Studio Album · No. 14
Spirit Songwriting Credits by Depeche Mode
Produced by James Ford · Engineered by Jimmy Robertson, Brian Lucey
Columbia / Mute
Synth-PopAlternative RockIndustrial
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Depeche Mode carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Depeche Mode
0 tracksoutside writers
Depeche Mode's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
5
Lyricists
1
Producers
2017
Released
Data Insight
Gahan takes four of the twelve, his largest share on any album, written with Peter Gordeno, Christian Eigner and Kurt Uenala. Gore keeps the other nine.
Spirit came out on Columbia and Mute in March 2017, produced by James Ford and openly political.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Going Backwards
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | James Ford | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 2 |
Where's the Revolution
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | James Ford | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 3 |
The Worst Crime
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | James Ford | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 4 |
Scum
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | James Ford | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 5 |
You Move
|
Martin GoreDave Gahan | Martin Lee GoreDavid Callcott Gahan | James Ford | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 6 |
Cover Me
|
Dave GahanPeter GordenoChristian Eigner | David Callcott GahanPeter GordenoChristian Eigner | James Ford | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 7 |
Eternal
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | James Ford | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 8 |
Poison Heart
|
Dave GahanPeter GordenoChristian Eigner | David Callcott GahanPeter GordenoChristian Eigner | James Ford | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 9 |
So Much Love
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | James Ford | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 10 |
Poorman
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | James Ford | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 11 |
No More (This Is the Last Time)
|
Dave GahanKurt Uenala | David Callcott GahanKurt Uenala | James Ford | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 12 |
Fail
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | James Ford | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Spirit
Who wrote Spirit?
Martin Gore wrote nine of the twelve tracks. Dave Gahan wrote four with Peter Gordeno, Christian Eigner and Kurt Uenala.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No single from the album entered the chart.
Who produced it?
James Ford.
Who engineered it?
Jimmy Robertson, with Brian Lucey mastering.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who are Gordeno and Eigner?
The band's live keyboard player and live drummer, who write with Gahan rather than with Gore.
How long is the album?
49:23 across twelve tracks.