"Songs of Faith and Devotion" is the eighth studio album by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, and the final album produced with Alan Wilder as a member prior to his departure from the group. The album was released in the United Kingdom on 22 March 1993 by Mute Records. Production incorporated more use of organic instrumentals (such as Uillean pipes in "Judas" and string quartet in "One Caress"), and featured outside singers for the first time (gospel choir in "Condemnation"). The album and its subsequent tour marked the darkest and most difficult period for the band members; Dave Gahan Read more on Last.fm.
