Leave in Silence cover

Leave in Silence

Depeche Mode · 1982

21 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · synth-pop

Ethereal synths and haunting vocals create a mesmerizing landscape of introspective darkness.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • ethereal soundscapes for reflection
  • haunting vocals for introspection
  • gradual build to emotional release
  • short sessions of deep focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of upbeat tracks
  • prefer instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 16, 1982, 'Leave in Silence' was Depeche Mode's first single from their third studio album, 'Construction Time Again'. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from the pop-oriented sound of their earlier work into a more experimental and darker approach, paving the way for their subsequent evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
New Order· The Cure· Pet Shop Boys

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Leave in Silence 4:02
  • 2 Excerpt from: My Secret Garden 3:16
  • 3 Leave in Silence (longer) 6:32
  • 4 Further excerpts from: My Secret Garden 4:23
  • 5 Leave in Silence (quieter) 3:41

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