Studio Album · No. 6
Music for the Masses Songwriting Credits by Depeche Mode
Produced by Depeche Mode, David Bascombe · Engineered by David Bascombe
Mute
Synth-PopElectropopNew Wave
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Depeche Mode carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Depeche Mode
0 tracksoutside writers
Depeche Mode's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
1987
Released
Data Insight
Ten tracks, all Gore. The tour behind it made them an arena band in America without changing anything about who was writing the songs.
Music for the Masses came out on Mute in September 1987 and led to the Rose Bowl show that drew more than 60,000 people.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Never Let Me Down Again
#63
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Depeche ModeDavid Bascombe | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 2 |
The Things You Said
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Depeche ModeDavid Bascombe | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 3 |
Strangelove
#76
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Depeche ModeDavid Bascombe | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 4 |
Sacred
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Depeche ModeDavid Bascombe | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 5 |
Little 15
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Depeche ModeDavid Bascombe | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 6 |
Behind the Wheel
#61
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Depeche ModeDavid Bascombe | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 7 |
I Want You Now
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Depeche ModeDavid Bascombe | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 8 |
To Have and to Hold
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Depeche ModeDavid Bascombe | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 9 |
Nothing
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Depeche ModeDavid Bascombe | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 10 |
Pimpf
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Depeche ModeDavid Bascombe | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Music for the Masses
Who wrote Music for the Masses?
Martin Gore, all ten tracks, alone.
How high did the singles chart?
"Never Let Me Down Again" reached number 63 on the Hot 100, "Behind the Wheel" number 61 and "Strangelove" number 76.
Who produced it?
The band with David Bascombe.
Who engineered it?
David Bascombe, who also produced.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
What was the Rose Bowl show?
The June 1988 concert at the Pasadena Rose Bowl that closed the tour, in front of a crowd of more than 60,000.
How long is the album?
44:04 across ten tracks.