Studio Album · No. 8

Songs of Faith and Devotion Songwriting Credits by Depeche Mode

1993 Mute 10 tracks 47:30

Produced by Depeche Mode, Flood  ·  Engineered by Steve Lyon, Chris Dickie, Paul Kendall

Mute Alternative RockElectronic RockGrunge
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Authorship
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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.

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Depeche Mode's roles on this album

Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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By the Numbers

10
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
1993
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Data Insight

Ten tracks, all Gore, made during a recording and touring stretch that ended with Alan Wilder leaving the band in 1995.

Songs of Faith and Devotion came out on Mute in March 1993, harder and darker than Violator and shaped by the alternative rock and grunge coming out of America.

Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
I Feel You #37
Martin Gore Martin Lee Gore Depeche ModeFlood Depeche Mode (Performer)
2
Walking in My Shoes #69
Martin Gore Martin Lee Gore Depeche ModeFlood Depeche Mode (Performer)
3
Condemnation
Martin Gore Martin Lee Gore Depeche ModeFlood Depeche Mode (Performer)
4
Mercy in You
Martin Gore Martin Lee Gore Depeche ModeFlood Depeche Mode (Performer)
5
Judas
Martin Gore Martin Lee Gore Depeche ModeFlood Depeche Mode (Performer)
6
In Your Room
Martin Gore Martin Lee Gore Depeche ModeFlood Depeche Mode (Performer)
7
Get Right with Me
Martin Gore Martin Lee Gore Depeche ModeFlood Depeche Mode (Performer)
8
Rush
Martin Gore Martin Lee Gore Depeche ModeFlood Depeche Mode (Performer)
9
One Caress
Martin Gore Martin Lee Gore Depeche ModeFlood Depeche Mode (Performer)
10
Higher Love
Martin Gore Martin Lee Gore Depeche ModeFlood Depeche Mode (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Songs of Faith and Devotion

Who wrote Songs of Faith and Devotion?
Martin Gore, all ten tracks, alone.
How high did the singles chart?
"I Feel You" reached number 37 on the Hot 100 and "Walking in My Shoes" number 69.
Who produced it?
The band with Flood.
Who engineered it?
Steve Lyon, Chris Dickie and Paul Kendall, with Mark Stent mixing.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
What happened after it?
The recording and the tour strained the band badly, and Alan Wilder left in 1995.
How long is the album?
47:30 across ten tracks.

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