OMD's fifth studio album, Junk Culture, was released in 1984 and features the UK hits, "Locomotion," "Talking Loud and Clear," and fan-favorite, "Tesla Girls."
The result is a record caught between worlds: stark, brooding post-punk reminiscent of Closer, and the first flickers of the electronic direction that would later define New Order.
Split almost evenly between guitar-driven post-punk tracks and synth-heavy dance cuts, the record embodies the dual identity that defined the band throughout the 1980s.
Ships 12/12/2025 - The lyrics tell us about tears, longing, patience, and even hope, in the intelligent way Depeche Mode has accustomed us for a long time.
Remastered from the original analog files, the special anniversary release sees a wealth of brand-new material, including 7 unreleased tracks from the album's multitrack sessions, mixed by Paul Humphreys.