Posts tagged "Depeche Mode"
40 (Or So) Playlists For 40 Years: 1993

40 (Or So) Playlists For 40 Years: 1993

If it wasn’t for the dreads, no one would know whether this photo was of Lenny in ’93 or Lenny in 2016.

Completely Random Song Of The Day: Cause & Effect's "You Think You Know Her"

Completely Random Song Of The Day: Cause & Effect’s “You Think You Know Her”

You can enjoy the silence…or you can play the lone top 40 hit for synth duo/Depeche Mode clones Cause & Effect.

The Popblerd Halftime Show: KBOX's Best Of 2013 So Far

The Popblerd Halftime Show: KBOX’s Best Of 2013 So Far

Once again, we’ve reached the midway point to another year, and the staff’s going through what’s simply “Ah-maze-balled” us to date.  Obviously, I’ve written reviews on the types of albums that have intrigued me, but if you need a ranked order – I’d probably put the albums listed below in my current Top Five.  There’s been a mix of introspective chamber pop, an experimental album from the desert’s greatest band, a fine return by synth-rock legends, and some indie pop […]

Note for Note: A Complete Guide to the Discography of Depeche Mode, Part Two

Note for Note: A Complete Guide to the Discography of Depeche Mode, Part Two

Part Two of our look at Depeche Mode’s illustrious catalog.

Note for Note: A Complete Guide to the Discography of Depeche Mode (Part One)

Note for Note: A Complete Guide to the Discography of Depeche Mode (Part One)

Take a trip with us through the discography of the one, the only, Depeche Mode.

Spin Cycle: Depeche Mode Delta Machine

Spin Cycle: Depeche Mode Delta Machine

Can anyone really believe that Depeche Mode has now been around for 32 years?  As an artist moves into the twilight of their career – what do they do to remain relevant?  What do they do to move the dialogue further? DM have managed to do that by simply putting out good music and maintaining a vibrant live show with a fascinating catalog of hits to mine through.  They have continually built off previous successes with great songwriting and aural […]

Popblerd's New Release Report 3/26/12: Lil Wayne is Still Alive

Popblerd’s New Release Report 3/26/12: Lil Wayne is Still Alive

Still dapper after three decades…Depeche Mode’s return is one of several things to look forward to on this release date.

KMFDM, KUNST: The Spin Cycle Review

KMFDM, KUNST: The Spin Cycle Review

KMFDM unleashes their eighteenth (!) studio album entitled KUNST. Check out our review!

Depeche Mode Returns-Takes Us To "Heaven"

Depeche Mode Returns-Takes Us To “Heaven”

Depeche Mode are back! Check out the legendary band’s latest single and video, entitled “Heaven.”

Spin Cycle: Yeasayer, Fragrant World

Spin Cycle: Yeasayer, Fragrant World

Yeasayer’s third album is filled with both fruitful and fruitless twists and turns. Popblerd’s KBOX attempts aural navigation in his review of Fragrant World.

Spin Cycle: Bright Light Bright Light, Make Me Believe In Hope

Spin Cycle: Bright Light Bright Light, Make Me Believe In Hope

Combining ’90’s hip-hop elements, 80’s new wave, and some of the best club anthems this side of an Ibiza compilation, Bright Light Bright Light delivers the dance soundtrack of the summer. Filled with some of the catchiest melodies and most memorable hooks, Make Me Believe In Hope is an album that flies high above normal Pop standards. On the surface, the glossy sheen of some of the songs may seem cheesy but it works on every level and compels listeners to keep this album […]

Spin Cycle: Soulsavers' The Light the Dead See

Spin Cycle: Soulsavers’ The Light the Dead See

Dave Gahan joins Soulsavers for a lovely little album about Death and all his friends.