Depeche Mode - Violator
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Artist: Depeche ModeBrand: DEPECHE MODE
Edition: Music CD
Published: 1990
CD Release Date: 1990-02-22
Music Label: Reprise / Wea
Soundtracks:
- World in My Eyes
- Sweetest Perfection
- Personal Jesus
- Halo
- Waiting for the Night
- Enjoy the Silence
- Policy of Truth
- Blue Dress
- Clean
Music reviews of Violator
Music Review: The Zenith of DM.
Rating: 5 Stars
"Violator" was released in the Spring of 1990 at the height of the band's popularity, and in my opinion, maturity-wise it is an artistic parallel of the 1989's "Disintegration" by The Cure, and "Technique" by New Order. From the nine masterfully crafted tracks on this record, including the standouts World In My Eyes, Personal Jesus, and Policy of Truth, my number one pick will have to be the upbeat Enjoy The Silence. Its video shows the cover art rose flashing in between the images of the original four standing in a lineup, and Dave Gahan posing as a king walking in the snow-covered mountains. The story goes that this track was initially conceived of as a ballad, but Alan Wilder (now a former member of DM) brought up the idea of increasing the BPM and making it into a uptempo number. I also highly recommend the enjoyable 7+ minutes Hands And Feet Mix, as well as the interesting Dub Mix of this song, both included on the maxi CD single. Unfortunately however, the 1990's were to be a down-hill ride for the Depeche Mode: 1993's "Songs Of Faith And Devotion", eventhough still a great record, clearly hinted that the group had lost some of their youthful attitude, energy, and looks. With the 1995 departure of Alan Wilder and the health-related problems of their lead singer, DM went on complete hiatus for a four-year period, and eventhough 1997's "Ultra" and 2001's "Exciter" were both good comeback efforts, they did not manage to return the group to its previous level of popularity and artistical creativity. In 2003 the band members were busy with their solo projects, but "Playing The Angel" (2005), and "Sounds Of The Universe" (2009) re-introduced some decent musical output in the format of the Violator. I hope that the band continues their move strongly in the years to come.
Description of Violator
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
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