Recorded at Electric Ladyboy in Santa Barbara and Shangri-La in Malibu, and mixed at Studio Zona in London, Before We Drown is the 61st single by Depeche Mode (and their 52nd in the US). It’s also the band’s sixth single with lyrics by lead singer David Gahan. Initially released digitally on 9 February 2024, Before We Drown was subsequently issued as a 12-inch vinyl three months later.
12-inch numbered limited edition – Worldwide
Columbia – 19658848171 (released 3 May 2024, double A-side paired with People Are Good, generic inner sleeve)
A1 Before We Drown (Chris Avantgarde Remix)
A2 Before We Drown (AC Wet Mix) 5:03
AA1 People Are Good (Indira Paganotto Psy Remix)
AA2 People Are Good (AC Fool Mix) 6:45
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Digital – Worldwide
Columbia – G010005225122Q (released 9 February 2024)
- Before We Drown (AC Wet Mix) 5:03
- Before We Drown (SiGNL Remix) 7:04
- Before We Drown (Innellea Remix) 5:55
- Before We Drown (Chris Avantgarde Remix) 3:51
Music video – Worldwide
Columbia – Vevo – no catalogue number (directed by Anton Corbijn, released 29 January 2024)
Depeche Mode – Before We Drown
- written by David Gahan, Christian Eigner, and Peter Gordeno
- produced by James Ford
- highest chart position 58 (UK)
- the sixth single / release from the album Memento Mori
- Depeche Mode is David Gahan and Martin Gore