60 years old, no time to go. I can't believe I'm at that age where all my idols are dying. R.I.P. to a legend of electronic music.
Depeche Mode
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I quite like the post Alan albums, but I think that’s down to me only getting into them in 2006, but still I saw several tours and the band meant a lot to me.
I was born the year they released my favourite album, Black Celebration, so I’m sure you all have much better memories than me in their imperial phase, but I still fully embraced their entire back catalogue.
I think the only way they could do it is if either Vince or Alan agrees to it. It wouldn’t work as a duo would it? but I’d hope we can see them one more time at least.
RIP Andy Fletcher.
So sad to hear this news
So sad to hear this news
In total shock.
60 is too young.
60 is too young.
Not sure if people following the band closer than me were more prepared for this, but Andy's death came out of nowhere to me, and I am left speechless. Rest in peace, Andy, and as most of you I am spending some time listening to Depeche Mode's works (Shake The Disease is more and more shaping up to be my most listened to track over the years).
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Nope this was completely unexpected, bar the vinyl reissues and Dave’s solo album, things have been very quiet in Depeche Mode camp.
Listening to Some Great Reward last night and Blasphemous Rumours hit me more than it ever has.
I thought the same. And I know it’s not a given that you would hear anything but with the relationship Depeche seem to have with the fan base if it was expected then I’d think some news would have come out earlier.
"Enjoy the silence" is the tune for me at the moment.
Popped into my local record store and I heard one of the workers say “let’s listen to all the albums chronologically”, next thing Depeche Mode comes on, I obviously had to share my love and told them it’s a great idea.
Was actually chatting about them with a friend a few weeks back - commenting that we should go see them live next time they tour, fully expecting that they had at least one more album and tour in them. This news is just so awful. RIP Andy and thank you for the amazing music.
I went through a phase in 2018 where I was really into Depeche Mode and Girls Aloud at the same time (a random pairing, I know). They were both groups I had not experienced growing up and I finally got to delve into their (brilliant) back catalogues. It's surreal to have lost a member of both groups just a few years later, and within such a short span of time. As a newer DM fan, it was comforting knowing that through everything the group was still active and touring, thinking that maybe one day I'd get to see them live. I believe they were finishing up the Spirits Tour during my peak obsession, and I remember hoping it wouldn't be their last because I wasn't in the situation where I could go at the time.
RIP Fletch.
RIP Fletch.
Depeche Mode are amazing live.
"101" along with "Stop Making Sense" are my favourite Live Albums/Concert Films.
I was so lucky to see them on the "World Violation Tour" back in November 1990!
"101" along with "Stop Making Sense" are my favourite Live Albums/Concert Films.
I was so lucky to see them on the "World Violation Tour" back in November 1990!
I think Violator would have been an amazing era to witness live.
I can confirm it was. They were supported by Electribe 101 (amazing) and all the songs had that violator polish . Plus they played the Behind the Wheel/Route 66 mashup. Oh how I was pleased
I was them at Wembley Arena with five friends.
Personal Jesus
Waiting for the night to fall
Never let me down again
Were the highlights for me!
Personal Jesus
Waiting for the night to fall
Never let me down again
Were the highlights for me!