Depeche Mode "Insight"

I could go on and on posting Depeche Mode tracks, but this is not a Depeche Mode blog. So, if you're a reader/listener/visitor to my small corner of the internet, thank you for stopping by and humoring me as I dedicated this birthday week to my favorite band of all time.

This track is pulling double duty.

First off, it's not one of the singles from this album, so again, unless you're a hardcore fan you may not be familiar with it. But again, the "mission statement" of this blog is to highlight those tracks that are indeed fire, but maybe not immediately obviously so.

This isn't "Barrel of a Gun," "It's No Good," "Home," nor "Useless," which are fantastic tracks, but in my personal opinion, this track is just as good.

I hear it as incredibly raw and vulnerable, flat out telling the listener that this is an "insight into my life." That feeling of exposure is the "strange flight" that Gore pens. Letting someone in, allowing them to know into who you are, I mean, who you really are, can be jarring.

And readers, that's what I've done here, to a degree. I've given you an insight into a bit of who I am during this week.

Yes, I love Depeche Mode, that much is clear, but of the five tracks I posted only two were hits: "People Are People" and "Personal Jesus."

There are many facets as to why I am a Depeche Mode fan, so sharing with you a b-side and two lesser known tracks maybe gives you some idea of the kind of music fan I am.

Stick around, you'll learn much more about my musical tates in the days/weeks/months to come.

Here's to 52!

Thanks and have a great weekend!