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THE REVIEW
Oh my God guys, what an emotion every time I hear this album!!!!
I feel like I’m on the moon... no thoughts, I feel light, free to float in the air (sorry for the relentless alliteration).
Violator came out in the distant 1990 and it represents one of the most beautiful albums by Depeche Mode, (let me say) it represents the central point, the apex of English rock. Dave Gahan’s group scored five. The lyrics written by Martin Gore are beautiful, full of romantic and historical-literary references, the desire for a ""Personal Jesus" to be ruled by (who knows, maybe it’s Marilin Manson) lead us towards ""Enjoy the Silence".
Those sitting on the couch watching a bit of TV after a rather tiring working day are captured by the usual dancing atmosphere of DM, and suddenly, without wanting it, we find ourselves with our daughters in the living room dancing like we used to...
Tell me who, hearing Depeche Mode, doesn’t feel the adrenaline rising and reaching their brain...
After all, I myself have ventured into a review that is surely beyond my capability, but with a desire to explode and meet my "Personal Jesus" with a nice ""Blue Dress"..
GOOD NIGHT DREAMS
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The review passionately celebrates Depeche Mode's 1990 album Violator as a pinnacle of English rock. It highlights the emotional weight, literary depth of the lyrics, and timeless appeal of iconic tracks like "Personal Jesus" and "Enjoy the Silence." The album evokes nostalgia and a euphoric, floating feeling, making it a beloved classic across generations. The reviewer expresses a deep personal connection and enthusiasm for the music.
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music group formed in Basildon in 1980, led by Dave Gahan and Martin Gore. They built a global audience with synth‑based albums and large-scale tours and remain influential in synth‑pop and alternative electronic music.110 Reviews
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By giov
The phrase that opens this little masterpiece of electronic music… manages to nicely summarize the intentions of Depeche Mode towards the listeners: to make people travel with closed eyes.
Many bands are inspired by DM, stealing here and there, but no one has yet taken up their legacy… it’s a matter of soul and, in Martin Gore’s soul, there was quite a lot to bring out.
By myork
Depeche Mode definitively managed to impose a new way of making music and made it their unmistakable trademark.
'Personal Jesus' conveys the warmth of rock’n’roll with the coldness of electronics, culminating in one of the absolute peaks in music concerning the use of synthesizers.
By Darius
'Violator' represents an important brick in the 'Palace of Music', a cohesive work, compact and rich, despite the scarcity of songs.
Depeche Mode can, I believe, be unanimously considered the pioneers of electronic music in the strictest sense.
