Other Stage 2017

[stuartbert two hats]

17 minutes ago, eastynh said:

One Swallow does not make a summer.

Ahh, eastynh, never change.  I knew you couldn't resist picking up on how unusual the success of that song was compared to Depeche Mode's years of dreary hit after hit.

[eastynh]

17 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Ahh, eastynh, never change.  I knew you couldn't resist picking up on how unusual the success of that song was compared to Depeche Mode's years of dreary hit after hit.

I just can't get enough.

[evannn]

4 minutes ago, eastynh said:

I just can't get enough.

Turns out I actually know 2 depeche mode songs, every days a school day! (Used to think that was human league)

[stuartbert two hats]

3 minutes ago, evannn said:

Turns out I actually know 2 depeche mode songs, every days a school day! (Used to think that was human league)

Their first album was essentially a different band.  Vince Clarke (latterly of  Erasure, Yazoo amongst others) wrote the vast majority of that record, which was glorious bubblegum electro pop.  Then, when he left, Depeche Mode moved towards the more rock/industrial sound for which they're known.  I like the first band, not as keen on the second, proper Depeche Mode.

I'm sure Easty will correct my gross mischaracterisation of the band, but that's essentially it - the first album (Speak & Spell) was really poppy and is well worth checking out if you like Just Can't Get Enough.  And who doesn't?

[evannn]

21 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Their first album was essentially a different band.  Vince Clarke (latterly of  Erasure, Yazoo amongst others) wrote the vast majority of that record, which was glorious bubblegum electro pop.  Then, when he left, Depeche Mode moved towards the more rock/industrial sound for which they're known.  I like the first band, not as keen on the second, proper Depeche Mode.

I'm sure Easty will correct my gross mischaracterisation of the band, but that's essentially it - the first album (Speak & Spell) was really poppy and is well worth checking out if you like Just Can't Get Enough.  And who doesn't?

Thanks, that's really informative, I'll give them a go

[SwedgeAntilles]

23 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

And who doesn't?

Rangers supporters. 

[mr gumby]

1 hour ago, stuartbert two hats said:

 

Blue Monday is a bigger song, more well known, influential and beloved than anything from the 'Mode's canon - and that's a scientific fact

Try telling that to Johnny Cash.

 

[Bradders]

Enjoy the Silence is a tune, the rest isn't all that but I might watch em if they play.

[stuartbert two hats]

34 minutes ago, evannn said:

Thanks, that's really informative, I'll give them a go

Bear in mind that I've played the first album to death, and have a very passing knowledge of the rest.

[stuartbert two hats]

1 hour ago, evannn said:

Turns out I actually know 2 depeche mode songs, every days a school day! (Used to think that was human league)

And I used to think that too!

[CaledonianGonzo]

Never liked Depeche Mode anyway.

 

Always more of a Belle & Sebastian fan.

[Hugh Jass]

Saw Depeche Mode at Bennicassim about 10 years ago and found them rather dull.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Yeah - I was at that as well, though admittedly at the back having a carry on with a bunch of Spanish ladies for most of it rather than giving Gonky McGee my undivided attention.

It's the #FOMO factor for when a big band shows up in a small venue.

Never mind - got tickets for 3 of the nights and the Sunday afternoon.  Just need to try and wangle my way into the Tramway for Sinkane on the Saturday.

 

 

[Nobody Interesting]

4 hours ago, eastynh said:

They could only go up against Ed Sheeran though surely? 

I would say they were headliner or bust. Yet they are playing the 6 Music gig that New Order played last year, before going on to headline Other.

I hope your waters are correct. It would be a real coup for Glastonbury to get Depeche Mode and Lady Gaga in none headline slots.

My waters are currently telling me I need to re-aquaint myself with a longdrop.

[brettredmayne]

So Green day rumor is still on 

[across97]

18 minutes ago, brettredmayne said:

So Green day rumor is still on 

Surely they can't have pulled that off? I bloody hope they have. Would be some coup 

[brettredmayne]

11 minutes ago, across97 said:

Surely they can't have pulled that off? I bloody hope they have. Would be some coup 

Be amazing if it is true , is it June yet

[Gucci Piggy]

Green Day are not going to headline the Other Stage at Glastonbury 2017.

[brettredmayne]

4 minutes ago, Will-2609 said:

Green Day are not going to headline the Other Stage at Glastonbury 2017.

 

[FloorFiller]

3 minutes ago, Will-2609 said:

Green Day are not going to headline the Other Stage at Glastonbury 2017.

Agreed. 

[Perks]

13 minutes ago, Will-2609 said:

Green Day are not going to headline the Other Stage at Glastonbury 2017.

Disagree 

[kingbadger]

 

1 hour ago, Will-2609 said:

Green Day are not going to headline the Other Stage at Glastonbury 2017.

[dentalplan]

1 hour ago, Will-2609 said:

Green Day are not going to headline the Other Stage at Glastonbury 2017.

Agreed, still

Edited February 24, 2017 by dentalplan

[Gucci Piggy]

1 hour ago, kingbadger said:

 

They're still not going to.

[across97]

1 minute ago, Will-2609 said:

They're still not going to.

How certain are you?

 

willing to offer to buy everyone a pint at the efests meet if they do play?