A Question of Time — Depeche Mode

"A Question of Time" is a quintessential 80s Depeche Mode experience, blending driving electronic rhythms with Dave Gahan's brooding baritone and layers of atmospheric synths. It feels like a late-night journey through urban landscapes, tinged with romantic melancholy and existential introspection.

This single, with its array of remixes and raw live B-sides, is a must-have for anyone seeking the definitive sound of Depeche Mode at the peak of their synth-pop era, offering both dancefloor energy and profound emotional depth.

Tracklist · 4 Tracks

A Question of Time (extended remix)

6:39

Black Celebration

6:05

Something to Do

3:50

Stripped

6:21

Moments Worth Listening For

The distinct, faster tempo and higher pitch of the 7" "A Question of Time (Remix)" compared to the original album version, offering a more immediate, dancefloor-ready interpretation.

The seamless, atmospheric segue from "A Question of Time (New Town Mix)" into the "Live Remix" on the limited 12" single, creating an extended, immersive sonic journey.

The raw, energetic live performances of "Black Celebration" and "Stripped" included as B-sides, showcasing the band's powerful stage presence during the Black Celebration era.

The visual impact of Anton Corbijn's debut music video for the single, which established a darker, more cinematic aesthetic that would define Depeche Mode's visual identity for decades.

Where This Album Departs

How does A Question of Time sound next to the rest of Depeche Mode's catalogue?

This album stays in step with the catalogue across the board — no axis departs enough to be worth its own note. Hover the dots to see where each one sits.

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