DC Metro Blog

The DC Metro Blog [http://dc.metblogs.com] listed the Depeche Mode show [at the Patriot Center] as one of the top ten live shows of the year (next to other greats such as Gang of Four and Kraftwerk). To see the full article, visit the direct link at http://dc.metblogs.com/archives/2005/12/_the_10_best_co.phtml.

3. Depeche Mode @ the Patriot Center: Closing out the American leg of their world tour, Depeche Mode treated the DC area to a longer set-list than anywhere else in the country. Their dazzling stage presence hit on the majority of their singles from "Music for the Masses" to "Songs of Faith and Devotion" and also featured all the good tunes off of their new album "Playing the Angel." From what I've read about other dates on the tour, Dave Gahan has been somewhat subdued on stage, but not at this show. Gahan was in full rock-god glory all night as much as little guy Martin Gore was playing the reluctant shy "sensitive" one. The addition of a live drummer really kicked up the old numbers and Andrew Fletcher's keyboards never sounded better than on the new tracks.The crowd loved every minute of the show, and there really is nothing better than seeing Depeche Mode with a good crowd, especially during the encores when Gahan interacts with them like the master performer that he is.