Depeche Mode - Some Great Reward

Originally released in 1984, Some Great Reward cemented Depeche Mode’s transition from synthpop outsiders to provocative trailblazers of electronic music. Bold, industrial-tinged production and daring lyrical themes made this their most confrontational and forward-thinking record to date, challenging mainstream pop while pushing electronic music into darker, uncharted territory.

The album features some of the band’s most enduring classics, including the international hit “People Are People,” a track that paired dancefloor immediacy with an urgent call for tolerance. “Master and Servant” shocked listeners with its candid exploration of power dynamics, while “Blasphemous Rumours” stirred controversy for its stark confrontation with faith and fate. Yet alongside its edgier moments, the album offers the moody, atmospheric depth that became a Depeche Mode hallmark, weaving emotional vulnerability into its metallic beats and icy textures.

With Some Great Reward, Depeche Mode fully embraced a harsher, more industrial sound, layering sampled found noises with sleek synth lines to create a sonic palette as unsettling as it was exhilarating. The result was an album that not only defined the band’s creative evolution but also helped shape the sound of electronic and industrial music for decades to come.

This edition is faithfully reissued on 180-gram vinyl, delivering the definitive listening experience for one of Depeche Mode’s most daring and influential albums.