Depeche Mode / Black Celebration

Black Celebration is the fifth studio album by Depeche Mode, released in 1986, and is described as a darker, more introspective album that marked a shift away from their earlier, glossier synth-pop sound. Recorded during a period of internal tension, it explored themes of despair, alienation, and the complexities of love, with atmospheric soundscapes and industrial, post-punk influences. The album was produced by the band, Daniel Miller, and Gareth Jones, and included singles like "Stripped," "A Question of Lust," and "A Question of Time".