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faith welcome to watchmojo.com and today
we’re counting down our picks for the
top 10 Depeche Mode songs for this list
we’ve chosen our entries based on a
combination of the artists fan favorites
and their well commercially successful
songs
number 10 master and servant with a
title like that sexually suggestive
lyrics
and sound effects that mimic whips and
chains is it so surprising that the
second single off some great reward
raised controversy and was rejected by
multiple radio stations in spite of the
ban or maybe because of it this mix of
synth pop new wave and industrial music
crack the Billboard Hot 100 and UK top
ten
remember mine it’s no good
with its synth-pop flavors and
alternative dance elements this track
off Depeche Mode’s ninth album creates a
musical atmosphere that’s haunting and
captivating at the same time
penned by Martin Gore the singles
pulsing melody and memorable chorus are
a perfect fit for David Gon’s baritone
vocals it also became a top 5 hit for
the band in the UK and reached the
Billboard Hot 100 top 40
and without
number eight strange looks so a slower
and simpler cut eventually wound up on
the band’s sixth record Strangelove was
originally a synth heavy electro pop
tune
thanks to its mix of synth pop new wave
and alternative dance the song became
Depeche Mode’s first chart-topper on the
American dance charts the next year a
bomb the bass remix entitled Strangelove
88 found a home on the Billboard Hot 100
string
number seven precious precious and
fragile things need special
this 4-minute track off playing the
angel stands out due to its moody but
distinctive keyboard sounds it was a top
five hit in the UK and a top 40 hit on
the US Modern Rock Tracks chart
ten
I love
what was also unique about the synth pop
ballad was that it gave fans a rare
glimpse into Gore’s personal life as a
touched upon his divorce and his
children
number six personal Jesus substrate
inspired by the Priscilla Presley
biography this Gore composed number is
from Depeche Mode’s first top ten album
by hooking listeners with its stompin
rhythm and religiously themed lyrics
personal Jesus made it into the
Billboard Hot 100 top 30 and quickly
became a live favorite thanks to its
synth rock sound and chant about course
it was remixed several times and covered
by multiple artists
number five people are people
though Bohr isn’t a big fan of the
tracks the first single from some great
reward still earn the band quite a bit
of chart success with its industrial
vibes and direct lyrics championing
harmony between human beings
Oh
people are people became Depeche Mode’s
first top 20 smash in the u.s. though
it’s rarely played live
the songs impact on rock and roll can’t
be denied
number four everything counts with gore
and gone alternating the vocals
this synth-pop and new wave number about
the greedy grabbing hands of corrupted
businesses was quickly integrated into
the band set featuring unconventional
instruments like the xylophone &
melodica everything counts is even
better when experienced in concert in
fact when the band re-released a live
version in 1989 the track hit the top 20
of multiple American and European charts
number three policy of truth
what list of the top ten Depeche Mode
songs would be complete without one of
their signature tunes
and beside
like the two previous singles off
violator policy of truth charted within
the Billboard Hot 100 top 30 and helped
the band cement their international
success
written by gore and produced by the
bandwidth flood the song was also
accompanied by one of the group’s many
anton corbijn directed music videos
number two never let me down again
the aptly titled music for the masses
spawned multiple charting Hot 100
singles including this evocative number
featuring the producing talents of
Daniel Miller and David Bosca
mixing synth-pop and new weight
the fans certainly didn’t let us down by
using a more musically layered approach
they showcased their musical chemistry
and crafted a major fan favorite in the
process
before we unveil our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions
Oh
dream on dream on
number one enjoy the silence
though Depeche Mode has found a home in
our music libraries thanks to several
songs there’s no track as inextricably
linked to the English act as violators
second single
Wow
with their masterful blend of pop and
electronic music based on synthesizers
they truly gave us all we ever wanted
and needed on enjoy the silence
potin lyrics that take you on an
emotional and musical journey it was
also the band’s first and only American
top-ten hit
do you agree with our list what’s your
favorite Depeche Mode song
with new top 10s published daily be sure
to subscribe to watchmojo.com
faith welcome to watchmojo.com and today
we’re counting down our picks for the
top 10 Depeche Mode songs for this list
we’ve chosen our entries based on a
combination of the artists fan favorites
and their well commercially successful
songs
number 10 master and servant with a
title like that sexually suggestive
lyrics
and sound effects that mimic whips and
chains is it so surprising that the
second single off some great reward
raised controversy and was rejected by
multiple radio stations in spite of the
ban or maybe because of it this mix of
synth pop new wave and industrial music
crack the Billboard Hot 100 and UK top
ten
remember mine it’s no good
with its synth-pop flavors and
alternative dance elements this track
off Depeche Mode’s ninth album creates a
musical atmosphere that’s haunting and
captivating at the same time
penned by Martin Gore the singles
pulsing melody and memorable chorus are
a perfect fit for David Gon’s baritone
vocals it also became a top 5 hit for
the band in the UK and reached the
Billboard Hot 100 top 40
and without
number eight strange looks so a slower
and simpler cut eventually wound up on
the band’s sixth record Strangelove was
originally a synth heavy electro pop
tune
thanks to its mix of synth pop new wave
and alternative dance the song became
Depeche Mode’s first chart-topper on the
American dance charts the next year a
bomb the bass remix entitled Strangelove
88 found a home on the Billboard Hot 100
string
number seven precious precious and
fragile things need special
this 4-minute track off playing the
angel stands out due to its moody but
distinctive keyboard sounds it was a top
five hit in the UK and a top 40 hit on
the US Modern Rock Tracks chart
ten
I love
what was also unique about the synth pop
ballad was that it gave fans a rare
glimpse into Gore’s personal life as a
touched upon his divorce and his
children
number six personal Jesus substrate
inspired by the Priscilla Presley
biography this Gore composed number is
from Depeche Mode’s first top ten album
by hooking listeners with its stompin
rhythm and religiously themed lyrics
personal Jesus made it into the
Billboard Hot 100 top 30 and quickly
became a live favorite thanks to its
synth rock sound and chant about course
it was remixed several times and covered
by multiple artists
number five people are people
though Bohr isn’t a big fan of the
tracks the first single from some great
reward still earn the band quite a bit
of chart success with its industrial
vibes and direct lyrics championing
harmony between human beings
Oh
people are people became Depeche Mode’s
first top 20 smash in the u.s. though
it’s rarely played live
the songs impact on rock and roll can’t
be denied
number four everything counts with gore
and gone alternating the vocals
this synth-pop and new wave number about
the greedy grabbing hands of corrupted
businesses was quickly integrated into
the band set featuring unconventional
instruments like the xylophone &
melodica everything counts is even
better when experienced in concert in
fact when the band re-released a live
version in 1989 the track hit the top 20
of multiple American and European charts
number three policy of truth
what list of the top ten Depeche Mode
songs would be complete without one of
their signature tunes
and beside
like the two previous singles off
violator policy of truth charted within
the Billboard Hot 100 top 30 and helped
the band cement their international
success
written by gore and produced by the
bandwidth flood the song was also
accompanied by one of the group’s many
anton corbijn directed music videos
number two never let me down again
the aptly titled music for the masses
spawned multiple charting Hot 100
singles including this evocative number
featuring the producing talents of
Daniel Miller and David Bosca
mixing synth-pop and new weight
the fans certainly didn’t let us down by
using a more musically layered approach
they showcased their musical chemistry
and crafted a major fan favorite in the
process
before we unveil our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions
Oh
dream on dream on
number one enjoy the silence
though Depeche Mode has found a home in
our music libraries thanks to several
songs there’s no track as inextricably
linked to the English act as violators
second single
Wow
with their masterful blend of pop and
electronic music based on synthesizers
they truly gave us all we ever wanted
and needed on enjoy the silence
potin lyrics that take you on an
emotional and musical journey it was
also the band’s first and only American
top-ten hit
do you agree with our list what’s your
favorite Depeche Mode song
with new top 10s published daily be sure
to subscribe to watchmojo.com
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