Q 01/05

Which TV series adapted from a video game played Depeche Mode's "Never Let Me Down Again" in its premiere episode?

A) The Last of Us

B) Fallout

C) Twisted Metal

D) Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

Answer · why

A) The Last of Us

The Last of Us used the song twice, first in its series premiere, and streams of the 1987 track tripled overnight.

Q 02/05

Which country legend covered Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus" on his 2002 album American IV: The Man Comes Around?

A) Willie Nelson

B) Johnny Cash

C) Kris Kristofferson

D) Merle Haggard

Answer · why

B) Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash called it probably the most evangelical song he had ever recorded. Martin Gore wavered over giving permission until Dave Gahan told him he...

Q 03/05

Depeche Mode took their name from a French magazine devoted to which subject?

A) Cinema

B) Motoring

C) Fashion

D) Cooking

Answer · why

C) Fashion

Fashion was the subject of the magazine Dépêche Mode. Martin Gore took the name to mean "hurried fashion", though "fashion news" is the closer transla...

Q 04/05

In the "Enjoy the Silence" video, Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan wanders dressed as a king carrying what?

A) A lantern

B) A suitcase

C) An umbrella

D) A deckchair

Answer · why

D) A deckchair

A deckchair goes everywhere with the king, a man who has everything and only wants a quiet spot to sit. Gahan spent a week in costume in the Alps, Por...

Q 05/05

Depeche Mode named their debut album after which electronic children's toy, then new in British shops?

A) Stylophone

B) Speak & Spell

C) Game & Watch

D) Electronic Battleship

Answer · why

B) Speak & Spell

Speak & Spell was suggested by label boss Daniel Miller, who felt a toy aimed at young children suited a band taking its first steps.