Top Bands, Top Albums - Depeche Mode

[Frau_Blucher]

You choice and your comments as to why?

If there's more than 8 albums, I've chosen the first 8 (unless there's obvious crap in favor of some later stuff). I'll compile all the results for all the bands in one place.

[mojowkn]

I'm sure others won't agree, but I think dM got better after Vince Clarke left -- I like the early stuff, but seems like they developed their voice and depth best around BC, MFTM and Violator. Don't get me wrong, though -- the only album I wouldn't recommend in its entirety on there is Songs of Faith and Devotion!

[i_like_lectric_motors]

There are way too many of these to post comments in every one. I pick Black Celebration.

[fuclosure]

black celebration was not my first exposure to dM but it was easily to most powerful and that remains even today. the disc from start to finish is perfection in my mind. i do not have to skip a single song. in fact, i think i will listen to it now.



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[rotator]

[b]"Broken Frame"[/b] is for the DM purist like moi...pompous? oui! arivous...donde esta su cas de pepe?

[lundibleu]

Music for the Masses. It's almost like a greatest hits cd.

[Bitter Almonds]

[i]Black Celebration[/i] was the pinnacle of DeMode's musical opus. It is not only [i]their[/i] best, it is also one of the best albums to come from the 80s. I also like that this is one where Martin L. Gore sang in more than one track.

[Bitter Almonds]

[quote][i]Originally posted by mojowkn[/i]
<br>I'm sure others won't agree, but I think dM got better after Vince Clarke left -- I like the early stuff, but seems like they developed their voice and depth best around BC, MFTM and Violator. Don't get me wrong, though -- the only album I wouldn't recommend in its entirety on there is Songs of Faith and Devotion!
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[i]Ultra[/i] is their worst effort, closely followed by [i]Exciter[/i].

[fuclosure]

[quote][i]Originally posted by XXX[/i]
<br>[quote][i]Originally posted by mojowkn[/i]
<br>I'm sure others won't agree, but I think dM got better after Vince Clarke left -- I like the early stuff, but seems like they developed their voice and depth best around BC, MFTM and Violator. Don't get me wrong, though -- the only album I wouldn't recommend in its entirety on there is Songs of Faith and Devotion!
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[i]Ultra[/i] is their worst effort, closely followed by [i]Exciter[/i].
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blasphemy!
well, blasphemy on ultra. ultra had some great songs. like all of them. exciter...not so much.

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[obs]

Black Celebration for me. If you've seen the DM Documentary on the Singles DVD, Andy Fletcher pretty much summed it up why. None of the tracks are really outstanding singles but together as a whole, it's the most complete DM album. He said that it is probably the hardcore Mode fans' favourite (whereas Violator is probably the top for the rest).

[rotator]

[quote][i]Originally posted by obs[/i]
<br>Black Celebration for me. If you've seen the DM Documentary on the Singles DVD, Andy Fletcher pretty much summed it up why. None of the tracks are really outstanding singles but together as a whole, it's the most complete DM album. He said that it is probably the hardcore Mode fans' favourite (whereas Violator is probably the top for the rest).
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I actually agree with obs that this is the most cohesive DM album---almost a concept album....but it was too dark - with no light --no chariscuro (sp?) no dark and light ....I stand by my pick of "Broken Frame"

[KYYX4ever]

[i]Construction[/i] for me. Mostly I am fond of it as it was the 1st DM (tape) I'd heard and owned. It's so....well, cute. [i]Violator[/i] was the last DM album I could get excited about. That's a very close 2nd, actually. Can you believe I've never listened to any later DM albums? I am just too much a fan of Vince Clarke-era DM. I like that early electronica bleepy-bloopy sound the best.

[abacab66]

[quote][i]Originally posted by mojowkn[/i]
<br> Don't get me wrong, though -- the only album I wouldn't recommend in its entirety on there is Songs of Faith and Devotion!
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I guess DM wouldn't agree with you on this one as they played 4 songs off SOFAD last night - Walking in My Shoes, Judas, In Your Room & I Feel You.
I think SOFAD is an excellent example on a bands maturing sound so that if your clinging to a particular sound you'll forever be stuck in the past.

[latebar]

best DM cds for me are 'music for the masses' & 'violator'. i miss alan wilder, seems they produced the finest when he's around.

[birdmadgirl]

[quote][i]Originally posted by abacab66[/i]
<br>[quote][i]Originally posted by mojowkn[/i]
<br> Don't get me wrong, though -- the only album I wouldn't recommend in its entirety on there is Songs of Faith and Devotion!
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I guess DM wouldn't agree with you on this one as they played 4 songs off SOFAD last night - Walking in My Shoes, Judas, In Your Room & I Feel You.
I think SOFAD is an excellent example on a bands maturing sound so that if your clinging to a particular sound you'll forever be stuck in the past.
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That's sort of how I feel about SOFAD, too. It's one of my favorite DM albums.

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