New Depeche Mode album 'Sound of the universe' out on April 20th / 21st
Depeche Mode have announced the release date of their long-anticipated new studio album, “Sounds Of The Universe”. You can expect the album in the (download) shops on April 20th in Europe and 21st in the USA via Mute Records. Recorded in Santa Barbara and New York, Depeche Mode returned to using a lot of vintage gear, from analogue synthesizers to drum machines, in order “to conjure up the retro-futuristic arrangements featured on the album” as the press release puts it.
Just like on their 2005 studio album, “Playing The Angel”, “Sounds Of The Universe” features writing credits for both Martin Gore and Dave Gahan. The release also marks a reunion between the band and producer Ben Hillier. And if you wondered what kind of tracks you can expect, here’s a small list: stomping beats and screeching synthesizers on “Wrong”, the sensual lounge-music ballad “Jezebel”, the sci-fi gospel-blues hymn “In Chains” and the modern electronics / beat driven “Hole To Feed”.
Good to know, a lot of extra tracks have been recorded and those will end up on a deluxe version of the album.
Order the deluxe boxset of “Sounds of the Universe” at Amazon UK, Amazon US or Amazon Germany.
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