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The Delta Machine Tour
The Delta Machine Tour was a worldwide concert tour by English electronic music band Depeche Mode in support of the group's 13th studio album, ''Delta Machine'', released 22 March 2013. Following a warm-up show in Nice, France on 4 May 2013, the tour kicked off in Tel Aviv, Israel, and continued through Europe until late July. A North American tour followed in late August, beginning in the Detroit suburb of Clarkston, Michigan and culminating in Austin, Texas in early October. The band performed at the Austin City Limits Music Festival, which in 2013 was held across two weekends for the first time. A second leg in Europe went from 3 November Abu Dhabi to 7 March 2014 Moscow. Among the dates were Dublin, Amsterdam, Oslo and Belfast, their first shows in Northern Ireland in almost 30 years. The 25 and 27 November 2013 nights in Berlin were filmed by Anton Corbijn and recorded for the CD/DVD release ''Depeche Mode Live in Berlin'', released 17 November 2014. The Delta Machine Tour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in Basildon, Essex, in 1980. The band currently consists of Dave Gahan (lead vocals and co-songwriting) and Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, co-lead vocals and main songwriting). Depeche Mode, originally formed by the lineup of Gahan, Gore, Andy Fletcher (musician), Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke, released their debut album ''Speak & Spell (album), Speak & Spell'' in 1981, bringing the band onto the British New wave music, new wave scene. After founding member Clarke left following the release of the album, they recorded ''A Broken Frame'' as a trio. Gore took over as main songwriter and later, in 1982, Alan Wilder replaced Clarke, establishing a lineup that continued for 13 years. The band's last albums of the 1980s, ''Black Celebration'' and ''Music for the Masses'', established them as a dominant force within the electronic music scene. A highlight of this era was the band's June 1988 concert at the Rose Bowl (stadium), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Depeche Mode Live In Berlin
''Live in Berlin: A Film by Anton Corbijn'' is a live video album by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, featuring a live concert directed and filmed by Anton Corbijn. It was released on 14 November 2014 by Mute Records and Columbia Records. It was filmed on location at the O2 World in Berlin on 25 and 27 November 2013 during the band's Delta Machine Tour. The deluxe edition in five discs includes the ''Live in Berlin'' DVD, the ''Live in Berlin Soundtrack'' concert audio on two CDs, second DVD ''Alive in Berlin'', and the 2013 album ''Delta Machine'' 5.1 mix on Blu-ray. The standard edition consists of the concert DVD and the soundtrack. The second DVD featuring the full live show combined with behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with the band and their fans, and a two-song acoustic session filmed at Salon Bel Ami, the oldest existing brothel in Berlin, is also available as ''Depeche Mode: Alive in Berlin'' (HD) on iTunes from 19 December 2014. The soundtrack was also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John The Revelator / Lilian
"John the Revelator" / "Lilian" is the second double A-side single released by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, issued on 5 June 2006. Both songs are included on Depeche Mode's 11th studio album, ''Playing the Angel'' (2005), and served as the fourth single from the album. The single became another UK top-20 hit for the band, reaching number 18. "John the Revelator" was edited down several seconds for the single, while "Lilian" was slightly remixed and the introduction was shortened. The single is the first UK double A-side release by the band since "Blasphemous Rumours / Somebody" in 1984. "John the Revelator" was played during Depeche Mode's Touring the Angel tour and can be watched on the tour's DVD. Track listings 7-inch single # "John the Revelator" ( UNKLE dub) # "Lilian" (Robag Wruhme Slomoschen Kikker) 12-inch single :A1. "John the Revelator" (Dave Is in the Disco Tiefschwarz remix) :AA1. "John the Revelator" (Tiefschwarz dub) :AA2. "Lilian" (Chab Chab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barrel Of A Gun (Depeche Mode Song)
"Barrel of a Gun" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released as the first single from their ninth studio album, ''Ultra'' (1997), on 3 February 1997. The song reached number one in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Spain and Sweden while reaching the top 10 in several other countries, including Finland, Germany, Norway and the United Kingdom. In North America, the song reached number 47 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number five on the Canadian ''RPM'' Alternative 30. Song meaning "It's about understanding what you're about and realising that you don't necessarily fit into somebody else's scheme of things," said keyboardist Martin Gore. Singer Dave Gahan, who was weakened from his battle with substance abuse at the time, added, "The song sums up the way I was treating myself and everybody around me. That's what life had in store for me every day. It's a really powerful statement. When you're in that kind of row, the last thing on your mind is dying." Cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Should Be Higher
"Should Be Higher" is a song by the English electronic band Depeche Mode from their thirteenth studio album, ''Delta Machine''. The song was written by Dave Gahan and Kurt Uenala. It was released as the album's third single on 11 October 2013 in Germany, and 14 October 2013 in the UK and France. The release date for North America was 15 October 2013. It's the third Depeche Mode single co-written by lead singer Dave Gahan. It debuted at number 81 in the UK Singles Chart on 20 October 2013 and has hit the Top 20 in 3 countries. Music video The video for the song, directed by Anton Corbijn, premiered on Vevo on 22 August 2013. The video comprises live footage from the Delta Machine Tour The Delta Machine Tour was a worldwide concert tour by English electronic music band Depeche Mode in support of the group's 13th studio album, ''Delta Machine'', released 22 March 2013. Following a warm-up show in Nice, France on 4 May 2013, th ... shows in Berlin, Leipzig, and Munich. Track ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World In My Eyes
"World in My Eyes" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode. It was released on 17 September 1990 as the fourth and final single from their seventh studio album, '' Violator'' (1990). The song peaked at number two in Denmark and Spain, number 17 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 52 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Background "Martin did the demo on his own," recalled Andy Fletcher. "I don't remember it standing out when we heard it then. But somehow, in the studio, it all came together brilliantly… Whenever I'm asked which of our tracks is my favourite, I always say 'World in My Eyes'." Martin Gore also stated that the song is a very positive song. "It's saying that love and sex and pleasure are positive things." Release The "World in My Eyes" single release includes two exclusive B-sides, "Happiest Girl" and "Sea of Sin", which were mixed by François Kevorkian and feature additional production by Alan Friedman. The Jack Mix and Tonal Mix are the main 7" ver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Policy Of Truth
"Policy of Truth" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released on 7 May 1990 as the third single from their seventh studio album, '' Violator'' (1990). It is the only Depeche Mode single to chart higher on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart (number 15) than on the UK Singles Chart (number 16), and it became the band's second chart-topper on the ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart. Remixes François Kevorkian mixed a new single version for the release, extending it slightly while lowering the tempo, and also making Dave Gahan's vocals more prominent. He also mixed the Beat Box Mix (the 12-inch version of the single mix) and the Pavlov's Dub. The Trancentral Mix is by The KLF, a popular acid house band at that time that only did remix work for other artists on 3 occasions (the others being "So Hard" and its B-side "It Must Be Obvious" by the Pet Shop Boys and "What Is Dub?" by Moody Boys). The "Capitol Mix" uses the sample "I want to tell you my side of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stripped (song)
"Stripped" is a song by British electronic music band Depeche Mode. It was released as the lead single from their fifth studio album ''Black Celebration'' (1986) on 10 February 1986, through Mute Records. Written by the band's lead songwriter Martin Gore, "Stripped" has been described as an "ominous and intriguing pop song." It incorporates various samples into its instrumental; most notably, the sound of an idling motorcycle engine was recorded, altered slightly, and inserted as a percussive element. It was the band's sixth consecutive single to enter the UK Top 20, peaking at number 15. Elsewhere, it peaked at number 4 in Germany and reached the top 10 in Finland, Sweden and Switzerland. German metal band Rammstein later covered the song for the 1998 Depeche Mode tribute album ''For the Masses''. Composition John Freeman of ''The Quietus'' described "Stripped" as an "ominous and intriguing pop song" that is lyrically akin to other songs written by Martin Gore featuring sensu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Behind The Wheel
"Behind the Wheel" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode from their sixth studio album, ''Music for the Masses'' (1987). It was released on 28 December 1987 as the album's third single, reaching number 21 in the United Kingdom, number six in Switzerland and number six in West Germany. ''Cash Box'' called it a "dark, European funk tune for those who dance with a touch of sadness" that is "verry strange, yet appealing." In 1989, the single was ranked number 30 on ''Spin'' magazine's list of "The 100 Greatest Singles of All Time". Track listings "Behind the Wheel" was written by Martin L. Gore. "Route 66" was written by Robert William Troup Jr. 7": Mute / 7Bong15 (UK) # "Behind the Wheel" (remix) – 4:03 # "Route 66" – 4:11 12": Mute / 12Bong15 (UK) # "Behind the Wheel" (Shep Pettibone mix) – 5:56 # "Route 66" (Beatmasters mix) – 6:19 12": Mute / L12Bong15 (UK) # "Behind the Wheel" (Beatmasters mix) – 8:00 # "Route 66" (Casualty mix) – 10:40 ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Celebration
''Black Celebration'' is the fifth studio album by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released on 17 March 1986 by Mute Records. The album further cemented the darkening sound created by Alan Wilder, which the band later used for their subsequent albums ''Music for the Masses'', '' Violator'', and ''Songs of Faith and Devotion''. ''Black Celebration'' reached number four on the UK Albums Chart, and has been cited as one of the most influential albums of the 1980s. To promote the album, the band embarked on the Black Celebration Tour. Three years after its release, '' Spin'' ranked it at number 15 on its "25 Greatest Albums of All Time" list. Critical reception Contemporaneous reviews for ''Black Celebration'' in the British press were mixed. ''Melody Maker''s Steve Sutherland lambasted the album and wrote that Depeche Mode came off as "pussycats desperate to appear perverted as an escape from the superficiality of teen stardom" and ''Sounds'' published a similarly sca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Precious (Depeche Mode Song)
"Precious" is a song by English electronic band Depeche Mode from their studio album, ''Playing the Angel'' (2005). It was released on 3 October 2005 by Mute, Sire, and Reprise Records as the album's lead single. The song reached 4 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 71 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and No. 23 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart. It also topped the charts in Denmark, Italy, Spain, and Sweden, and it peaked within the top 10 in Austria, Wallonia, Canada, Finland, Germany, and Norway. Background and lyrics Depeche Mode main songwriter Martin Gore wrote the song while he was going through a divorce. The track is a message to Gore's children, who were aware of the divorce, and Gore felt guilty that they had to witness the process. Recognising their "fragile" state, Gore expresses his sympathy for them but also mentions that "things get broken" and tells them to keep faith in their parents. Chart performance Released in the United Kingdom on 3 October 2005, "Precious" m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Your Room (Depeche Mode Song)
"In Your Room" is the fourth and final single released from English electronic music band Depeche Mode's eighth studio album, ''Songs of Faith and Devotion'' (1993). Released on 10 January 1994, the song reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number two in Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. It is the last single to feature Alan Wilder as a member before his departure in 1995. Song details The version of "In Your Room" used for the single release is the "Zephyr" mix, which is radically different from the original album version, being nearly completely redone by Butch Vig of the band Garbage. Additional guitar parts were performed by Duke Erikson, also of Garbage. Other official single remixes include Brian Eno's "Apex" mix, which sounds closer to the album version, and "The Jeep Rock" mix, produced by Jonny Dollar and Portishead, which appears on ''Remixes 81–04''. During concerts in 1993 and 1994, the album version was played live. From the 1998 Singles Tour o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
