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{{Song infobox | {{Song infobox | ||
|title=Scum | | title = Scum | ||
|screen=hd | | screen = hd | ||
|screenshot=Album-Spirit.jpg | | screenshot = Album-Spirit.jpg | ||
|artist=[[Depeche Mode]] | | artist = [[Depeche Mode]] | ||
| songwriter = [[Martin L. Gore]] | |||
|songwriter=[[Martin L. Gore]] | | producer = [[James Ford]] | ||
|producer=[[James Ford]] | | studio = Sound Design (Santa Barbara)<br>Jungle City (New York) | ||
|studio=Sound Design (Santa Barbara)<br>Jungle City (New York) | | length = 3:14 | ||
| tempo = 95 | |||
|length=3:14 | | timesignature = {{music|time|4|4}} | ||
|tempo=95 | | key = C Major | ||
|timesignature={{music|time|4|4}} | | programmedby = Matrixxman<br>Kurt Uenala | ||
|key=C Major | | engineeredby = Jimmy Robertson | ||
|programmedby=Matrixxman<br>Kurt Uenala | | mixingby = [[James Ford]] | ||
| | | mixingassistance = Brendan Morawski | ||
|studioassistance=Connor Long<br>Óscar Muñoz<br>David Schaeman<br>Brendan Morawski | | masteredby = Brian Lucey | ||
| studioassistance = Connor Long<br>Óscar Muñoz<br>David Schaeman<br>Brendan Morawski | |||
| drumsby = [[James Ford]] | |||
| artdirection = [[Anton Corbijn]] | |||
|drumsby=[[James Ford]] | | designby = SMEL | ||
| recordingdate = April–August 2016 | |||
|artdirection=[[Anton Corbijn]] | | releasedate = 17 March 2017 | ||
|recordingdate= | | colorscheme = Spirit | ||
|releasedate=17 March 2017 | |||
|colorscheme=Spirit | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{S|Scum}} is a song from the 2017 album | {{S|Scum}} is a song from the 2017 album ''[[Spirit]]'' by [[Depeche Mode]]. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
Dave Gahan told [[2017-04-24 Steve Wright in the Afternoon, BBC Radio 2, London, UK|Steve Wright]]: | [[Dave Gahan]] told [[2017-04-24 Steve Wright in the Afternoon, BBC Radio 2, London, UK|Steve Wright]]: | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
"When I first heard that song, when Martin gave me his demo, I just couldn't wait to get my teeth into it. That's right up my street. It's punchy, and it's rant. He's pretty angry at someone, I think." | "When I first heard that song, when Martin gave me his demo, I just couldn't wait to get my teeth into it. That's right up my street. It's punchy, and it's rant. He's pretty angry at someone, I think." | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
Gahan also told {{EL|https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/depeche-mode-dave-gahan-spirit-politics-interview-7723868/ Billboard}}: | |||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
"There are songs that are quite literal on the album. | "There are songs that are quite literal on the album. "Scum" for instance, it was a lot of fun recording that song and singing it. Great lyric. But to me, I internalize that: "Hey scum, hey scum, what have you ever done for anyone?" I immediately take that in, and I ask myself that question. That's how I perform that song... really, it's from my own fear, like, "What the f--k have I ever done? And what am I doing? Am I really helping those around me that are less fortunate? Do I really care?" I don't know." | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
Martin Gore said in [[2017-04-01 Myśliwiecka 3/5/7, Polskie Radio Program III, Warsaw, Poland|Myśliwiecka 3/5/7]]: | [[Martin Gore]] said in [[2017-04-01 Myśliwiecka 3/5/7, Polskie Radio Program III, Warsaw, Poland|Myśliwiecka 3/5/7]]: | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
"During interviews, quite a few people asked me, "Who made you that angry? Who is that about?" It would really take away the power of the song if I would just tell you, "I wrote about this person", because it's better for a listener to listen to it and imagine, because imagination is far more powerful." | "During interviews, quite a few people asked me, "Who made you that angry? Who is that about?" It would really take away the power of the song if I would just tell you, "I wrote about this person", because it's better for a listener to listen to it and imagine, because imagination is far more powerful." | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
Gore also told [[2017-03-20/24 Album Der Woche, Radio Eins, Berlin, Germany|Radio Eins in 2017]]: | |||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
"I like 'Scum' particularly because it's very different for us. Quite aggressive, but it's also got a real kind of sleazy groove to it. There's something very unusual for us about that song." | "I like 'Scum' particularly because it's very different for us. Quite aggressive, but it's also got a real kind of sleazy groove to it. There's something very unusual for us about that song." | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
[[Andrew Fletcher]] told [[2017-05-03 91.9 WFPK, Louisville, KY, USA|91.9 WFPK]]: | |||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
"I really like 'Scum', it has the weirdest rhythm. In fact we're not playing it live | "I really like 'Scum', it has the weirdest rhythm. In fact we're not playing it live — we're not sure if it can be played live. It's some weird beat." | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
Keyboard programmer Matrixxman said in an interview with | Keyboard programmer Matrixxman said in an interview with {{EL|http://mode2joy.pl/2017/03/17/interview-with-charles-duff-matrixxman-keyboard-programmer-for-depeche-modes-new-album-spirit/ MODE2Joy}}: | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
"I | "I didn't personally work with the vocals at all during the album but in reference to Scum, I'm pretty sure Martin's original demo had heavily distorted vocals on it. So that would explain why Dave's vocals had the same treatment on that particular tune." | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
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[[Category:Depeche Mode songs]] | [[Category:Depeche Mode songs]] | ||
[[Category:Spirit songs]] | [[Category:Spirit songs]] | ||
[[Category:Songs in C Major]] | [[Category:Songs in C Major]] | ||
[[Category:Songs between 95-99 BPM]] | [[Category:Songs between 95-99 BPM]] | ||
[[Category:Songs written by Martin L. Gore]] | |||
<metadesc>"Scum" is a song from the 2017 album Spirit by Depeche Mode.</metadesc><nowiki/> | <metadesc>"Scum" is a song from the 2017 album Spirit by Depeche Mode.</metadesc><nowiki/> | ||
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| Song | Scum |
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| By | Depeche Mode |
| Songwriter | Martin L. Gore |
| Produced by | James Ford |
| Recorded at | Sound Design (Santa Barbara) Jungle City (New York) |
| Length (mm:ss) | 3:14 |
| Tempo | 95 BPM |
| Time signature | 4 4 |
| Key | C Major |
| Programmed by | Matrixxman Kurt Uenala |
| Engineered by | Jimmy Robertson |
| Mixed by | James Ford |
| Mixing assistance | Brendan Morawski |
| Mastered by | Brian Lucey |
| Studio assistance | Connor Long Óscar Muñoz David Schaeman Brendan Morawski |
| Drums | James Ford |
| Art direction | Anton Corbijn |
| Design | SMEL |
| Recorded | April–August 2016 |
| Originally released | 17 March 2017 |
| Live performances as Depeche Mode | 1 times * |
| Total live performances | 1 times * |
"Scum" is a song from the 2017 album Spirit by Depeche Mode.
Notes
Dave Gahan told Steve Wright:
"When I first heard that song, when Martin gave me his demo, I just couldn't wait to get my teeth into it. That's right up my street. It's punchy, and it's rant. He's pretty angry at someone, I think."
Gahan also told Billboard:
"There are songs that are quite literal on the album. "Scum" for instance, it was a lot of fun recording that song and singing it. Great lyric. But to me, I internalize that: "Hey scum, hey scum, what have you ever done for anyone?" I immediately take that in, and I ask myself that question. That's how I perform that song... really, it's from my own fear, like, "What the f--k have I ever done? And what am I doing? Am I really helping those around me that are less fortunate? Do I really care?" I don't know."
Martin Gore said in Myśliwiecka 3/5/7:
"During interviews, quite a few people asked me, "Who made you that angry? Who is that about?" It would really take away the power of the song if I would just tell you, "I wrote about this person", because it's better for a listener to listen to it and imagine, because imagination is far more powerful."
Gore also told Radio Eins in 2017:
"I like 'Scum' particularly because it's very different for us. Quite aggressive, but it's also got a real kind of sleazy groove to it. There's something very unusual for us about that song."
Andrew Fletcher told 91.9 WFPK:
"I really like 'Scum', it has the weirdest rhythm. In fact we're not playing it live — we're not sure if it can be played live. It's some weird beat."
Keyboard programmer Matrixxman said in an interview with MODE2Joy:
"I didn't personally work with the vocals at all during the album but in reference to Scum, I'm pretty sure Martin's original demo had heavily distorted vocals on it. So that would explain why Dave's vocals had the same treatment on that particular tune."
Lyrics
Scum
Hey scum, hey scum
What have you ever done for anyone
Hey scum, hey scum
What are you going to do when karma comes
A' calling
And you're falling
And there's nowhere left to run
And you're weeping
And not sleeping
And you're begging for your gun
Pull the trigger
Hey scum, hey scum
What have you ever done for anyone
Hey scum, hey scum
What will you do when judgement time has come
And you're kneeling
And you're squealing
And you're looking for someone
To bear witness
To your goodness
You can't even find your son
Pull the trigger
Pull the trigger
You wouldn't even offer up your crumbs
To the dying
And crying
You're dead inside, you're numb
You're hollow
And shallow
Your empty life is done
Pull the trigger
Pull the trigger
Hey scum, hey scum
Pull the trigger
Songwriter: Martin L. Gore
Publishing Information: ©2015 Sony ATV Music Corp. and Grabbing Hands Music Ltd. All rights on behalf of itself and Grabbing Hands Music Ltd. admin. by Sony ATV Music Corp. (BMI). (USA).
Published by Sony ATV Music Publishing Ltd Licensed by Grabbing Hands Music Ltd. (Rest Of The World)
Live performances
- Main article: Available recordings of "Scum"
- Main article: List of dates where "Scum" was played
