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Released: 1990-02-22 Rating:  More Details: Violator Violator @Amazon Violator @aStore |
Album Description
Import remastered pressing of Violator which is Depeche Mode's most mainstream, chart-climbing album. Although it contains only nine tracks, half of them are tailor-made for the dance floor. This album was conceived when dance-club DJs were gaining recognition alongside original composers. Heavily influenced by techno-pop, the singles 'Policy of Truth', 'Enjoy the Silence', and 'World in My Eyes' prove that DM did their homework. A particular highlight on this fantastic album is the bluesy guitar line Martin Gore lays down on top of the synth-dominated grooves on 'Personal Jesus'. Mute. 2006.
Violator is Depeche Mode's most mainstream, chart-climbing album. Although it contains only nine tracks, half of them are tailor-made for the dance floor. This album was conceived when dance-club DJs were gaining recognition alongside original composers. Heavily influenced by techno-pop, the singles "Policy of Truth," "Enjoy the Silence," and "World in My Eyes" prove that DM did their homework. A particular highlight on this fantastic album is the bluesy guitar line Martin Gore lays down on top of the synth-dominated grooves on "Personal Jesus." --Beth Bessmer
Tracklisting:
Disc 1:
1. World in My Eyes
2. Sweetest Perfection
3. Personal Jesus
4. Halo
5. Waiting for the Night
6. Enjoy the Silence
7. Policy of Truth
8. Blue Dress
9. Clean
Customer Reviews:
AN ESSENTIAL ALBUM
Before the release of "Violator" in 1990, Depeche Mode was an alternative act with a huge cult following. This album finally gave them the mass success they deserved. "Violator" is a high-quality recording from start to finish. There are no "album tracks" on this set, every single song stands on its own. There are solid love songs like "Blue dress" and "Waiting for the night". They also talk about their experimentation with drugs in well crafted songs like "Sweetest perfection", "Clean", and "Enjoy the silence." Also included in "Violator" is the song "Policy of Truth" which, for me gives the best advice any song has ever given on personal relationships.
What amazes me the most about the music on this set is that appears to be timeless. The album came out almost twenty years ago and the songs continue to sound fresh, never dated.
This is an essential album. If you are a music collector you have to experience this album.
Great Album
I bought the last two Depeche Mode CDs based upon the video for "Wrong" and "sounds of the universe" before the release date via Amazon. The new one is pretty good, but I haven't listened to it enough to form a strong opinion about that one; but so far I truly believe that "Violator" has many better songs on it and so it's a better CD. I'd buy this one first and then move on to "sounds of the universe."
Essential Depeche Mode 
The group's best work to date, "Violator" (1990) features a quartet of indispensable Depeche Mode tracks. "Personal Jesus," "World in My Eyes," "Policy of Truth" and the masterful "Enjoy the Silence" dominate the album - compensating for lesser songs such as "Sweetest Perfection" and "Waiting for the Night." However, "Halo" is an underrated gem. For listeners unfamiliar with British techno-rock, Depeche Mode remains the ideal starting point.
Perfection
I would write sweetest perfection but that would be gay.
One of the greatest albums ever...period.
a turning point
this is by far one of the best albums ever. its a more industrial feel. im an industrial fan(skinny puppy,ministry,PIG,kmfdm ect.)but this album is perfect. i highly recomend it.
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