

The word and meaning are so deep when you really listen to them. And how many outro's build and layer so much without getting softer and quieter on the end. Great song and a great reaction.

[@josephmckinney9660]

I was really into Depeche Mode back in the day. I saw them in concert in 1990 when they were touring in support of this album.

[@heatherhutchins1828]

New order- bizarre love triangle

[@epongeverte]

This band has a long list of hits.

[@Loveduff]

My favorite of all time. Love them. Never disappoints in concert either..thanks for doing this video

[@sarablack2547]

please do the offical video for people are people and have the lyrics handy. if you check one of their first songs just can't get enough on top of the pops you'll see how young and clean they look from how they evolved in both image and music.

[@SviraSvi]

This song is so satisfying. 80's classic hit, one of Depeche Mode's best tracks :) The entire Violator album is awesome!

[@sasapetroski981]

My favorite song from Depeshe Mode😊😊😊

[@mrcatsuit]

Gotta do It’s No Good

[@lesliedaubert1411]

You should check out their video of this song at a concert in Berlin.

[@rickfroehlich6693]

IM WITH YOU MAN ON YOUR JOURNEY TO 1 MILLION. Been with you from the start. Love your reactions! Very real. One of my favorite reactors.

[@ruufusdeleon1264]

Watch their live performances. They have always taken it to the next level.

[@AmberJ6]

So glad I found your channel Shon!

[@christophegowans3504]

Go and watch the beautiful video too

[@stefynik]

We all love the video but the live version is incredibly good ❤

[@Yipples-BookClubofOne]

Watch some of their live performances. Definitely worth doing more.

[@marioibarra7886]

See this song live in Berlin

[@elizabetht7461]

My favorite band ❤

[@reanimated]

MY MAN. I had to click through instantaneously, and it's a like before I even hit play. One of my very favorite bands of all time, ALL TIME. I've seen them perform several times over the years, and they slay, so do check out some live videos if you get the chance, and I'd really encourage you to go all the way back to Depeche Mode 101 for something there. I've been a huge fan of theirs since...well, since this album, really, like 3/4 of my life ago, middle school baybee. And then I worked backwards from there and moved forward too. This album, "Violator," is No Skips. I miss Alan being in the group. I did get to meet him at one of his own shows apart from DM years ago, with Recoil. He gives amazing hugs and my inner young teen was thrilled. And finally: RIP Fletch!

[@danieleldon7195]

"Wrong" is an amazing song with a perfect video.

[@ginafragata2947]

I love Depeche Mode ❤

[@christinahilt2978]

My favorite song of theirs is “I Want It All.” My first dance at my wedding to my husband was a song of theirs “Somebody.”

[@newfiemom8696]

Words can cut like a knife

[@ScanMan1967]

The live version in Berlin is sooooo much better. Give it a watch.

[@bpalm74]

Saigon Kick-Love Is On The Way Spacehog-In The Meantime Soil-Halo

[@darrylross3298]

Personal Jesus.. gotta do it. One of my all time fave songs

[@rickfroehlich6693]

CHECK OUT THE LIVE VERSION

[@andreasmith6528]

Btw, I’m ready for more Elton John. Someone Saved My Life Tonight, pretty please.

[@diananuttman8291]

Oh man,, you should have watched the video that was live from Berlin! That's what all the other reaction vloggers watch lol Anyway, glad you liked this one! They're amazing and you should definitely check out more of their music! They have 15 studio albums!

[@redzone77p]

The LETTERMAN THEATER in NYC live is really nice.

[@melissatopham4018]

PLEASE react to reaction to Terence Trent D'arby ~ Wishing Well..Official Music Video.

[@Boudicca-England]

Depeche mode…heaven

[@DaltonAnthony-aLT]

Please please PLEASE do "That Summer" by Garth Brooks! The correct audio is by "Prestons Country Music Connections". I think you would absolutely love it!!

[@user-pe9gz8si8k]

One of their best songs for me is Blasphemous Rumors from their album Some Great Reward. If you do the reaction please run it all the way to the end. Also. Thank you for picking the studio version. Depeche Mode uses a lot of sounds that are never recreated in live performances.

[@artnmind]

Love Depeche ❤

[@karlrogers3929]

Celebrate their newer stuff still from the 80s World in my eyes Depeche Mode which is translated from Fast fashion

[@karlrogers3929]

Depeche Mode is in the Rock Hall of Fame

[@aaronl4116]

Please do more reaction to Depeche Mode! I like your authentic reactions and how you took time to go over the lyrics. I won't list the songs you should hear because there are so many great songs they have, and you can see what others are recommending, you almost can't go wrong.

[@Whinenrages]

Another great reaction👍

[@JesperLauritsen-m7z]

get them from start, they are epic 😍

[@dougwill8850]

They have a ton of good songs. How about reacting to "World in My Eyes"?

[@leamardeg9439]

Live in Berlin a must see

[@N1K0MAC15]

w song more new wave plz

[@btminimal6641]

Fantastic song to react to for a DM first. "Personal Jesus" and Enjoy The Silence to are off the album Violator whitch are DM's highest song to hit the USA Billlboards. DM are a huge influance on the Detroit Techno scene

[@brendancummings7958]

Try the Lacuna Coil version 👍

[@nisetteoyola395]

❤

[@karlrogers3929]

Second album catching up with Depeche Mode