How Depeche Mode Created This 80s Synth Pop Masterpiece | Professor of Rock
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The aura of a record album is often a reflection of the mood of the artist at the time the music was being created. It’s somewhat of a last art in the fast food, mostly forgettable singles driven world we live in currently, but there was a time when great artists would release a complete album, a thematic statement pretty frequently especially in the 60s 70s and 80s. We’ve
While crafting their 5th studio album Black Celebration in 1985, the mood of the four members of Depeche Mode was serious & intense. The band was dealing with deeper personal issues- associated with maturation- personally and professionally.
Early demos of songs for the record were met with skepticism from the band’s label (Mute Records). The President & Founder of Mute Records, Daniel Miller, was underwhelmed with the demos, adamant that there wasn’t one hit song in the batch. Miller was to co-produce the forthcoming album, as he done on each of the band’s previous four LPs, re-joining another veteran DM collaborator, Gareth Jones.
As the primary lyricist for Depeche Mode, the pressure to deliver hit songs was mostly bestowed upon Martin Gore.
When an artist submits new material for label review, there is often debate on which tracks should be included on a forthcoming album. Martin Gore vividly recalls having arguments with Daniel Mller, and music promoter Neil Ferris, who was the chief “radio plugger” in the 80s for Depeche Mode.
The two record executives told Martin the eleven songs they heard on the demo “weren’t good enough,” there were "no singles,” and the songs “would never get played on the radio.”
Mute Records had high hopes for D-Mode’s follow up to Some Great Reward, which yielded their breakthrough single in the American pop market- “People are People” that ascended to #13 on the Billboard Hot 100, #4 in the UK, and all the way to #1 in Germany.
“Master & Servant,” the 2nd single from Some Great Reward, was also huge in Europe- peaking at #9 in the UK, and #2 in Germany.
Martin responded to the criticism of the songs on the demo by running away from everyone related to the band for a week.
The scathing appraisal of the songs he had written was crushing.
After all, the rough samples of the songs that Martin composed for Black Celebration were perhaps the deepest expression of internal feelings that he had ever disclosed in his lyrics….up to that point.
Todos los comentarios (21)
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BEST MUSIC CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE. PERIOD. SALUTE YOU PROFESSOR.
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"It's not a song - it's a religious experience" - this sums up Depeche Mode for me - works of pure genius.
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Black Celebration was the soundtrack to my teenage years, what an amazing album! So lucky to have grown up in the 80's, the best decade for music, movies, fashion, & FUN!!! "I'll drink to that!"
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DM made me feel like I wasn't alone when it felt like I was.
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My favorite DM album. Been listening to it for 35 years and still hear new things on each listen. I wish they'd get Gareth Jones to produce a new record. And while they're at it, get Alan Wilder back in the band! ❤️
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"And then there's Stripped..." I got chills!
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When Stripped comes on everything must stop. If time could be stopped I would stop that too.
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You're the friend I never met when I was younger that I always wish I had. 100% agree with everything you said. You covered it all. "Stripped" is my favorite song. Ever. Favorite album by my favorite band. I'm a Martin guy, and Black Celebration is definitely more a Martin album. We lived similar childhoods, and thanks for articulating so well how I felt back then. Took me right back. I wouldn't be here without the music of Depeche Mode. Got me through so much. Thank you, Professor. You're such a cool guy. This was my favorite video yet. Made my day.
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DM's run of albums from "Black Celebration" through "Songs of Faith and Devotion" was as strong a run in terms of growth, and song strength as almost any artist in history, save for the Beatles.
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If it wasn’t for Fletch’s “killer clap”, I don’t know how I would have survived my teenage years.
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This album will always have a spot in my heart because it’s when my love for Depeche Mode exploded. I already enjoyed Some Great Reward but Black Celebration was everything for me at 13 years old. Nearly 35 years later, it’s still awesome.
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DM, Smiths, Cure oh yes. A time remembered. Needed Bauhaus and The Mission to cheer things up. Thanks so much, great show.
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The best review I’ve seen for this album. Prof. Of Rock is so passionate about music and it shows through in every video he produces. Thank you
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Yes, yes, and YES to everything you've said! There's no one like DM. Especially in the 80's. Black Celebration to me is like a balance of darkness and the light. There's so much humanity in the lyrics. "Stripped" to me is the standout. Love them!
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Loved it. There is nothing like the cure, Depeche Mode, and smiths to see one through the angst filled years.
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I started listening to DM on their Sounds of the Universe era only having known some of their hits, then worked my way back. When I got to Black Celebration, I could not believe I hadn't heard it before. It is undoubtedly my favorite album of theirs and maybe of all time.
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I love DM with all my heart. I've been a big fan for over 35 years. Listening to this brings back so many memories of my teen years. Professor of Rock has managed to accurately put into words, all the strong emotions and feelings I have for DM. When all the songs are as great as they are, it's impossible to have a favorite. Please keep up the good work. Thank you.
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All time favorite band their music got me thru a lot and saw them live at the rosebowl and was blown away. Took my sister for her birthday and it was amazing.
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I was 10 when this album came out and it became a soundtrack of my childhood. All those feelings we’ve had listening to this masterpiece are put into words by this gentleman...kudos to you.
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Spent a year as a kid listening to this album in the dark. It has to be their darkest. Music for the masses is a true masterpiece but doesn't explore those dark aspects of life. Thank God for Alan Wilder.
