Depeche Mode ruled the ‘80s and ‘90s with their danceable techno-pop hits, synth-based arrangements, and provocative lyrics. Even amid band drama, the commercial and critical success of the group was never in question. A huge range of artists have been inspired by the band's dark grooves, from the industrial attack of Nine Inch Nails to the understated electro-pop of The Postal Service and ‘90s British alt-rockers Placebo and Elastica.