"Memento Mori" is Depeche Mode's fifteenth studio album, and first since the death of founding member Andy Fletcher. It stands as a somber, yet hopeful, testament to the enduring power of Martin Gore's songwriting and Dave Gahan's distinctive baritone.
- The album was primarily produced by James Ford and Marta Salogni, with additional production by Rick Simpson. It was the first Depeche Mode album not to feature founding member Andy Fletcher, who died in May 2022. The album title, "Memento Mori," is Latin for "remember you must die."
- The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and number eight on the US Billboard 200. The lead single, "Ghosts Again," was released in February 2023. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.
- The album was recorded in late 2022 and early 2023 in London and Los Angeles. Gore and Gahan worked remotely for much of the writing process. The album's themes explore mortality, grief, and the search for meaning.
Depeche Mode are a British electronic band formed in Basildon in 1980. They are best known for their synth-pop sound and dark, introspective lyrics. The band entered its 43rd year with the release of "Memento Mori," a record made under difficult circumstances following the death of founding member Andy Fletcher.
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