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  1. On This Day November 11 1985 – Depeche Mode Released Catching Up with Depeche Mode

    On This Day November 11 1985 – Depeche Mode Released Catching Up with Depeche Mode

    On this day November 11 1985, Depeche Mode released Catching Up with Depeche Mode, a compilation album that introduced many American fans to the band’s early work and growing influence in electronic music. While fans in Europe already knew their rise through previous releases, this collection...
  2. On This Day October 14 1985 - Depeche Mode Released The Singles 81→85

    On This Day October 14 1985 - Depeche Mode Released The Singles 81→85

    On this day October 14 1985, Depeche Mode released The Singles 81→85, their first greatest hits album, compiling the band’s most influential tracks from their early years. The collection traced their evolution from synthpop newcomers to one of the most innovative electronic acts of the decade...
  3. On This Day October 5 1981 – Speak & Spell Was Released by Depeche Mode

    On This Day October 5 1981 – Speak & Spell Was Released by Depeche Mode

    On this day October 5 1981, Speak & Spell by Depeche Mode was released. The band’s debut album marked the arrival of one of the most influential synth pop acts of the decade, introducing a fresh, electronic sound that would help define the music landscape of the 1980s. The album featured...
  4. On This Day September 27, 1982 – A Broken Frame by Depeche Mode Was Released

    On This Day September 27, 1982 – A Broken Frame by Depeche Mode Was Released

    On this day September 27, 1982 A Broken Frame by Depeche Mode was released. The band’s second studio album marked a transitional moment in their career, as they forged a new musical direction following the departure of founding member Vince Clarke. The album showcased a darker and more...
  5. On This Day September 24, 1984 – Depeche Mode Released Some Great Reward

    On This Day September 24, 1984 – Depeche Mode Released Some Great Reward

    On this day September 24, 1984 Depeche Mode released their fourth studio album, Some Great Reward. The record marked a major step forward for the band, pushing deeper into industrial and electronic sounds while exploring darker lyrical themes. The album included the hit single People Are...
  6. On This Day August 22 1983 – Construction Time Again by Depeche Mode Released

    On This Day August 22 1983 – Construction Time Again by Depeche Mode Released

    On this day August 22 1983, Construction Time Again by Depeche Mode was released, introducing a striking shift in their sound toward industrial textures and socially conscious themes. Their third studio album pushed beyond synth pop with inventive use of found sounds and metallic percussion...
  7. On This Day: March 17 1986 Black Celebration by Depeche Mode Was Released

    On This Day: March 17 1986 Black Celebration by Depeche Mode Was Released

    On this day March 17 1986 Depeche Mode released their fifth studio album Black Celebration. The album marked a darker and more atmospheric turn in the band's sound featuring moody synth driven tracks that would help define their signature style. Black Celebration reached number 90 on the...
  8. On This Day: March 13 1989 101 by Depeche Mode Was Released

    On This Day: March 13 1989 101 by Depeche Mode Was Released

    On this day March 13 1989 Depeche Mode released their live album 101 capturing the energy of their groundbreaking Music for the Masses Tour. The album was recorded during the band’s legendary performance at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena California on June 18 1988. 101 showcased Depeche Mode at the...
  9. Pete

    The Unexpected Origins of 20 Iconic 1980s Band Names

    How some of these 80s bands came up with their name is pretty interesting. According to Mental Floss I'll add a few. The Go-Gos - At 2 a.m. in a Denny's on Sunset Boulevard, the pop-influenced L.A. punk band fronted by Belinda Carlisle whittled their potential names down to The Misfits...
    • Pete
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    • 1980s 80s artists 80s bands 80s music depeche mode guns n' roses motely crue tears for fears the go-gos wham!
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    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  10. Pete

    Some Great Reward (1984)

    Title: Some Great Reward Artist: Depeche Mode Genre: Synthpop Released: 1984 Tracks: 1 - Something to Do - 3:46 2 - Lie to Me - 5:03 3 - People Are People - 3:52 4 - It Doesn't Matter - 4:45 5 - Stories of Old - 3:14 6 - Somebody - 4:27 7 - Master and Servant - 4:12 8 - If You Want...
  11. Pete

    Construction Time Again (1983)

    Title: Construction Time Again Artist: Depeche Mode Genre: Synthpop Released: 1983 Tracks: 1 - Love, in Itself - 4:28 2 - More Than a Party - 4:45 3 - Pipeline - 5:55 4 - Everything Counts - 4:21 5 - Two Minute Warning - 4:13 6 - Shame - 3:52 7 - The Landscape Is Changing - 4:47 8...
  12. B

    Back to the Beat: Reliving the Dance Hits of the 80s

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Back to the Beat: Reliving the Dance Hits of the 80s. Please add to the discussion here.
    • Brad
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    • 80s dance floor anthems 80s dance hits 80s dance tracks 80s music nostalgia depeche mode madonna michael jackson mtv era music new wave 80s synth-pop hits
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  13. Back to the Beat: Reliving the Dance Hits of the 80s

    Back to the Beat: Reliving the Dance Hits of the 80s

    The 1980s: a decade often remembered for its bold fashion, groundbreaking movies, and, most importantly, its electrifying music. It was an era where dance floors worldwide were alive with energy, and the sound of synth beats and catchy melodies was the heartbeat of a generation. The 80s didn't...
  14. Pete

    A Broken Frame (1982)

    Title: A Broken Frame Artist: Depeche Mode Genre: Synthpop Released: 1982 Tracks: 1 - Leave in Silence - 4:51 2 - My Secret Garden - 4:46 3 - Monument - 3:15 4 - Nothing to Fear - 4:18 5 - See You - 4:34 6 - Satellite - 4:43 7 - The Meaning of Love - 3:06 8 - A Photograph of You -...
  15. Pete

    Speak & Spell (1981)

    Title: Speak & Spell Artist: Depeche Mode Genre: Synthpop Released: 1981 Tracks: 1 - New Life - 3:43 2 - I Sometimes Wish I Was Dead - 2:14 3 - Puppets - 3:55 4 - Boys Say Go! - 3:03 5 - Nodisco - 4:11 6 - What's Your Name? - 2:41 7 - Photographic - 4:44 8 - Tora! Tora! Tora! -...
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    Synth, Pop, and Rebellion: The Evolution of Music in the 1980s

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Synth, Pop, and Rebellion: The Evolution of Music in the 1980s. Please add to the discussion here.
    • Brad
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    • 1980s music depeche mode grandmaster flash heavy metal hip hop madonna metallica michael jackson pop music punk rock run-d.m.c. synthpop the clash the human league
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    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  17. Synth, Pop, and Rebellion: The Evolution of Music in the 1980s

    Synth, Pop, and Rebellion: The Evolution of Music in the 1980s

    In the panorama of cultural history, the 1980s stands out as a decade of bold expression and radical change, particularly in music. The sonic landscape was reshaped with the emergence of various genres, each leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of music. As children of the 80s, we know just...
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