Day 9: I’m dirt, and I do care
Depeche Mode covers Iggy Pop and creates… pr0n?
Read moreMonth: January 2012
Review: Rockabye Baby! Depeche Mode Lullaby?
While this CD is not the most epic and artistic tribute to Depeche, it’s not gimmicky and worth owning if you have little ones.
Read moreDay 8: Martin’s Masquerade Ball?
Mix one part Martin L. Gore and one full orchestra and you’ll get “One Caress,” and one of Martin’s best vocals.
Read moreDay 7: The World in Bob’s Eyes
Robert Smith and co. take on DM to great results.
Read moreDay 5 & 6: Blasphemous Day
Days 5 and 6 in one post – Jeers for “Black Day” are followed by reverie for “Blasphemous Rumors.”
Read moreDay 4: The Ice Machine on the Cake
This is not your grandmother’s freezer – DM’s “Ice Machine” tops my favorite “Speak & Spell” era tracks
Read moreDay 3: The Coat that Rocked
I don’t like things that are weird for the sake of being so, or for the sake of being art. In the case of “Barrel of a Gun,” the weirdness has purpose – it’s an essential part of the story of the video and the meaning of the song – and looks beautiful to boot.
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