Depeche Mode - Memento Mori
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I got criticised for a thread resurrection last time I mentioned DM - so here you go 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUX43AOP2LA&ab...
Sad to see them without Fletch - but a new album, & tour - and I'm liking the more guitar based track snippet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUX43AOP2LA&ab...
Sad to see them without Fletch - but a new album, & tour - and I'm liking the more guitar based track snippet
I have been a massive fan of Depeche Mode for nearly 35 years, Music for the masses was the first album of theirs I ever bought. I would buy every new album on the day of release, and it would be stuck in my car CD player for months.
However, I started to lose interest when they released Delta Machine, and Spirit was the first release where I didn't actually buy a copy on the day of release. To this day I have never actually listened to Spirit other than Where's the revolution.
I have also seen them in concert several times, including when they appeared on CD:UK but again having seen clips of their last tour, I don't really have any interest in seeing them again.
I just feel they lost it a while ago, and anything new they do is almost ruining the memories I have of them and seeing them in concert at their peak.
However, I started to lose interest when they released Delta Machine, and Spirit was the first release where I didn't actually buy a copy on the day of release. To this day I have never actually listened to Spirit other than Where's the revolution.
I have also seen them in concert several times, including when they appeared on CD:UK but again having seen clips of their last tour, I don't really have any interest in seeing them again.
I just feel they lost it a while ago, and anything new they do is almost ruining the memories I have of them and seeing them in concert at their peak.
I’m pretty much with Joey Deacon above, have been a huge DM fan for years but haven’t bought anything much since Exciter.
I was fortunate enough to be serving in Germany for the SoFaD tour so caught them at Dortmund and then Berlin a few days later, they were absolutely awesome then.
I think I’ll try to see them in London if I can, I can’t see them doing another tour after this one..
I was fortunate enough to be serving in Germany for the SoFaD tour so caught them at Dortmund and then Berlin a few days later, they were absolutely awesome then.
I think I’ll try to see them in London if I can, I can’t see them doing another tour after this one..
Funnily enough (despite being a big fan,and starting the thread) I have similar thoughts
I'm done with tours these days. I have some friends egging me on to go to Twickers, but these days Gahan makes me cringe (arse shaking when nigh on 60 is never a good idea)
In their heyday they were epic; no doubt.
More recently -Exciter is OK, PTA meh, SOTU really Meh. Delta is excellent (you need to visit that again) Spirit - great in places
It's still a big thing for me though - after the usual wait!

The ticket prices though ffs.
I'm done with tours these days. I have some friends egging me on to go to Twickers, but these days Gahan makes me cringe (arse shaking when nigh on 60 is never a good idea)
In their heyday they were epic; no doubt.
More recently -Exciter is OK, PTA meh, SOTU really Meh. Delta is excellent (you need to visit that again) Spirit - great in places
It's still a big thing for me though - after the usual wait!


The ticket prices though ffs.
I first saw them play live on the Black Celebration tour at Wembley and was also at the SOFD gig at Crystal Palace.
In December my son and I went to see Dave Gahan and Soulsavers in London and have to say it was fantastic.
Ticket prices have gone crazy but having just got 2 tickets to see DM at Twickenham next year I'm really looking forward to it.
I had a few options. Seated tickets where I would not be able to see the band, standing tickets or pay even more for so called golden circle tickets.
In December my son and I went to see Dave Gahan and Soulsavers in London and have to say it was fantastic.
Ticket prices have gone crazy but having just got 2 tickets to see DM at Twickenham next year I'm really looking forward to it.
I had a few options. Seated tickets where I would not be able to see the band, standing tickets or pay even more for so called golden circle tickets.
I signed up to LiveNation for "advance" tickets which went on sale today. I don't like stadium gigs as a rule but I did want to see them.
£165 plus "handling" and delivery and whatever, put them into £175 territory. That's for standing in the main mob, not in the so-called "golden circle" near the front which were more expensive again. So, basically, watching a screen.
£700 for 4 tickets was a little salty, so I wasn't devastated when the website kept chucking me out.
I wouldn't rule out going to one of the European gigs if it's accessible enough and in a smaller venue.
£165 plus "handling" and delivery and whatever, put them into £175 territory. That's for standing in the main mob, not in the so-called "golden circle" near the front which were more expensive again. So, basically, watching a screen.
£700 for 4 tickets was a little salty, so I wasn't devastated when the website kept chucking me out.
I wouldn't rule out going to one of the European gigs if it's accessible enough and in a smaller venue.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Spirit_Tour
The above link shows that every gig on the Spirit tour sold out and generated nearly $200M!
The above link shows that every gig on the Spirit tour sold out and generated nearly $200M!
curvature said:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Spirit_Tour
The above link shows that every gig on the Spirit tour sold out and generated nearly $200M!
They've started adding shows already -some mumbling about a 'World' tour only being North America and Europe too :lol:The above link shows that every gig on the Spirit tour sold out and generated nearly $200M!
I vaguely remember the mrs saying VIP front tickets were/are £350
Seen them 5 or 6 times now, the last being the Spirit tour in London arena.
IIRC it was more like £70 for a standing ticket, current prices seem a bit crazy.
I mostly go to hear the old stuff and haven’t bought the last 2 albums so will pass on this one I think.
Some great memories of past tours, especially the one with Nitzer Ebb supporting.
Well save my money for some smaller band / smaller venues I think, much more enjoyable than these big stadium things
IIRC it was more like £70 for a standing ticket, current prices seem a bit crazy.
I mostly go to hear the old stuff and haven’t bought the last 2 albums so will pass on this one I think.
Some great memories of past tours, especially the one with Nitzer Ebb supporting.
Well save my money for some smaller band / smaller venues I think, much more enjoyable than these big stadium things
Edited by Adam. on Sunday 16th October 17:07
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