People Are People (album)

People Are People is the fourth studio album by the British electronic music band Depeche Mode, released in March 1984. The album's title track, "People Are People," became a major international hit and helped propel the band to greater mainstream success, particularly in the United States.

The album is a diverse collection of songs, showcasing the band's experimentation with synthesizers, samplers, and drum machines. It reflects a transition in their sound, moving away from the more synth-pop oriented style of their earlier work and incorporating more industrial and experimental elements.

In addition to "People Are People," notable tracks on the album include "Master and Servant," which explored themes of dominance and submission, and "Blasphemous Rumours," a controversial song about fatalism and religion.

People Are People was released on Mute Records and reached number two on the German albums chart, and number 13 on the UK Albums Chart. The album helped establish Depeche Mode as a significant force in the electronic music scene and paved the way for their subsequent commercial and critical acclaim.