There are only few legendary synth-pop bands from the 80's that are still active today. Depeche Mode is definitely one of them. It is the pioneer of synth-pop music. Over the last 28 yrs since founding in Basildon, the band's sound has morphed from light-hearted ditties to solemn tunes with pensive lyrics. Songs like "Just can't get enough" and "Personal Jesus" have been re-made by numerous artists including Saturday, Johnny Cash and Marilyn Manson. I grew up listening to Depeche Mode. From the beginning, I could tell this band is not just another teenage garage band. They were going to make history and shock their audience, reinventing themselves with new sounds and recording techiques in every new album release. However, electronic music has not been given a fair share of review since its birth. Critics don't consider it real music. Because of that, Depeche Mode has never achieved the same level of recognition and fame as other contemporary bands did. But they have earned a sizable international following, mostly in Central and Eastern Europe. After a 4 year hiatus, the band had released the new album "Sound of the Universe" and launched a world tour on May 6th. The tour was sidetracked when Dave Gahan fell ill and contracted gastroenteritis, but fortunately he is recovering fast. The tour will resume on June 8th in Leipzig, Germany. Julia and I have bought the tickets for the Sept 5th show in Fort Lauderdale. We are so excited about seeing DM and celebrating our 5th anniversary.
Personally I hope one day Vince Clarke will play with the band again.
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