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THE REVIEW
Reviewing an album named 'Violator' means reviewing Depeche Mode. In 1990, the band definitively managed to impose a new way of making music and made it their unmistakable trademark.
In this work, electronics, with its Kraftwerkian origins, experimented and matured in previous albums, meets and beautifully intertwines with the most typical rock standards.
The album begins with the majestic "World In My Eyes", one of the DM's favorite tracks, and from there you can already grasp the revolution underway. Moving through "Sweetest Perfection", we reach "Personal Jesus". The track conveys the warmth of rock'n'roll with the coldness of electronics which, from the 3rd minute and 22nd second, self-celebrates in constructing a finale that represents one of the absolute peaks in music concerning the use of synthesizers. In the fourth track named "Halo", the sound of strings envelops us, delivering us to the tranquility of "Waiting For The Night", where time stops to make way for the magic of the night where everything seems "bearable". Upon awakening, we are greeted by "Enjoy The Silence", which needs no words that would only risk damaging it. Following is "Policy Of Truth", introduced by the splendid outro of the previous track. Pay attention to the change in tempo just before Dave's voice kicks in and enchants in an interpretation with a formidable crescendo. Thus we arrive at "Blue Dress", where the privilege of lending the voice to the splendid lyrics belongs to the author himself.
Martin Lee Gore indulges in one of his typical high-pitched tracks, which break the vocal gloominess of Gahan. And so marvelously, we slide into what we wish would never be the last track: "Clean". It is an ambiguous track leaving us bewildered by a masterpiece that represents Depeche Mode's best attempt to tell their own story.
The stars are naturally 5, and they are easily visible in the "long-awaited night".
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This review praises Depeche Mode's 1990 album 'Violator' as a groundbreaking fusion of electronic and rock music. Highlighting tracks like 'Personal Jesus' and 'Enjoy the Silence,' the reviewer emphasizes the album's artistic maturity and enduring impact. The detailed track-by-track analysis showcases the band's signature style and musical innovation. Ultimately, 'Violator' is celebrated as a masterpiece with a perfect rating.
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 Kobe-Bryant
Oh my God guys, what an emotion every time I hear this album!!!!
Violator came out in the distant 1990 and it represents one of the most beautiful albums by Depeche Mode.
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.
