Every song on Depeche Mode’s “Violator” is iconic. From the hard-hitting bass synths used on “Personal Jesus,” to the midnight rave vibes of “Enjoy the Silence.”
“Violator,” more than any other album, shows that synth-pop could be taken seriously as something more than just a means of creating a disposable pop song. “Violator” is nearly flawless. This album shows that you do not need guitars to rock.
This album was released when many think that Depeche Mode was at their peak. When it was released in 1990, it was a perfect storm. The album took everything we loved about Mode in the 80s and still, unbelievably, somehow elevated it.
The band looked their best. They were seasoned, mature. The album cover is iconic. The album also featured two of their biggest songs of all time, “Personal Jesus” and “Enjoy the Silence.”
While some argue the band reached their peak with “Songs of Faith and Devotion,” released in 1993, it really comes down to a matter of taste. “Violator” sounds spot on. The album is everything Depeche Mode worked on before and then some. Every song is perfect.
Must Listen To Tracks: World In My Eyes, Personal Jesus, Halo, Enjoy The Silence, Blue Dress.
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