WAIST HIGH: Depeche Mode

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5/31/2022

Rest in the Light Andy Fletcher.

Andrew John Leonard Fletcher.

(7/8/1961 - 5/26/2022)

9/27/2012

A Broken Frame Turns 30 Years Old Today.

Tim Burrows of The Quietus gets to grips with Depeche Mode's second album, our favorite, via a fan coach tour of Basildon.

Photo: modefan.com

5/09/2012

Happy 50th Birthday To Dave Gahan!

"...by virtue of their electronic music and evident taste for make up and flash clothes, Depeche Mode in fact far outshine many a better known name by virtue of their ability to write GREAT TUNES and treat them right." (First ever mention in Smash Hits, 1981.)

Photo: AFP via smh.com

5/06/2012

Depeche Mode Classic Features In Dior Ad.

For their new short film "Secret Garden – Versailles" the House of Dior has chosen Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence" to soundtrack models Melissa Stasiuk, Xiao Wen Ju, and Daria Strokus running the halls, gardens and grounds of Château de Versailles. Hurried fashion indeed; watch here.

Photo: Dior

3/01/2012

30-Day Depeche Mode Challenge - Day 30.

Final day: A Depeche Mode song that brings back special memories

@thewaisthigh Day 30 - DM song that brings back special memories - no surprises here The Sun+the Rainfall - So long #30dayDM friends, until we meet again

2/29/2012

30-Day Depeche Mode Challenge - Day 29.

Your least favorite music video

@thewaisthigh #30dayDM Day 29 - Your least favorite DM video - I'll take everyone's word for it and say "Hole to Feed" OK>>>Moving along...

2/28/2012

30-Day Depeche Mode Challenge - Day 28.

Your favorite Depeche Mode song from the Playing the Angel era

@thewaisthigh #30dayDM #28 - Fav. song from Playing the Angel - Nothing's Impossible (bare version) which is actually The Complete Depeche Mode but...

2/27/2012

30-Day Depeche Mode Challenge - Day 27.

Your favorite song from the Ultra era

@thewaisthigh #30dayDM Day 27 - Favorite song from Ultra: It's No Good

2/26/2012

30-Day Depeche Mode Challenge - Day 26.

A Depeche Mode song that "takes you off to another place"

@thewaisthigh #30dayDM #26 - "Leave In Silence" takes me off 2 another place ((pats self on back 4 not choosing my old stand by "The Sun + The Rainfall"))

2/25/2012

30-Day Depeche Mode Challenge - Day 25.

Your proudest or most shameful moment as a Depeche Mode fan

@thewaisthigh #30dayDM #25 - (removed by author - content too shameful)

2/24/2012

30-Day Depeche Mode Challenge - Day 24.

Your favorite song from the Songs of Faith and Devotion era

@thewaisthigh #30dayDM Day 24 - Fav. song from SOFAD without a doubt, "In Your Room"

2/22/2012

30-Day Depeche Mode Challenge - Day 22.

A Depeche Mode song that makes you laugh

@thewaisthigh #30dayDM Day 22 - Thanks to @Mammy_P it is "New Life" which will now forever be thought of as "Muralize"

2/21/2012

30-Day Depeche Mode Challenge - Day 21.

Your favorite remix of a Depeche Mode song

@thewaisthigh #30dayDM Day 21 - Favorite remix of a DM song - "In Chains" (Alan Wilder Remix)

2/20/2012

30-Day Depeche Mode Challenge - Day 20.

A song you wish Depeche Mode would play live

@thewaisthigh #30dayDM Day 20 - If I could see DM perform A Broken Frame and Speak & Spell in full, with an orchestra, I could die happy

2/19/2012

30-Day Depeche Mode Challenge - Day 19.

Your favorite song from the Violator era

@thewaisthigh #30dayDM Day 19 - Fav. song from Violator - "World in My Eyes" - even better is the "Oil Tank Mix" from the World In My Eyes EP

2/18/2012

30-Day Depeche Mode Challenge - Day 18.

Depeche Mode song you can’t help but sing along

@thewaisthigh #30dayDM Day 18 - DM song u can't help but sing - "Photographic" - and for this I say: Thank you Vince!

2/17/2012

30-Day Depeche Mode Challenge - Day 17.

Your favorite song to hear live

@thewaisthigh #30dayDM Day 17 - Fav. song 2 hear live - "Pimpf" at the beginning of 101 still brings the chills + Pasadena is my hometown, so there's that

2/16/2012

30-Day Depeche Mode Challenge - Day 16.

Your favorite song from the Music for the Masses era

@thewaisthigh #30dayDM Day 16 - Favorite song from Music for the Masses is "The Things You Said" >>>I get so carried away...

2/15/2012

30-Day Depeche Mode Challenge - Day 15.

One of your favorite concert memories

@thewaisthigh #30dayDM Day 15 - Fav. concert memory - Portland, Oregon 12/6/98 is my only DM concert - The Singles Tour 86>98 - opening act: Stabbing Westward

Photo: The Waist High Collection

2/14/2012

30-Day Depeche Mode Challenge - Day 14.

Your favorite song from the Black Celebration era

@thewaisthigh #30dayDM Day 14 - Fav. song from Black Celebration (the only DM album that has a title track) is "Black Celebration"

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THE KERN COUNTY DRUNKARD
Everything at Waist High is a long story, and the story of The KCD is no exception. After this individual told Waist High in December of 2003 that she was going to kill her, "Waist High" the blog was born. Please do not tell Waist High the person that you are going to kill her or she will create "Waist High" the blog and write nasty things about you! Including the time you stunk up the bathroom at The Alley Cat. The "Kern County Drunkard Watch" detailed the drunken comings and goings of the live-in love interest of one of Waist High's most cherished male friends. Never has Waist High met anyone who drank as much as or as often as The KCD. The KCD, because she was an insecure drunk, hated Waist High for most of her decade long relationship with Waist High's most cherished male friend. She hated Waist High for the obvious reason: Waist High is hot. A one time source of much of the material for Waist High the blog, The "Kern County Drunkard Watch" was permanently retired in March 2005 when Waist High's most cherished male friend finally came to his senses and kicked her ass to the curb.

RAMPART
Rampart is the first ex-husband of Waist High. She refers to him as her first ex-husband because she knows there will eventually be a second. Rampart grew up on the mean streets of Bakersfield and claims to have been the co-discoverer of the well known 1980s dirt field party spot known as "The Place." Rampart's 1987 directive to Waist High, "Drink this six pack before I get back!" made both Waist High and Rampart parents at age 20. Rampart currently resides 4.5 miles from Waist High in the wilds of Oregon and is an enduring fixture at their local Cigs For Less shop. Once a Bakersfield Del Taco associate, Sail Thru Hamburgers drive up dude, and Wible Road AM/PM graveyard worker, Rampart claims to now net $49,000 per month. But only to impress people, not when required.

(THE FORMER) LOVELY TEENAGED DAUGHTER
Not your average 37 year old. Born to Waist High as a "Miracle on 34th Street" in Bakersfield Memorial Hospital on 34th Street, LTD is on the board of MAC cosmetics. Not really, but she swears allegiance only to them. When LTD's mother once purchased LTD some eye shadow from Target, LTD threatened to call the police. Sweeter than Tupelo Honey, with the attitude of a feral cat, LTD is disgusted with most things. Including being forced to live with Waist High from 1988-2005. The child at one time even had her own blog, "Living With Waist High," which detailed her misery. A graduate of the oldest institution in the Oregon University System, LTD kept her promise of not getting knocked up at age 20 like Waist High did.

THE STRANGER
Oh God bless The Stranger. The Stranger was one of Waist High's most loyal confidants during some of the darker periods of the blog. Although his fierce allegiance to really bad music was a great source of aggravation for Waist High, The Stranger gave her a much needed look at life. Through the eyes of someone not yet bitter. The Stranger was almost pushed out of a moving vehicle when he revealed to Waist High that not only did he not know who Barry Manilow, Captain & Tenille, or Spandau Ballet were, but that he literally had no clue what Trail Mix was.

"TRI-TIP"
Special Correspondent to Waist High, and one of Waist High's most cherished friends. Used to live with The Kern County Drunkard. Was a Special Correspondent to Waist High for 9 months before knowing it. Long story. This individual coined the ultimate mid '80s Bakersfield drinking phrase, "Lock hubs. Party!"

DESI
Waist High's former work spouse. Cares about Waist High so much that he once took Waist High with him on a smoke break the very next day after she spent $250 for hypnotherapy TO QUIT SMOKING. Was the first person in conversation to introduce Waist High to concepts like "The Dirty Sanchez," "Dog In A Bathtub," "Tea Bagging," and "The Shocker." Reminds Waist High as often as possible that if women "neglect the balls," their men will leave them.