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Dean Winchester · 01-28-2008, 06:51 PM

From www.depeche-mode.com

Depeche Mode 2008 update!
January 26 00:39 cet

Little bits and pieces are trickling through at a steady pace. The Depeche Mode machinery is getting in gear, and we’ll try to sift through the information, and give you a summary of what’s going on!

As we reported way back in July of last year, Depeche Mode are set to return to the studio in early 2008. Well now we know.

The band met earlier this month, and agreed to hit the studio in March.

Martin’s been writing songs, and has already taken his new compositions into pre-production (ie. not just demos), working with Sie Medway-Smith in Martin’s home studio in Santa Barbara.

Dave has also been writing, although details of his progress are scarce.

EMI in Spain let slip that Mute are hoping to have the album ready at the end of this fiscal year, in time for Christmas. A tentative date of “late November” was circulated to retailers and media in Spain, via the IFPI owned operation Promusicae. Sources close to the band tells us to expect a tour to be announced some time in the early fall of 2008, with tickets going on sale in September or October. A tour would probably not start till early 2009, however.

SBTB Geek · 01-29-2008, 03:16 AM

I'm glad Dave is taking a chance by writing on the forthcoming album. "Suffer Well" is one of the best DM tracks in recent memory.

Dean Winchester · 01-29-2008, 03:21 AM

I'm surprised they're already back in the studio since Dave just released "Hourglass" a few months ago, but sometimes when you're on a roll, you're on a roll

SBTB Geek · 01-29-2008, 03:27 AM

I don't think Dave was ever as involved in the creative process as the other band mates. Before he Playing the Angel, he never wrote or produced a Depeche Mode song.

Their last album was released back in 2005, so I could see why the rest of the band wants to work on a follow up already.

01-28-2008, 06:51 PM	#1
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	Depeche Mode back in the studio, new album planned for the fall From www.depeche-mode.com Depeche Mode 2008 update! January 26 00:39 cet Little bits and pieces are trickling through at a steady pace. The Depeche Mode machinery is getting in gear, and we’ll try to sift through the information, and give you a summary of what’s going on! As we reported way back in July of last year, Depeche Mode are set to return to the studio in early 2008. Well now we know. The band met earlier this month, and agreed to hit the studio in March. Martin’s been writing songs, and has already taken his new compositions into pre-production (ie. not just demos), working with Sie Medway-Smith in Martin’s home studio in Santa Barbara. Dave has also been writing, although details of his progress are scarce. EMI in Spain let slip that Mute are hoping to have the album ready at the end of this fiscal year, in time for Christmas. A tentative date of “late November” was circulated to retailers and media in Spain, via the IFPI owned operation Promusicae. Sources close to the band tells us to expect a tour to be announced some time in the early fall of 2008, with tickets going on sale in September or October. A tour would probably not start till early 2009, however.

01-29-2008, 03:16 AM	#2
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	I'm glad Dave is taking a chance by writing on the forthcoming album. "Suffer Well" is one of the best DM tracks in recent memory.

01-29-2008, 03:21 AM	#3
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I'm surprised they're already back in the studio since Dave just released "Hourglass" a few months ago, but sometimes when you're on a roll, you're on a roll

01-29-2008, 03:27 AM	#4
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	I don't think Dave was ever as involved in the creative process as the other band mates. Before he Playing the Angel, he never wrote or produced a Depeche Mode song. Their last album was released back in 2005, so I could see why the rest of the band wants to work on a follow up already.