Studio Album · No. 12
Sounds of the Universe Songwriting Credits by Depeche Mode
Produced by Ben Hillier · Engineered by Tony Hoffer, Ferg Peterkin, Josh Garcia
Mute
Synth-PopElectro-Rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Depeche Mode carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by Depeche Mode
0 tracksoutside writers
Depeche Mode's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
4
Lyricists
1
Producers
2009
Released
Data Insight
The split holds from the album before: Gore ten, Gahan three with Eigner and Phillpott. Three songs a record turns out to be the singer's steady share from here on.
Sounds of the Universe came out on Mute in April 2009, the second of three albums produced by Ben Hillier.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In Chains
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Ben Hillier | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 2 |
Hole to Feed
|
Dave GahanChristian EignerAndrew Phillpott | David Callcott GahanChristian EignerAndrew Phillpott | Ben Hillier | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 3 |
Wrong
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Ben Hillier | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 4 |
Fragile Tension
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Ben Hillier | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 5 |
Little Soul
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Ben Hillier | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 6 |
In Sympathy
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Ben Hillier | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 7 |
Peace
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Ben Hillier | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 8 |
Come Back
|
Dave GahanChristian EignerAndrew Phillpott | David Callcott GahanChristian EignerAndrew Phillpott | Ben Hillier | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 9 |
Spacewalker
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Ben Hillier | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 10 |
Perfect
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Ben Hillier | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 11 |
Miles Away/The Truth Is
|
Dave GahanChristian EignerAndrew Phillpott | David Callcott GahanChristian EignerAndrew Phillpott | Ben Hillier | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 12 |
Jezebel
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Ben Hillier | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 13 |
Corrupt
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Ben Hillier | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 8 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Sounds of the Universe
Who wrote Sounds of the Universe?
Martin Gore wrote ten of the thirteen tracks and Dave Gahan three, again with Christian Eigner and Andrew Phillpott.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No. "Wrong", "Peace" and "Fragile Tension" all missed the chart.
Who produced it?
Ben Hillier.
Who engineered it?
Ferg Peterkin, with Tony Hoffer mixing and Josh Garcia assisting.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who writes with Dave Gahan here?
Christian Eigner and Andrew Phillpott, the same pair he wrote with on Playing the Angel.
How long is the album?
60:52 across thirteen tracks.