Black Celebration is the fifth studio album by Depeche Mode, released in 1986. A pivotal release in the band’s canon, this album advanced Depeche Mode’s musical mission, moving their sound from industrial pop into darker, atmospheric and emotional territory. The album features the iconic singles “Stripped,” “A Question of Lust” and “A Question of Time.” Following its release, Black Celebration became the group's then-highest charting album in both the UK and Germany, expanding their influence across pop culture.
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