Depeche Mode – Songs Of Faith And Devotion

The eighth studio album by Depeche Mode, Songs of Faith and Devotion marked a bold evolution in the band’s sound.

Released on 22 March 1993 by Mute Records in the UK and a day later in the US, the album embraced a darker, more aggressive rock edge—heavily influenced by the rising tide of alternative rock and grunge in early ’90s America. Building on the success of Violator, this release pushed the band into rawer emotional and sonic territory.