"Wrong" is Depeche Mode's first
single from their upcoming 12th studio album, Sounds of the Universe,
and their 46th UK single overall. It hit the radio
in February 2009, and became available for purchase
online on February 24, 2009. The single was
physically released on April 6, 2009. "Wrong" is notable for having no 12"
release.
The single officially debuted on February 21, 2009,
when the band performed at the Echo Awards in
Germany. A video from this performance was the
most viewed clip on YouTube for the two following
days.
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"Wrong" was added to the BBC Radio 6 "B-List"
playlist for the week starting 7 March 2009.
However, a week after physical release in April
2009, it charted at #24, the lowest UK chart
position for the initial single from a Depeche Mode
studio album ("Dreaming of Me", while charting at
#57 in 1981, was not an "official" track from the
Speak & Spell album).
The B-side "Oh Well" (which is also going to be
appear on the Sounds of the Universe deluxe box set
edition) is the first collaboration between Martin
Gore and Dave Gahan. The lyrics are Dave's and the
music is Martin's.
