Released 17 March 2017 Length 49:23 Release date 17 March 2017 Genre Alternative/Indie | Recorded April–August 2016 Label Verve Records | |
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Depeche mode s dave gahan talks new album spirit 2017 world tour exclusive interview
Spirit is the fourteenth studio album by the English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released on 17 March 2017 through Columbia Records. It was preceded by the single Where's the Revolution. Spirit is the band's second album released under Columbia. Depeche Mode recorded it with new producer James Ford.
Contents
- Depeche mode s dave gahan talks new album spirit 2017 world tour exclusive interview
- Background and promotion
- Critical reception
- Commercial performance
- Track listing
- Personnel
- Songs
- References
Spirit generally received positive reviews from critics upon release.
Background and promotion
On 11 October 2016, the band announced on its website that it would embark on the Global Spirit Tour to support the album. The Summer 2017 European stadium tour will begin in Stockholm on 5 May 2017 and end in Cluj-Napoca, Romania on 23 July.
Critical reception
Spirit generally received positive reviews from critics upon release.
Commercial performance
Spirit debuted at number five on both the UK Albums Chart as well as the US Billboard 200, selling 64,000 album-equivalent units in the latter (62,000 in pure album sales).
Track listing
All tracks written by Martin Gore, except where noted.
Personnel
Depeche Mode
Additional musicians, production and engineering
Artwork
Songs
1Going Backwards5:42
2Where's the Revolution4:59
3The Worst Crime3:48