The group have revealed the artwork and track list for their forthcoming album
Depeche Mode have released the first single from their forthcoming album Memento Mori. The record arrives on March 24 via Columbia. The band produced the video with long-time visual collaborator Anton Corbijn. Stream the official clip below now.
“To me, ‘Ghosts Again’ just captures this perfect balance of melancholy and joy,” frontman Dave Gahan says of the song, with bandmate and Martin Gore adding: “It’s not often that we record a song that I just don’t get sick of listening to – I’m excited to be able to share it.”
The album will be available on exclusive translucent red vinyl, standard vinyl, CD, exclusive deluxe CD, translucent red cassette, and digital download. Fans can pre-order physical copies now HERE. Pre-save on streaming services HERE.
The new album is their first effort since the death of long-time keyboardist Andy Fletcher.
“We started work on this project early in the pandemic, and its themes were directly inspired by that time,” Gore previously stated. “After Fletch’s passing, we decided to continue as we’re sure this is what he would have wanted, and that has really given the project an extra level of meaning.”
Dave Gahan added at the time, “Fletch would have loved this album. We’re really looking forward to sharing it with you soon, and we can’t wait to present it to you live at the shows next year.”
To support the album, Depeche Mode are embarking on a massive world tour. The North American leg kicks off on March 23, 2023, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA. The European run begins on May 16 at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Tickets are on sale now.
Depeche Mode – Memento Mori [Columbia, 2023]
1. My Cosmos Is Mine
2. Wagging Tongue
3. Ghosts Again
4. Don’t Say You Love Me
5. My Favourite Stranger
6. Soul With Me
7. Caroline’s Monkey
8. Before We Drown
9. People Are Good
10. Always You
11. Never Let Me Go
12. Speak To Me