FMM: What's in a name?

Listening to music for decades, one of the things that would always amuse me are songs whose titles aren't "obvious."

Most songs would have titles that reflect their chorus. Or an opening line. Or a repetitive stanza. 

But some are totally left field, which makes the ditty more interesting.

Case in point is today's Friday Magic Madness song.

Because the words "Hey, you're such a pretty boy" is repeated over and over, you'd think that would be the title. 

But no.

This ditty is "What's your name?" which is another iconic hit from Depeche Mode.

Pretty cool, eh.

FMM: Ala Mode

Yesterday, we had a spirited discussion at the creative department.

The topic, Depeche Mode.

Most of us in the team are 80s kids, so we grew up with their music. We loved the sound. We appreciated the lyrics. They've mastered the art of new wave.

Just like this.

Get it? "Master," "Master & Servant?" Harhar.

TGIF!

FMM: Something New

In the advertising biz, we're always looking for something new. That's one of the sure ways of standing out in the crowd.

It's something we've been in the look out of late.

So, since it's Friday Magic Madness day, we thought, why not have a little new wave?

Not just new wave, but a New Life!



Thanks for this, Depeche Mode!

FMM: Ride the wave

It's Friday!

And I think I'll take a break from the 60s and 70s, as well as disco and ballads. Today, I'm in the mood for a little new wave - the genre du jour when we were in high school and college.

Hands down, one of my favorite new wave groups was Depeche Mode. It was one of those things that my brother - Biboy - and I had in common.

Our favorite Depeche Mode song? Of course, it's no other than "People are People."



They're another reason to love the 80s even more.