Sounds of the Universe

Groundbreaking, electro legends Depeche Mode present their long-anticipated new studio album, 'Sounds of the Universe'. Recorded in Santa Barbara and New York, 'Sounds of the Universe' is DM's most dazzling and diverse album in years, with the band using an array of vintage equipment, from analogue synthesisers to drum machines, in order to conjure up the retro-futuristic arrangements featured in the production.

'Sounds of the Universe' is the closest collaboration yet between Depeche Mode's two main songwriters. Martin and Dave share vocals on several songs and they have even co-written one track, 'Oh Well' which is the B-side of the first single 'Wrong'.

Standout tracks include Martin's velvet-lined ballad "Jezebel", the sci-fi gospel-blues hymn "In Chains" and "Hole to Feed", which marries modern electronics to a floor-shaking, bone-rattling Bo Diddley beat. Another album highlight is "Peace", with its sublime techno-gospel arrangement and cascading choral refrain.