Spirit
Depeche Mode · 2017
49 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · synth-pop
Dark electronic textures intertwine with poignant lyrics, blending urgency and introspection in a modern landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with reflective depth
- poignant themes for introspective moments
- consistent journey with emotional resolution
- dark textures for late-night listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party atmosphere
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Continues Depeche Mode's legacy with modern themes and critical acclaim.
- Themes
- political unrest· societal regression· urban disillusionment
- Career context
- Released on March 17, 2017, 'Spirit' marked Depeche Mode's fourteenth studio album and their first since 2013's 'Delta Machine.' By this time, the band was well-established as pioneers in electronic music, navigating a career that had spanned over three decades. This album came after a period of reflection and was noted for its politically charged themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- New Order· The Cure· Pet Shop Boys
- If this clicks, go next to
- Delta Machine — Continues the dark electronic vibe with a mix of introspective themes.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Year Zero by Nine Inch Nails — Explores dystopian themes and dark electronic soundscapes in a socially aware narrative.Hail to the Thief by Radiohead — Blends introspective lyrics with an urgent, experimental sonic palette reflecting societal issues.Sleep Well Beast by The National — Merges dark, atmospheric soundscapes with poignant lyrical exploration of personal and political turmoil.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Going Backwards".
- 1 Going Backwards Start here 5:42
- 2 Where’s the Revolution 4:59
- 3 The Worst Crime 3:48
- 4 Scum 3:14
- 5 You Move 3:49
- 6 Cover Me 4:51
- 7 Eternal 2:24
- 8 Poison Heart 3:17
- 9 So Much Love 4:29
- 10 Poorman 4:25
- 11 No More (This Is the Last Time) 3:13
- 12 Fail 5:07
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This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Depeche Mode's catalog. Continues Depeche Mode's legacy with modern themes and critical acclaim.
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