Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode’s ninth studio album, Ultra, arrived on April 14, 1997, marking a resilient return for the trio. Produced by Tim Simenon, Ultra shifted the band’s sound toward a darker, textured electronic landscape. Despite initial critical polarization, the record is now celebrated as an artistic triumph, proving Depeche Mode could evolve and endure, cementing Ultra as a vital, moody cornerstone of their legacy.