Studio Album · No. 9
Ultra Songwriting Credits by Depeche Mode
Produced by Tim Simenon · Engineered by Q, Paul Hicks, Guy Massey
Mute
Alternative RockTrip Hop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Depeche Mode carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Depeche Mode
0 tracksoutside writers
Depeche Mode's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
1997
Released
Data Insight
Eleven tracks, all Gore. The band lost a quarter of its lineup and the writing credit did not move at all.
Ultra came out on Mute in April 1997, the first album made as a trio after Alan Wilder left.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Barrel of a Gun
#47
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Tim Simenon | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 2 |
The Love Thieves
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Tim Simenon | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 3 |
Home
#88
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Tim Simenon | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 4 |
It's No Good
#38
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Tim Simenon | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 5 |
Uselink
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Tim Simenon | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 6 |
Useless
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Tim Simenon | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 7 |
Sister of Night
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Tim Simenon | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 8 |
Jazz Thieves
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Tim Simenon | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 9 |
Freestate
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Tim Simenon | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 10 |
The Bottom Line
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Tim Simenon | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 11 |
Insight
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Tim Simenon | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Ultra
Who wrote Ultra?
Martin Gore, all eleven tracks, alone.
How high did the singles chart?
"It's No Good" reached number 38 on the Hot 100, "Barrel of a Gun" number 47 and "Home" number 88.
Who produced it?
Tim Simenon.
Who engineered it?
Q, with Paul Hicks and Guy Massey assisting.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who was in the band by then?
Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher, after Alan Wilder's departure in 1995.
How long is the album?
60:07 across eleven tracks.