Depeche Mode still do that!
by Yuka on 8/4/09Madison Square Garden - New YorkRating: 4 out of 5Although new songs are not as good as old ones. Show was stunning. But the sound was NOT.
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Pioneering synth-pop band Depeche Mode have sold over 100 million albums and played to over 35 million fans worldwide. Depeche Mode was formed in 1980 by Andy Fletcher, singer Dave Gahan and keyboardists Martin Gore and Vince Clarke. The band released their U.S. breakthrough in 1984 with the platinum-certified album Some Great Reward, which included iconic songs such as “Master and Servant” and the Billboard Hot 100 Top 20 hit “People Are People.” By the ’90s, Depeche Mode became one of the most popular bands of the alternative music boom. Their triple-platinum album Violator (1990) became a smash hit that spawned alternative classics such as "Personal Jesus” and "Enjoy the Silence.” Over 40 years after their formation, Depeche Mode continues to be a touring force; the band’s 2017–2018 Global Spirit Tour grossed over $202 million. They were also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020. Following the tragic passing of Fletcher in 2022, Depeche Mode forged ahead with their 15th studio album Memento Mori in 2023 and a massive world tour, and remain as influential as ever.
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Depeche Mode embarked on the fall leg of the Memento Mori Tour in September 2023. After kicking off in Austin, Texas, the tour covered much of North America.
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The fall leg of the Memento Mori Tour began on September 29 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
The fall leg of the Memento Mori Tour took Depeche Mode across North America in the following cities:
Although new songs are not as good as old ones. Show was stunning. But the sound was NOT.
I've gone to at least 5 other DM concerts, but this one by far was THE BEST! I don't know if it was the atmospere of the Molson Amphitheatre or the fact that I've been waiting about 3.5 years for them to go on tour again or the simple fact that the boys can still put on a show! I do know that the David Gahan just gets hotter with age and his voice is the best thing that has ever happened to Martin Gore's lyrics. Beyond my expectations and wish that I could see/hear them again! It was Martin Gore's birthday, so we all got to sing Happy Birthday to him. Cool way to end the show too.
Amazing performance. Wow. Band of the Century. No one does it like dM!!!!!!!!!!! Please god dont let this be their last tour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been in love with Depeche Mode for about 20 years now, so I was incredibly excited to attend this concert because it was my first time seeing them live. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed (although I am admittedly biased because I love the band so much that just having the opportunity to see them was enough to make it an excellent experience). Dave Gahan has so much energy. He exuded it onstage. It was very entertaining to watch him shimmy around to the music. The band played a well-balanced set of old and new songs. However, they steered clear of their earliest material. Maybe there's enough bad blood between them and former songwriter Vince Clarke that they don't even want to play the songs. That was a little disappointing, but overall they played most of the favorites that I was hoping to hear. Martin Gore performed a couple of the few songs that he takes lead vocals for, which was great. While I prefer the uniqueness of Dave's voice over his, he has a great singing voice and it was nice to see him have a chance in a more direct spotlight. I don't know - it just somehow made the band seem more like a family, if that makes any sense. Bottom line - the concert was excellent. Dave's voice was overall spot-on. It's great to go to a concert and see that the person you admire can indeed sing. Sometimes that isn't the case - it's blatantly obvious that the vocalist only sounds good on the albums after heavy editing/manipulation in the studio. That is definitely not the case with Depeche Mode. The live music is very genuine - an excellent reflection of the music on their studio albums. The sound quality was great, the visuals were interesting, and the band had so much energy. They played for a good long while, too, which was very nice considering the ridiculous amount of money I had to spend on tickets. It was worth every penny, though.
So lucky this show happened. The weather held up, and Depeche Mode was amazing!! They sounded like classic DM yet modern with the edgy guitar accents, and earthshaking bass beats. Loved how the show opened with an enormous flock of seagulls fleeing from the roof of the Amphitheatre as they began playing (we were on the lawn - it looked really poetic!) Didn't want the show to end! Best concert of the year for me.
I went to this concert as a favour to my wife. The opening song was a little off pitch but being a true professional, by the second chorus he was back and stayed on for the rest of the show. I attend a few concerts a month and this was the best sound quality and best production I have seen in years. The guys are getting old and a little self concious since their images on the big screen were often black and white or artistic negative images.
The concert was great, played some new stuff and old stuff which was nice. Sound just as good as the studio sound
The Show was absolutely amazing. I've seen them over 7 times and they are still rockin like they always do. David Gahan, well all I can say is that man can move! WOW! and Martin Gore, he's always great!! I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best band, best songs, best experience ever. Depeche Mode have been around for almost 30 years and I only wish I was born earlier so I could have experienced them from the beginning!
As usual the show was awesome. High energy, great selection of songs, and nice visual effects.
Never miss an opportunity to see these guys live! Still relevant, still rocking some electro tunes!
After nearly 30 years of making and performing great music, most bands would've called it. But not Depeche Mode. Despite a torn calf muscle and recent bout with cancer, lead vocalist Dave Gahan put on an amazing show for his fans. I've seen DM now over 10 times, and this concert was up there with the best. Great sound quality, phenomenal visual effects, and - oh yeah - 2+ hours of fresh-sounding music from the greatest synth-pop band ever. Performing songs from their newest CD Sounds of the Universe, Depeche Mode balanced their new music with remixed versions of their biggest hits, as well as a few lesser-known songs for true DM fans. Only one negative I saw to the entire night - getting out of the Molson Ampitheatre. Approximately 16,000 fans had to funnel through a major bottleneck at the back of the venue to make it back out to the Toronto streets. We had good seats, and paid the price by waiting nearly 15 minutes to exit the premises. Need to find another way to get concert-goers out of there more quickly, guys! All-in-all, a great evening.
They were simply amazing. Sounded like the DM of old. Thought I was listening to the DM 101 CD at times. Dave's voice is amazing and Toronto crowd was very into it!
Show starts with new music and progresses to the hits that we all expect. What you don't expect are the background visuals that are unique, fun and provocative! They updated and gave some new edge to all of the music along with bringing back music that hasn't been seen live in a long time, which for most hardcore fans will NOT disappoint. Bottom Line is the concert builds, builds, builds in energy!!!!!
Last night, Depeche Mode kicked off the North American leg of the Tour of the Universe and it was great! I witnessed the power of the Mode in full swing as they played a tremendous set of hits from the past and present. Dave was in great spirits and so was the rest of the band. It's indeed to go down as one of my fave shows. Check out the Mode when they come to your town. You won't regret it!
The setlist was changed slightly from the European leg of the tour, as was the background screen. It was a strong show, all the way from beginning to end. Dave Gahan is still one of the most charismatic frontmen. He just commands your attention and holds it throughout. Martin Gore's vocals were outstanding and consistent as well. Andrew Fletcher was excellent on the Keyboard. Depeche Mode is one of the only bands with a heavy electronic sound that can duplicate their sound live. Even though I was on the lawn, I still enjoyed every moment of this awesome show. The sound, the lights, the screens, the people...all perfect!
Amazing concert! These guys sound great live and put on a fabulous stage performance. Played old and new stuff. Definitely looking forward to more things from them (still!!)
Though I was unhappy, about them not playing "People are people", it was an excellent show. I was extremely happy when they played " Stripped". Love you guys!!!
The sound/venue was horrible. The only way you could really get the full range of the sound was to be the lucky 1/3 on the floor. So if you were the rest of the 2/3, then it was quite muffled. D.M. performance was good, but I think they could of rearranged their set list a little better. Audience was fun however.