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| | Violator | | | Music Artist : | | Depeche Mode | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Reprise / Wea | | Release Date : | | 1990-02-22 | | Store Price : | | $11.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $10.99 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. 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
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 The Zenith of DM.
Submitted on: 2009-09-20 |
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| "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. |
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AN ESSENTIAL ALBUM
Submitted on: 2009-06-28 |
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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. |
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Great Album
Submitted on: 2009-04-25 |
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| 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." |
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 Essential Depeche Mode
Submitted on: 2009-04-16 |
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| 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. |
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Perfection
Submitted on: 2009-04-12 |
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I would write sweetest perfection but that would be gay.
One of the greatest albums ever...period. |
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