Dave Gahan and Co. deliver some of their most compelling melodies in years.
Depeche Mode find something key in common with Devo on their new album.
Four decades ago, that electro-shocked band declared that humans werent evolving, but rather devolving.
Credit: Anton Corbijn
Were hopeless, frontman Dave Gahan concludes at the albums close.
Theyre well suited to the task.
Somehow, the new political focus has inspired a return to riffs and melodies that stick.
You Move repeats the groups frequent mix of lust, fetish, and emotional remove.
No More bids a dying love good riddance.
Key Tracks:ScumThe lyrics may spew bile, but its got a beat you might dance to.
PoormanFinally, an argument against trickle down economics you might hum.
