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In Chains Spotify streams & play count

Depeche ModeSounds of The Universe20096:53

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Spotify streams

3,886,112

Spotify's lifetime play count for this recording, read 3 Nov 2026, 05:23 UTC.

Popularity
31 / 100
Spotify's 0–100 score

History

Play count history

One reading so far: 3,886,112 plays on 3 Nov 2026. A reading is added each day the store refreshes, and the change per day is drawn from the second one on.

Play count history: each daily reading of the lifetime count, newest first, and its change from the reading before it.
Day (UTC)Lifetime playsChange
3,886,112First reading

Track details

Released
Track number
1
Duration
6:53
Explicit
No
Tempo
180 BPM
Language
English

Genres

  • New Wave
  • Synthpop
  • Pop Rock
  • Devotional
  • Electronica

Moods

  • Dark
  • Sensual

Tempo, language, genres, moods and credits are the API's track insights, strongest first, read .

Credits

Main Artist
Depeche Mode
Producer
Ben Hillier
Composer
Martin Gore
Lyricist
Martin Gore

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For developers

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Frequently asked questions

How many streams does In Chains have on Spotify?

In Chains by Depeche Mode had 3,886,112 streams on Spotify as of 3 Nov 2026 (UTC). The count is Spotify's own lifetime play count for this recording.

When was In Chains released?

2009, on the album Sounds of The Universe.

Who wrote and produced In Chains?

Producer: Ben Hillier. Composer: Martin Gore. Lyricist: Martin Gore.

What genre is In Chains?

The API's track insights tag it New Wave, Synthpop and Pop Rock, strongest first.

What is the tempo of In Chains?

180 BPM, from the API's track insights.