While some fans found the stark, industrial feel of 'Ultra' a departure from their earlier synth-pop, it was a definitive statement of artistic endurance, yielding the band's most successful single.
- "Ultra" was the band's first album released on the independent label Venusnote Ltd. after leaving Mute Records.
- The album was produced by Tim Simenon, known for his work with Bomb the Bass.
- "Ultra" debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and number five on the Billboard 200 in the US.
Depeche Mode are a British electronic band formed in Basildon in 1980, best known for their influential synth-pop and alternative dance music. In 1997, they were a globally established act navigating the challenging landscape of late 1990s electronic music.
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