Depeche Mode - Songs Of Faith And Devotion [Black Vinyl LP]

Released in 1993, Depeche Mode's Songs of Faith and Devotion marked a bold reinvention for the band, pushing far beyond their earlier synth-driven sound. Recorded over a turbulent two-year period across multiple studios, the album blends industrial textures, live drums, gospel influences, and dense electronic layers. This black vinyl edition highlights the darker atmosphere of the sessions, capturing an era where the band leaned into raw emotion, spiritual imagery, and a heavier, more organic production style shaped by producer Flood and the group's evolving dynamic.

The album moves between explosive intensity and brooding introspection, anchored by some of Depeche Mode's most powerful performances of the decade. "I Feel You" opens with distorted guitar and grit, signaling the shift into a rock-infused direction, while "Walking in My Shoes" layers soaring vocals and dramatic builds. Tracks like "Condemnation" add a gospel touch, contrasting with the claustrophobic electronics of "In Your Room" and the yearning tone of "Judas". Each song reflects the tension within the group during the recording process, resulting in a dense and emotionally charged listening experience.

This remastered black vinyl LP presents the album with newfound clarity and weight, housed in packaging that reflects the original artwork and visual identity created for the release. Songs of Faith and Devotion stands as one of Depeche Mode's most ambitious records, marking a period of experimentation and reinvention that continues to influence modern electronic and alternative music. This edition offers a clean, durable pressing of a dramatic, deeply expressive album that remains central to the band's legacy.

• Format: Black vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: "I Feel You", "Walking in My Shoes", "Condemnation", "In Your Room"
• Pressing details: Remastered edition, replica artwork
• Genre/style: Alternative Rock, Electronic Rock, Industrial Rock, Synth Rock
• UPC: 198028412117

Songs of Faith and Devotion captures Depeche Mode at a moment of transformation, channeling tension and creativity into a striking blend of electronics and raw human energy.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1.  I Feel You
2. Walking In My Shoes
3. Condemnation
4. Mercy In You
5. Judas
   

Side B:

1. In Your Room
2. Get Right With Me
3. Rush
4. One Caress
5. Higher Love