Some Great Reward

Depeche Mode

Some Great Reward

RELEASED: September 24, 1984
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Something to Do 3:45 2. Lie to Me Meaning 5:04 3. People Are People Meaning 3:52 4. It Doesn’t Matter 4:45 5. Stories of Old 3:12 6. Somebody Meaning 4:26 7. Master and Servant Meaning 4:13 8. If You Want 4:40 9. Blasphemous Rumours Meaning 6:21
Historical Archive
Some Great Reward is the fourth studio album by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released on 24 September 1984. The album showcases a darker and more mature sound compared to their previous works, blending synth-pop with elements of rock and new wave. Thematically, it explores issues of love, pain, and moral ambiguity. The album features some of the band's most iconic tracks, including 'People Are People' and 'Master and Servant', which emphasize their evolving lyrical depth and musical complexity. The album's success helped solidify Depeche Mode's status as one of the leading electronic bands of the 1980s, paving the way for their later commercial triumphs.