I never understood why this album got such a bad rap by the die hard DM fans. I think it's fantastic. I wonder if it would be better received if Ultra came out before SOFAD???
The music of Depeche represented the sound of the times to me: created by sequencers and synthetizers only, it was the most modern music in my eyes (in my ears :) ). The lack of classic musical instruments like guitar meant the sounds I hear were never heard in the past before.
With being a "depeches" came a certain style: short hair like Dave's, dressed in all black, Dr.Martens boots and a black leather jacket.
So, imagine my shock when I heard "I feel you" from SOFAD the first time on MTV!
Instead of the techno sound of Violator, instead of hearing modern music made by sequencers, synthetizers and drum-machines, what I heard was ROCK music made with guitars and drums!
This was just one shock! The guitars in Personal Jesus was dicey in its time as well, but... what blew me away was the long haired, bearded rocker guy singing in a striped suit."Who the fuck is...OMG! Its Dave!"
So I did not even buy the album back then, only heard it on the Walkman of a friend. I was listening for good songs, but only RUSH got my approval. I went to the Devotional-tour concert in Budapest, but I ceased to be a "depeches" after that.
I kept on searching for the sound of the times, synthetizers, sequencers and drum machines, found EBM, then Techno, then Acid and finally Goa Trance...
Now, after 20 years, I repent and I bow before the true greatness of SOFAD! :)
I love this music, one of the best to depeche mode, I remenber the road in the night when I listen this music, driving to the midnight to all speed...
I never understood why this album got such a bad rap by the die hard DM fans. I think it's fantastic. I wonder if it would be better received if Ultra came out before SOFAD???
Fac063 1 week ago
@Fac063
I can tell you why.
A teenager in 1993, I was a Depeche Mode fan.
The music of Depeche represented the sound of the times to me: created by sequencers and synthetizers only, it was the most modern music in my eyes (in my ears :) ). The lack of classic musical instruments like guitar meant the sounds I hear were never heard in the past before.
With being a "depeches" came a certain style: short hair like Dave's, dressed in all black, Dr.Martens boots and a black leather jacket.
MrWHun 1 week ago
@Fac063
Part 2.
So, imagine my shock when I heard "I feel you" from SOFAD the first time on MTV!
Instead of the techno sound of Violator, instead of hearing modern music made by sequencers, synthetizers and drum-machines, what I heard was ROCK music made with guitars and drums!
This was just one shock! The guitars in Personal Jesus was dicey in its time as well, but... what blew me away was the long haired, bearded rocker guy singing in a striped suit."Who the fuck is...OMG! Its Dave!"
MrWHun 1 week ago
@Fac063
Part 3.
So I did not even buy the album back then, only heard it on the Walkman of a friend. I was listening for good songs, but only RUSH got my approval. I went to the Devotional-tour concert in Budapest, but I ceased to be a "depeches" after that.
I kept on searching for the sound of the times, synthetizers, sequencers and drum machines, found EBM, then Techno, then Acid and finally Goa Trance...
Now, after 20 years, I repent and I bow before the true greatness of SOFAD! :)
MrWHun 1 week ago
IS THIS SONG ABOUT HEROIN?
UNTERKUNST 1 month ago
@UNTERKUNST SEX!
neworder36 1 month ago
@neworder36 perfect answer!
101jeanny 3 weeks ago
open your sensitive mouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuthhhhhh
MrJamessell30 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos 9
I love this music, one of the best to depeche mode, I remenber the road in the night when I listen this music, driving to the midnight to all speed...
N66511 5 months ago 3
Wow! After some 18 years, could this be an unlikely contender for Mode's finest hour? Quite possibly.
death2hiphopnRnB 5 months ago 9
aguante DEPECHE MODE DAVE SOS EL MEJOR
lycandarkwolf 5 months ago
adoro essa musica
ThePorstar 5 months ago
this is my favourite DM song. pure brilliance.
ilovesuede 5 months ago 3
My mum and dad went to see them at Sheffield Arena on the Devotional tour, I was only 1 :(
bfcricky 5 months ago
@SarahSeis It's on Songs of Faith and Devotion. Dave's drug days, but there's still some "dark, sexy" songs to enjoy : )
dzert91 5 months ago
What is your opinion about this song is based on, about?? :]
DiiDee66 5 months ago
@DiiDee66
I´m not proud of what I do......
DarkestBrain 5 months ago
Memories of seeing DM on tour at GMEX Manchester in 1993. Got backstage too. Fond Memories.
sensualeyaa 5 months ago
@sensualeyaa Shut up. I hate you. >:[ jk :] I am too jealous!
DiiDee66 5 months ago
@DiiDee66 Dave the lead singer wasn't there if it makes u feel better...
sensualeyaa 4 months ago in playlist Liked
@sensualeyaa just a little.
DiiDee66 4 months ago
DM says this album its for real fans the sound its mor agressive than others but i think this album its special !!
JuanCa92009 6 months ago
best of Songs of Faith and Devotion. tnx for upload.
hermanarih 8 months ago
mm so far they didnt remove any depeche mode songs yet soo i hope for a very long time
regeer2011 9 months ago 7
Let's see how long this stays posted before they remove it...
kidrites 9 months ago