Day 13: Easily and elegantly tear my world apart

Day 13: Your favorite Depeche Mode B-side

Today’s challenge presents another tough decision, as DM have curated a number of excellent B-sides over the years. I’m going with “Surrender.” This song expresses its name in not only the lyrics, but in the music itself. It seductively draws the listener in, and quietly brings him/her to their knees. Anyone who says DM hasn’t created rich, layered tracks after Alan left is out of their mind. “Surrender” is a perfect example – it’s quite easy to get lost in listening for all the little sounds. It combines hypnotic distorted twangs, delicate cymbals, soft percussion, long drawn synths and more. Interspersed are descending twinkles akin to what a falling star might sound like. Add in some of Dave’s best baritone vocals and the song beckons moths to a flame.

Honorable Mention/Very Close Second: “Dangerous”  (“Ghost” is also quite good, though not technically a B-side)