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New Depeche Mode song

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Yourownpersonaljesus · 11/02/2023 19:59

I know there's a few fans on here so what does everyone think of Ghosts Again? I love it - it's made me even more excited for the Twickenham gig in June.

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Yourownpersonaljesus · 12/02/2023 11:34

I can't be the only Depeche Mode fan on here, surely!

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HerNameIsIncontinentiaButtocks · 12/02/2023 11:39

Didn't know it had dropped!

First listen gets a middling response from me, feels a bit album-track. Always prefer his 'harder' singing voice. Reassuringly Mode-y though, which is always good after such a long time off.

Listened to the 2021 Sneaker Pimps album the other day and was sorely disappointed.

BlueKaftan · 12/02/2023 11:40

Good song! Depressing imagery in the video.

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Yourownpersonaljesus · 12/02/2023 11:47

Give it a few more listens @HerNameIsIncontinentiaButtocks - I didn't love it instantly. Yeah, @BlueKaftan the video feels quite melancholy. I read that Fletch played chess so that's why Dave and Martin are playing in the video - not sure how true that is. I think that Dave's vocals are strong and Martin's are as beautiful as ever.

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EmmaEmerald · 12/02/2023 11:49

I like it, video is too depressing for even me, so I'll stick with listening rather than watching.

love the synth.

clarepetal · 12/02/2023 11:54

I really liked it

MissAmbrosia · 12/02/2023 11:57

Fabulous! Going to see them in Antwerp in May.

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Yourownpersonaljesus · 12/02/2023 12:35

Lucky you @MissAmbrosia . Only 3 months to go!

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heidbuttsupper · 12/02/2023 12:47

I love it! Off to see them in Dublin Grin

Chewbecca · 12/02/2023 14:15

I quite liked it, probably a grower. Didn’t like the video at all.
twickenham tickets for me. Hopefully lots of tracks from my favourite era will be played (music for the masses and black celebration) but I am not holding out much hope!

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Yourownpersonaljesus · 12/02/2023 17:16

@Chewbecca that was my favourite era too! Loved it when they did Behind the Wheel (with Route 66) live. Such happy memories of those days. Also loved Fly on the Windscreen on the Black Celebration tour. Fingers crossed that they do some oldies from that time.

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Yourownpersonaljesus · 12/02/2023 17:22

For those of you that don't like the video my friend just sent me this:

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tothesea · 12/02/2023 17:30

I love the synths and his voice. As pp said reassuredly mode-y. I didn’t like the video especially Dave crawling through the graveyard wtf. And of course it’s very sad. I had to
immediately watch a video of them in their early days to cheer himself up!

SequinsandStilettos · 05/03/2023 12:51

I loved it on first listen nearly a fortnight ago but it is a complete earworm now (Ken Bruce played it all week this week). That live rendition shows how good they are. Wish we could have had that track for Eurovision this year, we'd have beaten everyone hands down (I know it's kitsch and they are legends but a girl can dream).

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Rosebud21 · 05/03/2023 12:56

It reminds me a little of Pet Shop Boys, I like it. I'm hoping they announce another London date

EnjoyingTheSilence · 05/03/2023 13:11

Didn’t love it at first but it’s a grower and I do now. Am so excited for June 17. And not long for the album now.

I actually watched The Last of Us because it had a DM song in it and will now be seeing Cocaine Bear for the same reason. God I’m sad 🤣

EnjoyingTheSilence · 05/03/2023 13:13

Mojo have got an interesting with DM this month and a cd of remixes - but hit and Miss but thought you might like to know

EnjoyingTheSilence · 05/03/2023 13:13

*Interview, bloody autocorrect!

TheNinjaWife · 05/03/2023 13:20

@Yourownpersonaljesus
Thanks for posting, I was unaware of the new release. I love it. I love the style. Video is a bit too Melancholy though, as someone upthread also mentioned.

Chewbecca · 05/03/2023 13:45

It's been record of the week on R2 this week and, as expected, it has been a grower and I like it a lot now & am really liking Dave's voice on it. Still don't like the video but hey.

fantasmasgoria1 · 05/03/2023 21:56

My favourite band. Single is decent I thought.

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Yourownpersonaljesus · 11/03/2023 12:27

Someone sent me this today - another new song. I've only listened to it once so I'm not sure of my opinion of it yet.

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EnjoyingTheSilence · 31/03/2023 18:51

Not as keen on the new song. It there’s some good ones on the album. What does everyone think?

missfliss · 31/03/2023 18:55

Yay ! Found you all.
Off to Twickenham in June - Enjoy the Silence was our wedding dance