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elSicomoro · 11-09-2001, 04:22 PM

Depeche Mode: Ultra--DM has one of the most rabid fan bases of any band out there. They put a new record out and it goes platinum. They sell out many of their tour dates (in 20,000 seat arenas), yet the only songs you'll hear by them on the radio are "People Are People" and their singles from the Violator album. They are only one of seven UK bands to debut at no. 1 on the US album chart (with 1993's Songs of Faith and Devotion). They are severely underrated, period. Ultra came out in 1997, a year or so after lead singer Dave Gahan nearly killed himself battling a heroin addiction. I've always liked the album, but I appreciate it more now. They've always been considered an electronic band, but this album (and their 2 previous albums) shows off more organic instrumentation. My personal fave off this album is "Useless," which I would consider one of those "perfect" rock songs.

11-09-2001, 04:22 PM	#55
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Depeche Mode: Ultra--DM has one of the most rabid fan bases of any band out there. They put a new record out and it goes platinum. They sell out many of their tour dates (in 20,000 seat arenas), yet the only songs you'll hear by them on the radio are "People Are People" and their singles from the Violator album. They are only one of seven UK bands to debut at no. 1 on the US album chart (with 1993's Songs of Faith and Devotion). They are severely underrated, period. Ultra came out in 1997, a year or so after lead singer Dave Gahan nearly killed himself battling a heroin addiction. I've always liked the album, but I appreciate it more now. They've always been considered an electronic band, but this album (and their 2 previous albums) shows off more organic instrumentation. My personal fave off this album is "Useless," which I would consider one of those "perfect" rock songs. Last edited by elSicomoro; 11-09-2001 at 04:26 PM.