--- product_id: 49356134 title: "Ultra" price: "€ 50.28" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/49356134-ultra store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # Ultra **Price:** € 50.28 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ultra - **How much does it cost?** € 50.28 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/49356134-ultra) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description CD STUMM148 - PIAS BENELUX - EAN 5016025611485 Review: Pain and suffering, desolation and hopelessness - a look into the tortured heart of Depeche Mode - As a long-time Depeche Mode fan, it's perhaps no surprise that I would be rating this album with 5 stars. However, this is not blind loyalty. Ultra was the band's third and final album of the 90's - a decade that saw them go mainstream and global with the release of Violator and then superstar with Songs of Faith and Devotion. The personal problems that followed that rise are well documented, and by 1995, they'd lost Alan Wilder, the band member who worked hardest on their production to shape the band's sound, and they'd almost lost Dave Gahan, after a heroin overdose meant he died for a few minutes. At the same time, songwriter Martin Gore was an alcoholic and with his own drug problems and Andy Fletcher had to leave the last tour with anxiety issues. To cap it all off, the three remaining band members weren't particular good at speaking to each other. Not many expected a new album. And when it did arrive, it came with stories of needing to record songs seven times to stitch together a single usable take (Sister of Night), and a further breakdown - this time of the producer Tim Simenon. But what they produced, against the odds, and perhaps unsurprisingly is one of their darkest and most heartfelt albums. Lead single and album starter Barrel of a Gun is a snarling, sneering riposte full of bitterness that fires backs at critics (personal as well as public). Home is perhaps the greatest ballad Martin has written, when he was coming to terms with the fact that he might actually not make it. Sister of Night is haunting and balletic, Useless bombastic and heavy. The final track, Insight, returns listeners back to a more hopeful future. This is an album that rewards repeated listens. But its also one that speaks to the fear and desolation you can feel when you're at your lowest ebb. It is a piece of art that describes that moment, and that feeling, where everything is hopeless. This, for me, was Depeche Mode's lowest point, but they've since come back out the other side and continue to make music. If you're interested in understanding Depeche Mode, this is an important chapter - and one that should not be missed. Review: Great Album - Great Album, Received earlier than expected, ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0000070DZ | | Best Sellers Rank | 42,680 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) 894 in Dance Pop 6,972 in Alternative & Indie | | Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,481) | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Item model number | CDSTUMM148 | | Label | Mute | | Manufacturer | Mute | | Number of discs | 1 | | Original Release Date | 2011 | | Package Dimensions | 14.09 x 12.63 x 1.37 cm; 167.83 g | ## Images ![Ultra - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61krQf2VXSL.jpg) ![Ultra - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Q8tu3P6HL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pain and suffering, desolation and hopelessness - a look into the tortured heart of Depeche Mode *by P***Y on 13 March 2017* As a long-time Depeche Mode fan, it's perhaps no surprise that I would be rating this album with 5 stars. However, this is not blind loyalty. Ultra was the band's third and final album of the 90's - a decade that saw them go mainstream and global with the release of Violator and then superstar with Songs of Faith and Devotion. The personal problems that followed that rise are well documented, and by 1995, they'd lost Alan Wilder, the band member who worked hardest on their production to shape the band's sound, and they'd almost lost Dave Gahan, after a heroin overdose meant he died for a few minutes. At the same time, songwriter Martin Gore was an alcoholic and with his own drug problems and Andy Fletcher had to leave the last tour with anxiety issues. To cap it all off, the three remaining band members weren't particular good at speaking to each other. Not many expected a new album. And when it did arrive, it came with stories of needing to record songs seven times to stitch together a single usable take (Sister of Night), and a further breakdown - this time of the producer Tim Simenon. But what they produced, against the odds, and perhaps unsurprisingly is one of their darkest and most heartfelt albums. Lead single and album starter Barrel of a Gun is a snarling, sneering riposte full of bitterness that fires backs at critics (personal as well as public). Home is perhaps the greatest ballad Martin has written, when he was coming to terms with the fact that he might actually not make it. Sister of Night is haunting and balletic, Useless bombastic and heavy. The final track, Insight, returns listeners back to a more hopeful future. This is an album that rewards repeated listens. But its also one that speaks to the fear and desolation you can feel when you're at your lowest ebb. It is a piece of art that describes that moment, and that feeling, where everything is hopeless. This, for me, was Depeche Mode's lowest point, but they've since come back out the other side and continue to make music. If you're interested in understanding Depeche Mode, this is an important chapter - and one that should not be missed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Album *by A***L on 19 March 2026* Great Album, Received earlier than expected, ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arrived alright, great songs still. *by F***K on 29 May 2025* CD is amazing, keep listening to it everyday. Some scuffs and scratches, but it is still alright. The CD design is nice, the cover and the interior is nice. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ultra - Songs Of Faith And Devotion - Playing The Angel --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.de/products/49356134-ultra](https://www.desertcart.de/products/49356134-ultra) --- *Product available on Desertcart Germany* *Store origin: DE* *Last updated: 2026-07-08*