Is Peace a good place to start with Depeche Mode?

Yes, Peace is recommended as a starting point for new Depeche Mode listeners. A blend of electronic textures and emotive vocals, creating a meditative atmosphere layered with urgency and introspection. Released in 2009, 'Peace' came during Depeche Mode's continued evolution after their 2005 album 'Playing the Angel', which marked their commercial resurgence. The single is part of the band's ongoing exploration of darker themes combined with pop sensibilities, reflecting their mature sound as they approached their third decade in music.

Peace works well if you're into steady progression with sustained energy, danceable remixes for social settings and exploratory listening with varied interpretations.

How many songs are on Peace?

Peace has 6 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Peace

Depeche Mode · 2009

36 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock

A blend of electronic textures and emotive vocals, creating a meditative atmosphere layered with urgency and introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Peace (single version) Start here — This version encapsulates the core message of the album with its poignant lyrics and atmospheric production, serving as a thematic anchor.
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Peace (Hervé’s ‘Warehouse Frequencies’ remix) — This remix infuses a club-ready beat while maintaining the song's emotional depth, bridging Depeche Mode's sound with contemporary electronic trends.
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Peace (Sander Van Doorn remix) — With its driving rhythm and expansive soundscape, this remix elevates the original into a dancefloor anthem, showcasing its adaptability.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The single presents a solid composition with effective remixes but lacks strong cohesion as a standalone work.

What we noticed

The single version features a steady, mid-tempo beat layered with atmospheric synths and emotive vocal delivery.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady progression with sustained energy
danceable remixes for social settings
exploratory listening with varied interpretations
for upbeat gatherings

Maybe skip if you

prefer single, standalone tracks
seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — A single that adds to their catalog but isn't a primary highlight or entry point.
Themes: contemporary club culture· synth-pop nostalgia· dark electronic landscapes
Career context: Released in 2009, 'Peace' came during Depeche Mode's continued evolution after their 2005 album 'Playing the Angel', which marked their commercial resurgence. The single is part of the band's ongoing exploration of darker themes combined with pop sensibilities, reflecting their mature sound as they approached their third decade in music.
Stylistic neighbors: New Order· The Cure· Pet Shop Boys