Ultra

Depeche Mode

Ultra

RELEASED: April 10, 1997
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Barrel of a Gun Meaning 5:32 2. The Love Thieves 6:30 3. Home Meaning 5:40 4. It's No Good Meaning 5:58 5. Uselink 2:21 6. Useless Meaning 5:12 7. Sister of Night Meaning 5:56 8. Jazz Thieves 2:54 9. Freestate 6:38 10. The Bottom Line 4:24 11. Insight 6:26 12. Junior Painkiller 2:11
Historical Archive
Ultra is the ninth studio album by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released on April 14, 1997. The album marked a significant return for the band, following the departure of founding member Alan Wilder in 1995 and the personal struggles of lead singer Dave Gahan. Musically, Ultra explores darker themes and features a mix of electronic sounds with more organic instrumentation. The album includes hit singles like 'Barrel of a Gun' and 'It's No Good,' which showcase the band's evolution while still retaining their signature sound. Ultra is often noted for its introspective lyrics and complex production, and it has been recognized as a key work in the band's discography, solidifying their relevance in the music scene of the late 1990s.