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==Background== |
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On May 26 2022, Andy Fletcher unexpectedly passed away, with the cause of death later being revealed to be [[aortic dissection]]. Despite work on the album began prior to Fletcher's death, [[Dave Gahan]] stated in an interview with [[NME]] that Fletcher did not record any material for the album.<ref name="Ghosts Again">{{Cite web |last=Trendell |first=Andrew |date=2023-02-09 |title=Depeche Mode share new single 'Ghosts Again' and details of new album 'Memento Mori' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/depeche-mode-ghosts-again-listen-new-album-memento-mori-tracklist-release-date-3395588 |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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In August 2022, a photo of [[Martin Gore]] and Dave Gahan in the studio was shared on social media, indicating they were in the studio working on new material.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 August 2022 |title=Depeche Mode share photo from the studio |url=https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/depeche-mode-share-photo-from-the-studio/ |access-date=19 October 2022 |website=[[Far Out (magazine)|Far Out]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Damian |date=15 August 2022 |title=Surviving members of Depeche Mode share new photo from the studio |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/surviving-members-of-depeche-mode-share-new-photo-from-the-studio-3290364 |access-date=19 October 2022 |website=[[NME]]}}</ref> |
In August 2022, a photo of [[Martin Gore]] and Dave Gahan in the studio was shared on social media, indicating they were in the studio working on new material.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 August 2022 |title=Depeche Mode share photo from the studio |url=https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/depeche-mode-share-photo-from-the-studio/ |access-date=19 October 2022 |website=[[Far Out (magazine)|Far Out]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Damian |date=15 August 2022 |title=Surviving members of Depeche Mode share new photo from the studio |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/surviving-members-of-depeche-mode-share-new-photo-from-the-studio-3290364 |access-date=19 October 2022 |website=[[NME]]}}</ref> |
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Memento Mori is the upcoming fifteenth studio album by Depeche Mode set to be released on 24 March 2023,[1] through Columbia and Mute.[2][3] The album was recorded by producers James Ford and Marta Salogni. It was preceded by the single "Ghosts Again" and will be the first Depeche Mode studio album to be released after the death of co-founder and keyboardist Andy Fletcher on 26 May 2022. The album will be promoted by the Memento Mori tour.
Background
On May 26 2022, Andy Fletcher unexpectedly passed away, with the cause of death later being revealed to be aortic dissection. Despite work on the album began prior to Fletcher's death, Dave Gahan stated in an interview with NME that Fletcher did not record any material for the album.[1]
In August 2022, a photo of Martin Gore and Dave Gahan in the studio was shared on social media, indicating they were in the studio working on new material.[4][5]
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On 4 October 2022, the band held a press conference in Berlin, announcing their upcoming album titled Memento Mori and a world tour to go along with it.[6] The album is scheduled to be released "towards the end of March" 2023,[7] which will coincide with the tour starting on 23 March 2023.[8]
"We started work on this project early in the pandemic, and its themes were directly inspired by that time. 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."
— Martin Gore on the creating process of the album, Live Nation Entertainment[6]
On 3 February 2023, the official Depeche Mode Twitter account announced "Ghosts Again" as the first single which was released on 9 February 2023 with its accompanying music video.[9]
A description of the album appeared on the band's official website: "The album's 12 tracks chart a vast expansion of moods and textures, from its ominous opening to its closing resolve—running the gamut from paranoia and obsession to catharsis and joy, and hitting myriad points between". The full tracklist of 12 songs was also announced. [10]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Martin L. Gore, except where noted
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "My Cosmos Is Mine" | |
| 2. | "Wagging Tongue" | |
| 3. | "Ghosts Again" | 3:58 |
| 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" |
Personnel
Depeche Mode
Additional musicians
- James Ford - programming
- Marta Salogni - programming
Technical
- James Ford – production
- Marta Salogni – production, mixing, engineering
- Greg White - engineer assistance
- Francine Perry - engineer assistance
- Grace Banks - engineer assistance
- Adrian Hierholzer - vocal engineering
- Matt Colton – mastering
Artwork
- Anton Corbijn – cover, all visuals, art direction, design
References
- ^ a b Trendell, Andrew (9 February 2023). "Depeche Mode share new single 'Ghosts Again' and details of new album 'Memento Mori'". NME. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- ^ "Depeche Mode to Release "Memento Mori" and Tour". NewJerseyStage.com. 4 October 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ Garcia, Thania (4 October 2022). "Depeche Mode Reveals New Album 'Memento Mori' and World Tour, Coming in 2023". Variety. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "Depeche Mode share photo from the studio". Far Out. 16 August 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ Jones, Damian (15 August 2022). "Surviving members of Depeche Mode share new photo from the studio". NME. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Depeche Mode Announce First Live Shows in Five Years". Live Nation Entertainment. 4 October 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "Depeche Mode Announce New Album "Memento Mori" and 42 Date World Tour for 2023". Post-punk.com. 4 October 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ "Depeche Mode announces first album and tour since Andy Fletcher's death". LA Times. 4 October 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "Depeche Mode reveal date of upcoming new single, 'Ghosts Again'". NME. 3 February 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
- ^ https://www.depechemode.com/