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Depeche Mode

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Depeche Mode

Some of the artists on this list seemingly exploded out of the gate with an album that told you that they had the potential to be something special. In looking back at Depeche Mode, none of us in the NIHOF committee really thought that the band that gave us “Just Can’t Get Enough” would be a band that would have a potential Hall of Fame career.


In the early 80’s, Depeche Mode emerged as key players in the New Wave movement. Their synthesizer driven music was poppish and catchy and they quickly developed a loyal fan base. Each album after saw them explore a darker edge both lyrically and in style. By 1990, they released Violator which would go on to be both their best received album and one of their best selling. Depeche Mode has one of the rare distinctions of being a successful Alternative band in multiple decades all while selling millions of records to devoted fans. Their biggest obstacle to induction is likely the fact that synthesizer based music has yet to make a real dent in the Hall.

 

 
 

 
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Should Depeche Mode be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 90.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 2.3%

The Bullet Points

  • Previous Rank: 2010: #34
    2011: #36
    2012: #33
    2013: #29
    2014: #27
    2015: #27
    2016: #26
  • Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 2006
  • Country of Origin: United Kingdom (Basildon, England)
  • Why they will get in: Unlike other British Groups they were able to crack the American market.
  • Why they won't get in: Electronic based bands are not yet in the hall.
  • Nominated in: 2017 & 2018
  • Essential Albums: Black Celebration (1986)
    Music for the Masses (1987)
    Violator (1990)
    Songs of Faith and Devotion (1993)
  • Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Everything Counts (From Construction Time Again, 1983)
    Behind The Wheel (From Music for the Masses, 1987)
    Personal Jesus (From Violator, 1990)
    Enjoy the Silence (From Violator, 1990)
    I Feel You (From Songs of Faith and Devotion, 1993)

Should Depeche Mode be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 90.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 2.3%

DEVOUT... A TRIBUTE TO DEPECHE MODE

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DEVOUT ... A TRIBUTE TO DEPECHE MODE

Jul 11, 2025

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STRANGELOVE: THE DEPECHE MODE EXPERIENCE

Jul 12, 2025

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FAST FASHION - DEPECHE MODE TRIBUTE (21 AND OVER)

Jul 12, 2025

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