Released on Depeche Mode's 1983 album Construction Time Again, 'Everything Counts' stands as a defining track of the synth-pop era. The song features a distinctive, driving rhythm and synthesizer work that became a staple of the band's early sound. While the original version is widely recognized, the reprise offers a dynamic variation that highlights the group's evolving production techniques during this period. As part of their discography, the track exemplifies the atmospheric and electronic textures that would characterize Depeche Mode's subsequent work. It remains a significant recording in the history of electronic music, reflecting the genre's growth in the early 1980s.