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Duran Duran vs. Depeshe Mode

davidtriosdavidtrios Posts: 9,732
edited December 2012 in Other Music
who's better?
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  • RobbyD462RobbyD462 Victoria BC Posts: 4,812
    The Mode No Contest!

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  • Jamminonthe1Jamminonthe1 Posts: 1,243
    DM
  • PJArtistPJArtist New Orleans Posts: 542
    Depeche Mode!
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  • BinFrogBinFrog MA Posts: 7,309
    A more appropriate comparison, to me, is Depeche Mode vs Tears For Fears
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  • Jamminonthe1Jamminonthe1 Posts: 1,243
    BinFrog wrote:
    A more appropriate comparison, to me, is Depeche Mode vs Tears For Fears

    Still DM. Actually saw them in concert a bunch of years ago and they rocked the hell out of the Jones Beach Theater in NY.
  • Mamasan23Mamasan23 Posts: 16,389
    Definitely Depeche Mode
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  • keelycankeelycan Via Chicago Posts: 409
    Even though they sounded awful at Lolla in 2009 i'm gonna say Depeche Mode without A doubt!
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  • PillowPantsPillowPants Posts: 4,877
    I agree they're 2 different bands

    and Depeche Mode will win the vote in here...


    but personally i liked the pop side of Duran Duran

    Hungry Like the Wolf
    Rio
    Save a Prayer
    Is There Something I should Know
    New Moon on Monday
    View to a Kill
    Notorious
    the Reflex
    Wild Boys
    Girls on Film
    Ordinary World
    Union of the Snake
    Come Undone

    that's baby makin music right there!!
  • bluegracebluegrace Posts: 2,357
    I like them both, but I really don't think they compare well
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  • Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    This is even a question? Depeche Mode
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  • he.who.forgetshe.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    PillowPants wrote:
    I agree they're 2 different bands

    and Depeche Mode will win the vote in here...


    but personally i liked the pop side of Duran Duran

    Hungry Like the Wolf
    Rio
    Save a Prayer
    Is There Something I should Know
    New Moon on Monday
    View to a Kill
    Notorious
    the Reflex
    Wild Boys
    Girls on Film
    Ordinary World
    Union of the Snake
    Come Undone

    that's baby makin music right there!!
    I'm with pillowpants, but I grew up listening to Duran Duran...probably the first music group I ever remember hearing. My female cousin, 10 years my senior, is to blame.
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  • curlygirly9curlygirly9 Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,872
    DEPECHE MODE. (typed in all caps, so it's official) :lol:

    I do like Duran Duran, I only really love a few songs, but the ones I like I LOVE. Girls on Film, Save A Prayer, and Notorious are golden. They are both very unique sounding bands though and very creative.
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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    complitly different bands and style of music..
    ill vote for DM if was between those 2 bands..but..
    Duran Duran are unique in that pop style they playing...no question..

    and i know u guys not into the pop styleofmusic..
    but check Duran Duran on their unplugged at MTV...amazing
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  • SatansFutonSatansFuton Posts: 5,399
    I have to go DM also. Duran Duran had some great songs, but I can't think of one great album. A couple of them have some good hits, but don't really flow as an album to me, and have quite a bit of filler. The Wedding Album might be the closest thing to a complete album, but it still has a ways to go IMO.

    There are several DM albums that I consider really good in their entirety though. Violator and Songs Of Faith And Devotion stick out the most to me, but a couple of the earlier albums are great as well. The two singles collections (especially 86-98) are among my "must have" compilations.

    I even have a soft spot in my heart for "Songs Of Faith And Devotion, Live", even though it has a long-standing reputation as being one of the most redundant albums ever, it was actually the first DM album I ever bought. I didn't see the "Live" part and bought it on accident because it had several songs I wanted on it.
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  • -.- Glorified GnothingMan -.--.- Glorified GnothingMan -.- Posts: 434
    BinFrog wrote:
    A more appropriate comparison, to me, is Depeche Mode vs Tears For Fears
    I see the appropriate comparison as Depeche Mode vs. Spandou Ballet and this one may be too close to call


    A few more celebrity band competitions
    Duran Duran vs. Culture Club or maybe even better, WHAM!

    Tears for Fears vs, Simple Minds

    Talking Heads vs. The Police

    The Clash vs. The Gang of Four (Clash only because they outlived Gx4 (I think), especially with Strummer's output with the Mescaleros)

    Red Hot Chili Peppers vs. Fishbone

    The Specials vs. Madness

    Thomas Dolby vs. Gary Numan

    Soundgarden vs. Alice In Chains

    Concrete Blonde vs. every west coast band of the late 80's including GnR

    GnR vs. Motley Crue

    Ozzy w/ Randy Rhoades vs. Sabbath w/ Dio

    Paul Simon vs. James Taylor

    Post Genesis Peter Gabriel vs. post-Police Sting

    Roger Waters vs. Pete Townshend

    Robert Plant vs. Roger Daltrey (singing only, not songwriting or solo output, which Plant easily wins...)

    Carol King vs. Rickie Lee Jones

    James Brown vs. George Clinton

    Diana Krall vs. Norah Jones

    Black Crowes vs. Tragically Hip

    Gordon Lightfoot vs. Jim Croce
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  • curmudgeonesscurmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 3,991
    Speaking as a child of the 80's -- apples and oranges. DM was cooler, but every female I knew was crazy for Duran Duran for obvious reasons. I'll offer my expert opinion on these match-ups below.
    -.- Glorified GnothingMan -.- wrote:
    BinFrog wrote:
    A more appropriate comparison, to me, is Depeche Mode vs Tears For Fears
    I see the appropriate comparison as Depeche Mode vs. Spandou Ballet and this one may be too close to call


    A few more celebrity band competitions
    Duran Duran vs. Culture Club or maybe even better, WHAM! Duran Duran is better than either of these.

    Tears for Fears vs, Simple Minds Tougher, but I'll go with Simple Minds.

    Talking Heads vs. The Police Talking Heads. Just posted "Once in a Lifetime" to my Facebook page earlier today. First three Police albums were good, but Sting's later insufferability makes it hard for me to listen to any of their songs anymore, with the possible exception of "Can't Stand Losing You."

    The Clash vs. The Gang of Four (Clash only because they outlived Gx4 (I think), especially with Strummer's output with the Mescaleros) The only band that matters, of course. The Clash get better, for me, with every listen.

    Red Hot Chili Peppers vs. Fishbone meh. I'll pass.

    The Specials vs. Madness

    Thomas Dolby vs. Gary Numan Thomas Dolby -- better music, better looking.

    Soundgarden vs. Alice In Chains Soundgarden

    Concrete Blonde vs. every west coast band of the late 80's including GnR I really liked her voice, not familiar with many of their songs.

    GnR vs. Motley Crue Neither.

    Ozzy w/ Randy Rhoades vs. Sabbath w/ Dio Didn't listen to either.

    Paul Simon vs. James Taylor Paul Simon.

    Post Genesis Peter Gabriel vs. post-Police Sting No contest. Peter Gabriel. "Security" alone clinches this one.

    Roger Waters vs. Pete Townshend apples and oranges

    Robert Plant vs. Roger Daltrey (singing only, not songwriting or solo output, which Plant easily wins...) Daltrey.

    Carol King vs. Rickie Lee Jones Joni Mitchell

    James Brown vs. George Clinton Had a chance to see George Clinton last night, but my son did not want to go. But I'd probably go with James Brown.

    Diana Krall vs. Norah Jones Diana Krall

    Black Crowes vs. Tragically Hip neither

    Gordon Lightfoot vs. Jim Croce Harry Nilsson
    Pearl Jam vs. The Real Mike Ditka + an Army of genetically cloned mini-Ditkas :o :shock: :corn:
    Depends -- just how short are the mini-Ditkas? 8-)
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  • curlygirly9curlygirly9 Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,872
    The Duran Duran boys were pretty good looking and still look pretty good, (Hello, John Taylor!) on account of them still being pretty young and aging well, but Dave Gahan from Depeche Mode has and always will be super hot, even after severe drug addiction. And a lot of Depeche Mode's music is really sexy. Just my two cents, as a lady.. ;)
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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    -.- Glorified GnothingMan -.- wrote:
    BinFrog wrote:
    A more appropriate comparison, to me, is Depeche Mode vs Tears For Fears
    I see the appropriate comparison as Depeche Mode vs. Spandou Ballet and this one may be too close to call


    A few more celebrity band competitions
    Duran Duran vs. Culture Club or maybe even better, WHAM!

    Tears for Fears vs, Simple Minds

    Talking Heads vs. The Police

    The Clash vs. The Gang of Four (Clash only because they outlived Gx4 (I think), especially with Strummer's output with the Mescaleros)

    Red Hot Chili Peppers vs. Fishbone

    The Specials vs. Madness

    Thomas Dolby vs. Gary Numan

    Soundgarden vs. Alice In Chains

    Concrete Blonde vs. every west coast band of the late 80's including GnR

    GnR vs. Motley Crue

    Ozzy w/ Randy Rhoades vs. Sabbath w/ Dio

    Paul Simon vs. James Taylor

    Post Genesis Peter Gabriel vs. post-Police Sting

    Roger Waters vs. Pete Townshend

    Robert Plant vs. Roger Daltrey (singing only, not songwriting or solo output, which Plant easily wins...)

    Carol King vs. Rickie Lee Jones

    James Brown vs. George Clinton

    Diana Krall vs. Norah Jones

    Black Crowes vs. Tragically Hip

    Gordon Lightfoot vs. Jim Croce
    Pearl Jam vs. The Real Mike Ditka + an Army of genetically cloned mini-Ditkas :o :shock: :corn:
    i like the couples here!
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  • moretonbayfigmoretonbayfig Australia Posts: 805
    Very different bands, but DM hands down! They continued evolving in their sound and Songs of Faith and Devotion was a stellar 90s release IMO... another thing that excited my 'tiny inner soft-core goth' in the 90s was Adam Ant guesting on Northern Exposure - how freaking hot was he! He continues to be lovely to this day but HOW FREAKING HOT WAS ADAM ANT IN NORTHERN EXPOSURE!

    Depeche Mode, for thread integrity.
  • curmudgeonesscurmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 3,991
    :lol: I just dug up some Adam Ant videos a few days ago. He was hot. :D
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  • red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    Depeche Mode. Hoping they tour this coming year.

    That being said, I do like Duran Duran, have a bunch a great songs, and are fantastic live.

    Overall, I just like DM's music more.
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  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    I always thought Depeche Mode sucked so it's Duran Duran by default for me.
  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 42,347
    Don't own any albums from any, but I like them about equally. I have 9 DM songs on itunes and 8 for DD, so slight edge to DM :lol:

    A few more celebrity band competitions
    Duran Duran vs. Culture Club or maybe even better, WHAM!

    Tears for Fears vs, Simple Minds

    Talking Heads vs. The Police

    The Clash vs. The Gang of Four (Clash only because they outlived Gx4 (I think), especially with Strummer's output with the Mescaleros)

    Red Hot Chili Peppers vs. Fishbone

    The Specials vs. Madness

    Thomas Dolby vs. Gary Numan

    Soundgarden vs. Alice In Chains

    Concrete Blonde vs. every west coast band of the late 80's including GnR

    GnR vs. Motley Crue

    Ozzy w/ Randy Rhoades vs. Sabbath w/ Dio

    Paul Simon vs. James Taylor

    Post Genesis Peter Gabriel vs. post-Police Sting

    Roger Waters vs. Pete Townshend

    Robert Plant vs. Roger Daltrey (singing only, not songwriting or solo output, which Plant easily wins...)

    Carol King vs. Rickie Lee Jones

    James Brown vs. George Clinton

    Diana Krall vs. Norah Jones

    Black Crowes vs. Tragically Hip

    Gordon Lightfoot vs. Jim Croce
    Pearl Jam vs. The Real Mike Ditka + an Army of genetically cloned mini-Ditkas :o :shock: :corn:[/quote]

    How about adding The Who vs Pink Floyd?
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