Depeche Mode

Delta Machine

First released2013

Delta Machine, Depeche Mode's fourteenth studio album, was recorded primarily at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles between 2011 and 2012, with additional sessions at other locations. The album was produced by Depeche Mode themselves alongside Anton Corbijn and the band's longtime collaborator Flood, marking a collaborative approach to production. The recording process utilized both digital and analog equipment, with the band employing a relatively stripped-down approach compared to some of their previous work, emphasizing live instrumentation alongside electronic elements. The album came during the band's comeback period following Dave Gahan's recovery and subsequent reunion, released in March 2013 to mark their 30th anniversary as a band. Notable technical choices included the use of vintage synthesizers alongside modern recording techniques, reflecting the band's desire to balance their electronic heritage with contemporary production methods.