FIRST TIME HEARING Depeche Mode - Policy Of Truth (Official Video) REACTION

[@neatdesign]

Depeche Mode are SO underrated for their vocals. Dave Gahan's baritone is so sexy, and Martin Gore's vibrato is heartfelt and lush. They also sound just as good singing live as they do recorded. I'm always surprised how few people mention this.

[@knalltfix]

DM live is the best.

[@DxModel219]

this is because Alan Wilder's musical talent is soooo good that it is above or on par Dave's fantastic vocals. Gore's vocals I actually like as much. His soft vibrato in Somebody and Question of Lust is amazing. Wished he'd sing more.

[@DxModel219]

@Rose Madder yup for sure too bad Alan left the band in 1995 they have never been the same

[@JeterSwisherFan88]

Yeah. I personally think Gore and especially Gahan have lovely voices in their own right.

[@chanceneck8072]

It's the recipe with ALL Depeche Mode related: It takes TIME ... to grow on you. 😅 It HAS TO grow on you. But once you let Depeche in your heart (I used to HATE Depeche Mode 😅 Now I may be one of their biggest fans in Germany, as is my brother), there is no turning back. And you'll finally feel more complete!

[@nikkie9302]

This is a song I can listen for the rest of my life and never get tired of it.

[@jillkearl4382]

Yes!

[@Darrenski]

Ditto, I can play it all day long on repeat for the past 35 years and it sounds as good every time.

[@pedrobelem]

this is one of their best songs. Violator is a masterpiece

[@andonedave]

Welcome to the soundtrack of my youth. I’m a gen Xer who grew up listening to D Mode. Back when they were super popular with their fan base but had yet to hit it big in the US. Violated changed that. I remember the detractors calling them “Depressed Mode.”

[@JohnnyUtah15]

Yeah!!!!!! Violator is a great album. "World in My Eyes" has to be in my playlist. I ripped my CD into mp3 format back in the day and listen to it occasiomally.

[@benshafer5198]

Nice. Favorite DM track!

[@JohnnyUtah15]

@@benshafer5198 Indeed! Wish Jay would react to it.

[@jeepgirljody]

So good!

[@JohnnyUtah15]

@@jeepgirljody You betcha! Nice song to sway to. Edit: Sorry, had to correct a typo.

[@StephanieMarie]

LOVE World in My Eyes! I also love Blasphemous Rumors so much. That entire album is fire.

[@alexfinns6162]

Depeche Mode started in the early 80s (1981 I think) with their first album speak and spell. The writer of that album Vince Clark left the following year. Since then, all songs have been written by Martin Gore. This song was part of the 1990 album violator. The lead singer’s name is Dave Gahan.

[@LeeDfined]

Excellent song. They actually played it on R&B stations back in the day

[@davidwalker683]

Dave Gahan is the lead singer-the album- violator. You owe it to yourself to listen to the whole thing .. awesome!

[@brt5273]

One of my top bands from the 80s. Dark, watery, seductive and genuinely/naturally/casually edgy....like falling into dark, velvety suede. Love the sound, style and looks. Dave Gahan was phenomenal on stage. Their concerts were always major pheromone fests

[@14gilbertst]

'Never Let Me Down Again' is similarly brilliant. (This is from the album, Violator. Every song is great. Try 'Blue Dress or 'Waiting for the Night')

[@manicpanic3544]

Blue Dress is one of my favorites off that album

[@aerynsunx]

'Never Let Me Down Again' is tops in my book, along with 'Policy of Truth'. These songs always go on repeat for me.

[@drakulkacz6489]

@@aerynsunx Policy of Truth is sonicaly the best song they have. Whole the Violator albus is great.

[@estherboo3057]

Yes!

[@DarkDefender01]

Never Let Me Down Again is from album Music for the Masses ;)

[@cmit120]

1. Personal Jesus 2. I feel you 3. Stripped 4. Barrel of the gun 5. World in my eyes 6. It's no good 7. Walking in my shoes 8. Never let me down again 9. Enjoy the silence 10. Free love (flood mix) 11. Just can't get enough. I recommend all of those songs by them.

[@kimmy9817]

I like little 15 as well

[@scottyg3406]

Strangelove

[@_Shadoh_]

Useless. Shake the Disease. Leave in Silence. Etc. ppp.

[@trhpro3431]

Let us not forget “Somebody”

[@bathset1119]

16. Precious

[@CGermanB]

DeMo has been going SOLID for 40 years now, something many cannot claim in their music career. Every album they put out is a hit and their fan base is rock hard. ♥♥♥

[@descendingforth]

Probably the best Depeche Mode song along with Enjoy the Silence and Personal Jesus.

[@janetlutz2400]

Enjoy the silence❤

[@Mx.RumpusParable]

People often wonder as they are so much electric-oriented, but that sound you wondered about that panned across the ears that when "verrrrrrmmmmm" dropping in tone is a guitar doing that "duh-dum, duh-duh, duh-duh dummmm" with the end note/chord sliding down and panning across, toned to fit the rest of the song's sound so it gives a synth-feel. It's another where they started mixing Martin's guitar playing into the songs, but still keeping it more back in the mix as opposed to songs like Personal Jesus and such where it's placed clearly and out front. Loved the 80s for the heavy experimentation and genre cross-overs that happened then and formed so much of current sounds/genres - it's nice to hear the occasional artist now that really takes those risks/playfulness with their work, too, while still sounding like it's them and not putting out something not fitting them. If you've not hit them/him, I'd suggest Aesthetic Perfection for an independent artist who is inspired by the industrial, new wave, synth-pop, metal mix depending on which song but also each (so far that i've heard, I'm working my way through as a new fan) but reliably still feels like him each song. For something heavy/industrial-electronica I'd suggest Gods and Gold. For something lighter/poppier/synth side I'd suggest Big Bad Wolf or Never Enough. More DM I'd suggest is the Only When I Lose Myself - Live at Launch, Vienna where Martin sings the live (Dave sings on the album, if memory serves) and you don't have to worry about copyright block. For newer work of theirs the audio-only so no copyright block is the song Soothe My Soul with Dave as lead.

[@Oddworld2024]

“World in my eyes” is your next Depeche Mode song, yes? Please please please?❤️

[@jeepgirljody]

Probably my favorite band - I love "In your room" it gives me chills.

[@storiedworlds6261]

Probably my favorite DM song, too. I prefer the album version.

[@badhairday_247]

Album version every day.

[@kimberlyfoust2815]

I agree with you... album version is the best.

[@StephanieMarie]

I was waiting to see your reaction to the slowed down tempo. Did not disappoint! DM is such a great band!

[@rogdawg123]

stephanie 😍

[@williamfryman4360]

Depeche Mode started in 1980. This album Violator, which also contains “Personal Jesus” and “Enjoy the Silence” which are also considered part of DM’s signature songs list, came out in 1991. They’re still going. David Gahan, Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher have been doing this together since 1980. Gahan is the vocalist, Martin Gore is the guitarist and Andy is the keyboardist. Just three dudes from Basildon, England not afraid to try new sounds and change styles between albums.

[@Matuteilcapo]

They are Icons! They are legends! They are the Greatest! Bow down!

[@buzzardbeatniks]

This song is from the album Violator (1990) In my personal opinion Violator is one of the very few albums that is perfect from start to finish.

[@paulsheedy4650]

These guys, Yazoo, Eurythmics, Erasure, Petshop Boys.....what an era for electronic music experimentation. They're all regular listening for me.😀👍🎶📀❤️

[@florenciaalvarez3213]

So I guess I’m not the only one! I can’t go a day without music, especially the bands you’ve mentioned! Awesome @Paul Sheedy!

[@paulsheedy4650]

@@florenciaalvarez3213 Me neither. Music in the car all the time, at home and at work.😀🎶

[@florenciaalvarez3213]

@@paulsheedy4650 And then watching Jovaughn react, it’s priceless! I absolutely love his reactions!

[@jamesbradley2301]

And Vince Clark in three of the above! Some influence.

[@jimmymac4559]

This is probably their finest song. Musically and lyrically.

[@nathanclarke2777]

Definately top 5 easy!

[@danielsegen]

Yeaaahhhhhh

[@neilsiamond4614]

2nd for me home is first:)

[@nathanclarke2777]

@@neilsiamond4614 That is an amazing song!

[@mkmstillstackin]

It's up there, that's for sure! Hard to say though with DM because they have so many good ones. "Everything Counts" and "Question of Lust" are pretty darn good lyrically as well.

[@hollydatsopoulos7998]

"Personal Jesus" is my favorite from them. This is my second favorite from them. Great band! 👍

[@megwhite8624]

Shake the Disease has a real sense of longing in it...so good!

[@megwhite8624]

And Mercy In You. I LOVE DM.

[@samuelgirard1407]

Recorded in 89' but the album was released in 90'. At the time they were a foursome, Dave Gahan on vocals, Martin Gore wrote most of the lyrics, sometimes sang, and played guitar. Andrew Fletcher, keyboard and synth, and Alan Wilder composing a lot of the music on piano (he was Classically trained) and keyboards, synth & also played the drums, even though they used the drum machine much of the time.

[@surlechapeau]

J, Their you'll love their "Just Can't Get Enough" and "Everything Counts".

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Everything Counts is one of my very favorites too!

[@tamaraholloway9634]

I really love watching you discover and enjoy the music of my youth. I'm almost 50, and it solidifies we really had some great music back then that transcends generations.

[@brandibugh1]

I'm almost 51 and I have always Loved dm one of my all time favorite bands.

[@JT-ok6re]

This album Violator came out in 1990! It was one of their big hits behind Enjoy the Silence. Dave Gahan baritone voice is amazing.

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

Killer album. Every,song is great. "PERSONAL JESUS " IS FANTASTIC. ✌🌻🌻

[@CheLGaZm]

Depeche Mode kicks ass i received Violator for Christmas the year it came out.... One of my most favorite gifts

[@xanajak]

Depeche Mode is all about sounds, layers and layers of sounds ... and Dave's voice.

[@lesleywarnock228]

OMFG HOW TF DID I MISS THIS NOTIFICATION?!?! DM are my all time favourite band!🖤🖤🖤🖤 From the moment I heard Just Can't Get Enough in 1981 I was all-in. To this day I'm convinced the Dave Gahan is still waiting for me 😆 When you listen to their albums in chronological order you can hear how much the band grows. I am 52, 53 next month and I put my headphones on, put some DM on and I'm that new wave girl in the middle of the club dancing her face off 🖤🖤🖤 I would love to see you react to Black Celebration and blasphemous Rumours Thank you SO much Jay ❤ you've really made me smile 😊

[@martinbaron2921]

This song was pre-released via the telephone. Seriously! There was a phone number you could dial to hear the song before it was on the radio.

[@storiedworlds6261]

This song was on their 1990 album Violator. The late 80s and early 90s were their peak, but they continue to make music in the 2000s and 2010s. You really should do a DM deep dive. How about an album reaction? Their four best, in my opinion (in chronological order): 1. Black Celebration 2. Music for the Masses 3. Violator 4. Songs of Faith and Devotion.

[@AlderPeak]

101 + Violator is pretty much all you need.

[@entraunes]

Depeche Mode is fuckin dope 👌 Regards from Europe 💚

[@solenzo2006]

Rest in peace Fletch 🥲 Violator is one of the greatest album of all Time Classic

[@inphanta]

Excellent, excellent choice sir. And yes, you NEED more Depeche Mode in your life. :)

[@Liz-cmc313]

One of the best bands of 80s along with Tears For Fears. I loved living in the 80s as a teen ❤️

[@alxkmlr1]

Your reaction to this makes me appreciate this song more even though it wasn’t one of my favorites. If you haven’t done it before do yourself a favor and listen to Enjoy The Silence. Probably the best song they ever done. Singers name is Dave Gahan.

[@bryanforis1839]

Great sounds great music that there in rock roll hull fame

[@Sonnie0325]

This song is from their album Violator - which is one of my favorites. Dave's dark, rich vocals pair well with the music. The genius behind the "sounds" you hear is Alan Wilder. He's amazing! 🤩 When he joined, he changed their sound from synth-pop to more Industrial/electronic. When he left, DM changed yet again - but they are still brilliant! Would love to see more DM Reactions.

[@mariefc8504]

Depeche Mode has always been a favorite of mine. Listen to Personal Jesus, and People are People - absolute bangers.

[@lyletuck]

This one isn't Quite from the '80s - it's from 1990. It's from their landmark album "Violator." If you want one convenient spot to listen to an entire album of Depeche Mode greatness, "Violator" is your huckleberry. That was their album that got the attention of people who previously disliked Depeche Mode and/or their style of music. Even rock fans couldn't ignore the quality of "Violator". It's where you should start if you ask me.

[@elizabetapastulovic1270]

Oh wow they have great songs!Great choice!💥💞💖💥

[@sonyawasmer2344]

Have always LOVED this beat and vibe! 💜

[@thomasperkins7318]

Violator is definitely in the top ten of all time. Music and lyrics are fantastic!

[@dominicbenavidez520]

This is trance music to me bro..All the sounds trance me out ..I like there music alot..Vampire music 💯

[@mkmstillstackin]

Thanks for reacting to this one. "Violator" from start to finish is suuuch a good album! I remember getting the CD first week it came out, rushing home and listening. Couldn't believe my ears as to what I was hearing. Those were the good ole days. So, many hidden gems there to unpack. Some of the ballads are their best work. "Blue Dress" for example is just superb.

[@andtheneverythingchangedwh5234]

Policy of Truth came out in 1990. I would recommend thier song "Precious" , that came out in 2005 and is very good.

[@badhairday_247]

One of their best. Great reaction.

[@balinejorg6731]

DM started in 1981-82, lead singer is Dave Gahan, songwriter Martin Gore, bass Keys, Andrew Fletcher, (Alan Wilder was also in the group then, left after some years later) try listening to "Heaven" an absolutely awesome song. they change through the years, but are the same as well. this is off their Violator album. if you haven't tried, listen and review Tom Waits, i can give you some suggestions, his is very eclectic and odd, he uses his voice as part of the instrumentation. Blessings

[@e-conrecords4665]

Violator is one of the greatest albums ever made. A perfect 10/10.

[@Riviere8281]

One of my favourite bands ever!Their lyrics are amazing!

[@ninawildr4207]

The one responsible for all that layering of sounds that you loved is the one and only ALAN WILDER😀

[@kathyjam2482]

Just Can't Get Enough is a JAM from them

[@DaveMustang74]

I remember watching the video on MTV a long ass time ago in high school. I'm a metal head, but I still love this song. Great album too. Always have a copy. Lol

[@ACM-by9lw]

Depeche mode was founed in 1980, by Vince Clark( later Yazoo, Erasure) Martin Gore, Andy Fletcher and Dave Gahan (Lead singer). First single was Dreaming of me, it was released Feb. 1981 Debut album, is Speak and Spell. Okt. 1981. Just can't get enough, is the biggest hit, form this record, and still well known. Vince Clark was the prime songwriter, on this record. He left after the first record. Martin Gore took over songwriting , and in came Alan Wilder, (officially member in 1983, on the album Construction time again. They are a very innovative band. Changing sound an style on every new record. This song is from the album Violator, from 1990(their best record ) witch also includes Enjoy the Silence, and Personal Jesus. Alan Wilder, sadly left the Band in 1995. He had a huge impact on Depeche mode's style and sound. Thier music, is mainely made with synthezisers, and samplers. Depeche mode's best music period 1981 - 1993. Boy you have a long way to go, if want to go trough thier music. But it is worth it.

[@faithnyou1732]

DM began their career in 1980, but this song was released in 1990, and it's probably their biggest hit. BTW, that's a guitar making that sound you mentioned. This is my favorite song by DM. Thank you!

[@musicaddict5076]

This entire album is a masterpiece from beginning to end.

[@rogdawg123]

facts

[@RebeccaStamm]

“Personal Jesus” is one of my favs. Depeche Mode is classified as electronic music, synth pop, or new wave. They’re from Essex, England and started to play together in 1980. The group is: Dave Ghana - lead vocals, co-songwriting) Martin Gore - (keyboards, guitar, co-lead vocals and main songwriting) Andy Fletcher (keyboards) Former Members: Vince Clark - composer, songwriter, and a previous member who went on to form another awesome, synth pop band, Erasure. Depeche Mode’s first album, Spark and Spell, was released in 1981. One of the most popular songs from that album was “Just Can’t Get Enough.” “Policy of Truth,” released on May 7, 1990 is a song on the Violator album. This is their only song to chart higher on Billboard Hot 100 in America than in Britain. Their latest album, Spirit, was released in 2017 with “Where’s The Revolution” being one of the best sellers. Depeche Mode was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.

[@andyyoung9463]

You missed Alan out! He's been massively influential on their sound over the years!

[@RebeccaStamm]

@@andyyoung9463 - Alan! How could I have forgotten Alan Wilder! He was only with the band from ‘82-‘95.

[@robertbarber1624]

It’s Dave Graham and album is Speak and Spell

[@andyyoung9463]

Almost. It's Dave Gahan

[@RebeccaStamm]

@@andyyoung9463 - The misspelling of the last name is an iPad spelling correction. My iPad does this all the time. I’m thinking of going back to a lap top because of it.

[@fionaguidi964]

Strange Love is my absolute favorite ! Such a good, multi layer band.

[@btminimal6641]

Depeche Mode started in 1980 this the album that finally broke DM into main steam superstardom. I believe you have reacted to all the singles from DM's "Violator album the only one left is "World In My Eyes " which is an awesome song also. Dave Gahan is the lead singer Martin Gore the blonde guy is the song writer, Alan Wilder plays the lead synth and drums and Andy Fletcher the red hair is more like a manager

[@mkmstillstackin]

In my opinion, YOU encapsulate the appeal of DM fans so well in THIS reaction. The lyrics, Gahan's vocals, the meshing of well crafted, hi-tech, sounds with throbbing and catchy beats that force you to bop along with them. From the time I first heard of these guys I was hooked for over a decade straight starting in the early 80's.

[@christinahilt2978]

Violator is one of their best albums start to finish, I listened to it on repeat a lot in the ‘90’s. “Somebody” was my hubby and I’s first dance at our wedding reception. My favorite song of theirs is “I Want It All.”

[@rw1608]

Loved Depeche Mode as a young person in the 80s and 90s. One of my favourite songs was Blasphemous Rumours. It's very dark, but brilliant.

[@goosew410]

First concert I ever went to was Depeche Mode - Music for the Masses. It was unbelievable and even after all these years is still the best concert I’ve ever been to. Then came Violator!!!

[@benshafer5198]

World In My Eyes is a really great track from them ✌️

[@Angelfire42]

Hi Javon! I love Depeche Mode! You should react to their songs "In Your Room" and "Walking In My Shoes" next. They are excellent.😎👍

[@cherylpacinda4622]

Love Depeche Mode! Favorite band of all time!

[@User_gin_927untileternity]

Depeche Mode has such a distinctive sound! Love this one JayVee and thanks!✌👍

[@descendingforth]

So happy you finally reacted to my favourite Depeche Mode track.

[@avagyhas]

The Violator album is one of the greatest album that ever made.

[@Stingseven]

This is one of the most darkly sexy albums ever!

[@rich_t]

"The Sun & The Rainfall" maybe not the most popular from them, but one of my favorites.

[@mattbauer548]

the best band on the planet.

[@Arieeeee]

Oh and Depeche Mode started in the early 80's. Original band member was Vince Clarke who moved on to start Erasure. His influence on early Depeche Mode is very noticeable because they were a lot more light and upbeat. Of course they were much younger too. The band came to its own in the mid-80's with their darker synthetic-pop sound. The peak of their music/fame was when Violator (the album this song is from) came out in 1989. That was peak Depeche Mode. The lead singer, Dave Gahan however was dealing with some demons and the band became even darker. Songs of Faith and Devotion in the early 90's was unlike other DM albums and just raw and became a favorite for many of the faithful. After that album, band member Alan Wilder left the band due to feeling unappreciated and so the sound of the band changed a little since then as well. They are not wha they used to be but their later albums had some good songs too.

[@JollyRogerVF84]

God, I love "Policy of truth". Everytime I listen to their 80's songs I start singing. lol "And then" next for you.

[@Anguille2]

Great song from the period when they were the greatest

[@Lily.Fern.1107]

Just imagine seeing them in concert! The lead singer Dave Gahan is a showman! They put on a great show with a treasure trove of hits. You could give a listen to: Everything Counts, It's No Good, Personal Jesus, Enjoy the Silence, World in My Eyes, the list goes on! 😍

[@debcham547]

We need to get him to see one of their shows!! Except I think Dave Gahan is actually only doing his Soul Savers stuff. He’s made comments in interviews about Depeche Mode eventually retiring basically and him concentrating more on Soul Savers. I want to love Soul Savers but I just miss the electronic sounds too much.

[@Seligs]

This was the first song that got me into Depeche Mode. They are now one of my favourite bands. Fantastic song.

[@jackie_jrml]

They were so underrated. My favorites are Strangelove and from this album (Violator) Enjoy the Silence.

[@danielneff374]

Strange love!!

[@jasonkraley]

ah, 1987 was "Music For The Masses" followed by their masterpiece "Violator" in 1990! both albums are my favorites because they decided to expand & explore.. this album (Violator) was a brilliant cohesion of masterpieces in one album: World In My Eyes, Personal Jesus, Waiting For The Night, Enjoy The Silence, Policy Of Truth, & Clean just standout so much & yet each is unique in its own entity (in my opinion).. the radio agreed w/4 of those as singles-worthy.. thanks for your reaction, & check out those other tracks i mentioned - all from that one album! see if you can hear their own solid uniqueness & diversity!

[@MarkTitus420]

This whole record is a classic - Violator (1990)

[@mikecaetano]

"Policy of Truth" made the US top twenty in 1990. The song seems somewhat like a reflection on the two adages "Honesty is the best policy" and "The truth will set you free", if not others I fail to recall at the moment. The lyrics conclude "Hide what you have to hide \ And tell what you have to tell" and that makes sense. White lies are often necessary to smooth over day to day interactions with other people, but big truths are better spoken than left hidden away to fester and corrode. Depeche Mode always reminds me of high school. "People Are People" (1984), "Master and Servant" (1984), "Everything Counts" (1983), and "Just Can't Get Enough" (1981) were a few of their hits during my school days. "Never Let Me Down Again" (1987) arrived years later. It sounds great in the car driving fast down the freeway in the summer with the windows rolled down. The piano in that one bounces between speakers in the bridge as some of the violins and synths do in later bridges and the backing vocals in the fade out.

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

I love this song! Depeche Mode was part of the second British Invasion of music in the early eighties! They have a unique sound that set them apart from the rest. I love the unusual message of the song which is not to be truthful if you keep hurting someone!❤️❤️

[@CBGB_1977]

One of my top 3 favorite bands! That says a lot since I’m a music freak. I’m so broken hearted about “Fletch”’s death. I don’t know if they’ll continue. But they’ve been consistently putting out albums from 1981 - today. I really want you to dive into them, especially now. All us life-long fans are in mourning. They literally have hundreds of songs to enjoy. Thank you, Javaghn.

[@steelmagnolia3350]

This song is perfection! 💕

[@ashemobaby]

I feel like no matter what song you listen to it’s a journey. They’re one of my favorite bands because the songs not only are experimental but they have a meaning as well. Great reaction! Can’t wait to see more.

[@barbaravs1814]

uf what a tune, as a DM fan I always forget how good this one is bc they are just That Good. The video version doesn't have the end of the track which to me is the best part, it takes you to another place.

[@chicchicboom]

the end of this track... woofph. i learned early and well not to be sitting alone in the dark with headphones on when this closes out. because it really takes a left turn into eeekville.

[@barbaravs1814]

@@chicchicboomoh, really? I feel like that with the hidden track on Enjoy the Silence (Crucified). Agh I hate it, just because it kills the mood of ets and feels out of place.

[@meeshelle1397]

Nice! I love DM. “World in my eyes” & “ I feel you” are great too (I think I recall you already reacting to “Enjoy the Silence”) It’s Dave Gahan who is lead vocalist in the band

[@lissy2000us]

Ooooooh!! I clicked so fast!!

[@terrycoolidge9511]

I think “Enjoy the Silence” was the first Depeche Mode song you reacted to. This is from the same album as that (“Violator”). Released in 1990, but the band started in 1980. “Enjoy the Silence” was the second single released from the album and I believe the biggest hit. “Policy of Truth” was the third single released if I’m not mistaken. “Personal Jesus” had been released as the first single in the second half of 1989 before the album was available.

[@gperch]

I love "In your room". They played a great version at Wembley. And the bass...!

[@neatdesign]

Three words: 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟭𝟬𝟭. That's the live album from their sold-out 1988 show at the Rose Bowl. Pick any song from it, you won't be disappointed.

[@thefullnomad6543]

It’s a ridiculously good album. It’s all this, Personal Jesus, etc, on one great album. But there is a ton of earlier stuff, like Master & Servant, Never Let Me Down Again, and so many others. But yes - welcome to why DM was a mainstay in clubs for over a decade. You just had to move to this. Lead singer: Dave Gahan. (Gah-han, I think?) But Martin Gore is the skinnier guy you see a lot (especially in People are People) and he was key to a lot of the sound and songwriting. They were/are a great team.

[@rainier2672]

If you like the beat to this song. You should react to World in my eyes by Depech Mode.

[@adamdodgshon638]

I’m loving how you’re realising that they have so many grooves. You don’t think a band with 3 synth players (back then) and programmed drums would be so groovy but it totally is. This was a big hit in the US too. This is from 1990 l, People Are People was from 1984. They had such a golden run of albums and hits.

[@debcham547]

I think it helps that there are some blues influences. It really does add a lot of depth snd soul.

[@ants8527]

you got to do Enjoy The Silence By Depeche Mode- 80s Babies 🎶🎶🎶👍👍👍😎

[@Starbunny74]

We Love This!!! Check Out People are People and Blasphemous Rumours!!! Just Can't Get Enough and Personal Jesus were their big Radio Hits.