Depeche Mode Unearth Their Latest Techno Single

Depeche Mode have returned to share their latest techno tune ‘My Favourite Stranger’. 

The legendary British band encapsulated the essence of ‘80s and ‘90s techno with all of their hits from that period. 

Some of their most well-known tracks from that era include ‘Just Can’t Get Enough’, ‘Enjoy The Silence’, and ‘Personal Jesus’. 

Frontman Dave Gahan is still going strong with his unique vocals and tessitura that have always left his audience wanting more. 

The track begins in true techno fashion with the use of the synth. From there, the vocals and other instruments gradually enter the frame to add more depth to the music even though the dynamics remain relatively low and the instrumentation minimal throughout. Although the dynamics remain relatively low throughout, the music still packs a powerful punch in the world and creates an emotional stir due to the song’s meaning. 

‘My Favourite Stranger’ conveys a story about people being constantly followed by their own shadows and how nobody can seem to shake off or escape their shadows at any cost. Lyrics such as “Some perfect stranger / Sneaks on tiptoes, steals my shadows” reaffirm the poignant message behind the techno music. 

The ending of the song is fairly subtle as the music fades out to the sound of a synth after Gahan is done delivering his message surrounding lies and truths. The last line “Blood on my hands” is a powerful way to end the track to a backdrop of silence, which leaves its audience with a notion of uncertainty. 

The song has already received much appraisal from their worldwide fanbase, which has now transcended generations since the band’s inception at the beginning of the ‘80s. Long may techno continue for as long as these guys are around. 

Antony Bailey  

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Image: 'My Favourite Stranger' Official Single Cover