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There’s some real great highs in this album but some parts just drag the album down a bit.
I know Depeche isn’t for everyone, but this is a great album. It’s electronic music I can get behind— really creative instrumentation,, songs that have a memorable melody sung by a capable vocalist with a unique voice. 4.2
Sort of reminds me of the Soft Cell album -- seedy, electro, dirty. Like a glimpse into whatever 'scene' the writer was into at the time, but with a more industrial feel. "Personal Jesus" is still a banger. 3.6
::Shrug emoji::
Iconic, but still languishes a bit on the second half. This is one of the albums that make me wish this website allowed you to rate "half stars", because Violator is a solid four and half stars record.
I used to think Depeche Mode were gloomy doom mongers but in hindsight they might still be that but are brilliant at it.
I’ve never really liked Depeche Mode much. I’ve tried with this album before and didn’t dig it, but we can try again. And unfortunately it’s just as overwrought as I remember. Fine, just not my taste
I had forgotten that Depeche Mode is great
Duh.
I’ve listened to this album a million times it’s pretty good and it looks good on a CD rack in between Pretty Hate Machine and Disintegration. Like many DM albums the singles stand way taller than the album tracks, but luckily this album has 4 of them.
not for me
Very good album Standout songs: Halo Waiting for the Night
Listened Before? Y This is an all-time classic of pop music. I know, I know, it's supposed to be an underground record or whatever but the bottom line is - this is a pop record over half the time, and DM were one of the best of the 80s at making pop songs. Mostly catchy, usually well-written and performed, and occasionally repetitive... this one is a real banger (almost) beginning to end. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Halo, Policy of Truth
It's just Personal Jesus, Enjoy The Silence and I guess Policy of Truth that were okay, the rest of the songs were a bit meh. Nothing really too exciting, although these songs became quite popular, but hey, you can't have a whole album that's good.
One or two good tracks, otherwise too 80s.
If your not too familiar with Depeche Mode, than this is a great starting point. If you start with this album, I’d recommend going backwards and listen to all of their old albums before you go forward.
Heard of the group - never listened to any of their songs.
Just doesn't do it for me. Perfectly fine album, but dark synth pop is not my genre. Kinda boring.
A shining example that set the template for a lot of good albums to follow. But it's also not a template that I like as much as the one set by some of their electro and synth-pop contemporaries.
Outstanding album, distinctive and so many bands to follow that I like pull from it in various ways (Arcade Fire, The Faint, Franz Ferdinand, DFA 1979.) Halo is just a momentously great song, as is Enjoy the Silence obviously. As much as I enjoy the punchier parts (synth and beat alike), the use of ambient noise throughout is I think my favourite part - creates a very full sounding record.
Cool synth pop. Not really my thing but likely inspired arcade fire
I gotta buck the trend. I gather that DM was trailblazing emerging genres at this time, but it's just not a style that speaks to me. Biggest meh for me so far
After the end of this album, I wanted more Depeche Mode, something I never thought I would say. Above Average
I am basing this rating on the original track list. I didn't get to the added B-Sides that were included in the 2006 rerelease. This is a very nostalgic band for me, this isn't the album I had on repeat those early high school years, but Enjoy The Silence brings me right back there regardless. The album wraps up a little strangely, but I still enjoyed it thoroughly and would throw it on again.
I knew the singles, but had never heard an album. Enjoyed this, electronic melodies over a simple drum pattern, interesting lyrics.
So personal jesus is the only song on here that I have recalled hearing before.. But eh- I don't know if this sound is just dated or overplayed, I just didn't get into it. Now, if we are talking 1990's standards, this seems like an album that would've pushed the envelope of what you "could and should" be able to do with music, and I am sure that garnered quite a crowd of supporters. Now, what I do like in this album, is that it sets a CLEAR tone- it sounds like a cohesive album, and it sounds like they clearly knew what they were doing going into it. I get urban boy at dawn vibes. This is yet another album that is a rollercoaster of different styles, and again-I quite enjoy albums like this when they can pull it off (Cohesive yet different enough from eachother to not get bored) I am in love with the synthy production here, i am just a slut for that in general though I suppose. This is a solid 6.5/10 for ME soley because although I see the vision and enjoyed the record, it's not something I would revist routinely
Enjoy the silence is an iconic 90s song come on but I think I am too harsh on Depeche Mode I need to be nicer and I need to be better about listening to old disco and electronic stuff. I think this will grow on me. I like the start I think World in my eyes and personal jesus are fun and interesting tracks I just help to feel like once you heard one you heard them all. I enjoyed but at the cost of kinda getting the jist of it 30% through
Love this album
Rigtig god faktisk, positivt overrasket. Jeg synes de store singler man kender passer rigtig godt ind på albummet, resten føles ikke som filler
Meget groovy! Personal Jesus og Enjoy the Silence er meget stærkt associerede med Det lille Apotek i mit hoved, så på den måde er det her en perfekt plade at høre på en fredag. Får helt lyst til at smadre 40 små kolde
Ret mange gode sange som jeg har hørt riiiigtig meget hver fredag i en periode over 3 år, mens jeg gik på gymnasiet. Viva La Det Lille!
pretty good. "Personal Jesus" my fav DM song
Sounded like it was a low budget Nine Inch Nails done on a Casio keyboard. A couple of know tunes, but nothing I loved
Love me Depeche Mode.
Chill
It was nice of 1,001 to give me my own personal Jesus on Easter Monday. The rest is meh.
listening to "personal jesus" on easter monday hits different
I fucking love this album. I have listened to it a ton of times and it’s great.
There are a few classics in here, but listening down the album was a long journey where the songs started to run together.
This album satisfies my inner goth greatly. Starts out a little slower but not in a bad way and Personal Jesus, Enjoy the Silence, and Policy of Truth are such amazing tracks. 4.3 stars
I love the mode!!!!
Enjoyable background music.
Not for me thanking you kindly. Drab, monotone, 80’s synth misery.
I was under the impression I liked Depeche Mode. Judging by this album it's just the singles I like. Enjoy The Silence is a great song. Having said that, even Personal Jesus kinda annoyed me. Maybe it's the mood I'm in.
All I ever wanted, all I ever needed.
I'm not going to lie... I wasn't looking forward to this album. I'm not very familiar with this band. I know they are highly influential to a lot of bands that I enjoy (NIN, APC, Matthew Good) to name a few. And after hearing this album, I realize that I know more songs than I thought. I swear the song Enjoy The Silence has to be one of the most covered songs ever. It's such a well written song. It has a great hook. And the lyrics are poetry. I cant forget Personal Jesus. Another song that's been covered by everyone and their dad. There's a gothic feel to this album... Released in 1990, it is coming off of the 80s synth wave that I highly dislike. I love keyboards, drum machines, and synths... But it wasn't until the 90s that it took shape into something that I like. I think I could give Trent Reznor a large amount of credit for this. He single handedly got me into that sort of electronic/industrial/goth type music. The vocals in this album aren't for me. Not terrible, they just don't resonate to me. This album grew on me as I listened through and it honestly has made me curious to hear more Depeche Mode. Although, I know their 80s stuff will be inferior to this album for sure just due to my preferences.
Not for me. Something about the vocals that big turn off. Their hits are ok with a little more upbeat vibes.
I had great expectations because I knew Depeche Mode was so big around that era, but this album didn't grab me as much as I thought it would. There were some classic, famous songs like 'Personal Jesus' and 'Enjoy the Silence', but other than that it was just an okay listen. I've never really been into synth pop so maybe I should know the context of that era better to understand the importance of this album.
Excellent album. I have heard some of the songs but probably not the whole thing. It's really good and I'm sure I will listen to it again, maybe purchase a copy.
You can hear the transition from the 80s to the 90s. Enjoy the Silence is my favorite track on the album. I think after a while the vocals become more monotonous to me and I started to tune it out a bit more but overall solid album.
moody and sexy and kind of overwrought.
Love me some dark, lush but also catchy music
Opening the nineties with a new wave sound that would feed into nineties industrial. A good listen.
Great album. Since I'm an 80s electro fan, my knowledge of whole albums by DM is shamefully poor. I was glad to begin to rectify that. Loved the whole vibe. More of this, please!
All killer, no filler.
I’ve only properly “discovered” Depeche Mode relatively recently and I don’t know what took me so long. Dance music in my late teens, probably. This is excellent. Five stars
Peak 90's!
GTA and childhood.
I didn't realize that I already knew this band. I kept thinking hey Depeche Mode sound like the Personal Jesus band. Oh yeah, I'm stupid. Also recognized "Enjoy the Silence" and "Policy of Truth" all of which were great. The sound was incredibly unique even for synthpop, I felt. It was refreshingly something new to my ears.
Depeche Mode: one of the 80s synth pop bands who got popular, for good reason. This album was pretty good. My one gripe with 80s synthpop songs is sometimes they overstay their welcome a bit in length. But most of the songs on this album were good enough that I didn't have that issue. Policy of Truth is always a bop.
Policy of Truth isn't bad. The rest felt extremely bland. I recognized Personal Jesus, but this version is significantly worse than the radio hit we are all familiar with.
Sturluð plata. Ein af þessum stóru 90's. Dark og electro og bara allt gott við þetta.
An exceptional album, Depeche Mode's "Violator" is an assortment of electronica, pop rock, and darker alternative rock. "Personal Jesus," Enjoy the Silence," and "Policy of Truth" are hit singles from this album which have received critical acclaim and radio syndication. Depeche Mode is masterful at their craft producing their hauntingly spooky yet somehow still beautiful music.
Never quite got into Depeche Mode though I know the singles this was a definite hit. Really good album, great sound and far better than I knew.
just some good spooky sounding shit could i write poetry to this? y
This is a 3.5, but I went with 4 because of the strength of the last four songs.
Hated them back in the day but decided to give them another try. Still hate them.
Couple good songs. The rest was a lot of the same. Solid 2.5
KINDA LIKED IT
I find a lot of albums in this genre area uninspired and bland, but I really enjoyed this one. Personal Jesus is a classic.
Hate these guys
Alright
I am an idiot. I’ve spent the last 20 years of my life thinking Depeche Mode was Cheap Trick.
Arguably their best, most consistent album.
Depeche Mode, wie man sie kennt.
Fantastic 80s electro!
- love the electronic elements - Enjoy the Silence and Policy of Truth were bangers - would maybe go back to this one - 3.5
- nah this isn’t for me - industrial - don’t like the vibes
This album sounds like they all were required to record it shirtless. Good amount of all-timers (Enjoy The Silence, Policy Of Truth, Personal Jesus), okay amount of other good songs, hearty amount of mid.
I feel like no song was great on this but also no song was bad. More of a minimalist take on 80s music. Probably won’t ever listen to any of this again besides enjoy the silence. Strong 2
Seems to be a common theme of albums with some really poggers songs but then a lot of resident sleepers. I totally get why enjoy the silence has so many streams. it rips. Sweetest perfection & waiting for the night also rip
It's fine. There's a few cool songs but the last half of the album is completely forgettable.
Cold cold cold. Couple of really good songs but overall just not my thing.
Amazing album. Such a great sound, I really love this era of music. Dangerous was my favourite track.
Stappfull plata af fkn góðum lögum. Elska þetta!
Definitely sounds dated but it is a pretty solid album overall.
Elsker det 5/5 Dog er sweetest perfection shit i starten, dog vender det og bliver en konge sang!
Det kan jeg stadig virkelig godt lide 😇 solid 4/5
A perfect blend of pop and goth that was dark yet accessible. The melodies and lyrics are on point and stand the test of time.
Very good, very moody. I feel like all of modern synthwave is trying to recapture the magic of this album. So many catchy, atmospheric songs you can just get lost in. The big singles Personal Jesus and Enjoy the Silence are masterpiece-tier pop songs. The biggest surprise for me was Waiting for the Night. That song has vibes for days.
Started off good but really tailed off in that second half. Some good 80s synth pop in there (despite it being a 90s release). Not paid much attention to Depeche Mode, I reckon they'd have a decent greatest hits album but way too much filler on this. First half 4*, second half 2*
Depeche Mode ist viel Synthpop, aber zum Glück auch ein wenig Alternative Rock. So ist das Album alles in allem in Ordnung. Für mich nicht das beste Album der Welt, aber hörbar.
DM, eine meiner Lieblingsbands. Da bin ich zum Glück nicht voreingenommen und zücke 4 völlig gerechtfertigte Sternchen.
Well...
Was I a Depeche Mode fan before listening to "Violator"? No. Am I a Depeche Mode fan after listening to "Violator"? Also, no. Emphatically, no. The only acceptable purpose for the existence of this album is as a method of contraception. Nobody is getting the horn listening to this goofy shite. Embarrassing music supporting a truly terrible singer. Just awful. Shit band all round. The only quasi bearable tune is "Personal Jesus", and that's because Johnny Cash's cover gave it a little clout. The feature track on this album is called "Enjoy the Silence", which is exactly where my head was at when this fuckin' cringe was finally over. 👎👎
This album is a 10/10, but like A TEN OUT OF TEN. Like the type of 10/10 that makes other 10/10s a 9/10
I really don't like this band. It's just so boring and feels like it's trying hard to be moody.
Dang, I was expecting to hate this. All killer!
Two and a half good songs and the balance of the record is bad songs.
I love this band and I love this album. Violator is dark, stylish and full of atmosphere. It balances electronic precision with real emotion, and it feels completely timeless. Personal Jesus and Enjoy the Silence are obvious classics, but the depth of the album is what makes it special. Halo is a huge highlight for me. Brooding and powerful, with that unmistakable Depeche Mode edge. World in My Eyes sets the tone perfectly, sleek and confident. Even Dangerous from the later reissue is a brilliant addition and easily stands alongside the main tracks. It is an album that never loses its mood. Every song feels deliberate and part of a bigger picture. Favourite song: Halo, Dangerous or Enjoy the Silence Least favourite song: Waiting for the Night Album artwork: Iconic cover. Simple, bold and instantly recognisable
What is the opposite of nostalgia. That’s how I feel about this one. Hated it when I was younger still don’t like it. Album is emo yet mechanical
9/10
Classic!
JJ loved one song. Star for that!
Not my style but a couple classic songs
Puf, qué rollo. Menos la canción conocida.
Industrial emo at its finest.
Classic synth wave
had to stop reading about depeche mode bc it was making me insane. 3 bc its cool but the songs r sooo fucking long and arent attacking me enough for me to enjoy it casually
tbh, this album kicked ass. I dunno i just really was feeling it. Never listened to a full Depeche Mode album before and this one felt consistent the whole way through
One of my favorite albums ever!
Have had this CD since release. Always a go to when choosing one.
Koska Oltsi muutat pysyvästi Tambereeelle? Hyvä. Aika 5/5 kamaa
Another classic. 4/5 for some of the slower ballads that are not my favorite.
Depeche Mode <3 J'ai littéralement la rose et Violator de tatoué sur le corps (pour vrai). J'ai écouté cet album des centaines de fois, je le connais par coeur. C'était une véritable révélation pour l'adolescent que j'étais au milieu des années 2000.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one.
PERFECT
Pretty good, kinda gay.
Great
Two big hits on this one, Personal Jesus and Enjoy the Silence. I can’t see myself putting the whole album on, but for sure, this thing is a whole vibe.
A well executed recording of consistently good songs. Each sound was in the right place. This album sets the stage for electronic music in the 90s.
Pleasantly surprised by this album. Was on a long drive home and listened to it the whole way.
I got 2/3 of the way through this album and did not enjoy a single song. 80's music like this just isn't for me. I give it 2 out of 10 personally.
A great record! There is nothing more to say
Good vibes.
Synthesizer heavy music has a bit of a cap for me, but I can acknowledge that Depeche Mode is one of the best of the genre and as a result a lot of their catalogue is solid. At times it feels over long and repetitive, but that is just how the genre comes across to me in general so I think it could be a me thing. First half was solid, but it just trailed off too much for me to enjoy the whole thing. Highlights - World in My Eyes, Personal Jesus, Waiting for Night, Policy of Truth,
Seemed like a pleasant listen but unremarkable outside of Personal Jesus. Didn't blow me away like I thought it would.
Love the sinister synths and dark vocals. I don't know this group other than "Personal Jesus". Overall great beats and arrangements. I actually enjoyed the bonus tracks more than the core album.
Was okay
Had some solid bops. Would listen to again.
Great New Wave. Personal Jesus is such a great song. Enjoy the Silence is a great one too.
Beautiful synthesizers, iconic 80’s sound. I’m not a huge fan of the vocals but the lyrics are evocative.
I love this album, though it does have a few 'less good' tracks; overall, it's a five-star album for me.
Listening to this reminds me of looking at video footage of Richard Nixon. He was a real person, but he looks so much like a rubber mask of himself that it's difficult to take him seriously. I guess this is all fine, but it feels like DEPECHE MODE and all that it entails that I didn't connect with it at all.
This is the genre that I can only describe as wuss rock. Similar to The Cure, Tears for Fears and later Simple Plan. Personal Jesus has appeared in about 100 movies, and the rest of the tracks are pretty okay. I don't hate it; I don't love it.
Depeche Mode is cool. Dave Gahan has a very recognizable voice and singing cadence. This album is the only album I've listened to by them, and they've had 139 albums, so they must be doing something right, but it's just not my favorite. The hit songs are good and have serious staying power, but some of the other tracks are just kind of boring.
3 for me now but giving a 4 because of everything this album inspired that I love.
I think one would really appreciate this in better context of the era. A few great songs, but mostly seems like it'd be interesting having not heard nearly as many of these sounds before, which in 2024, we have.
solid album. catchy songs.
Masterpiece. The truer beginning of an era of music. And the best of the best of synth music.
I love synthpop like this. No bullshit, just big fat synths and some drums pounding away, catchy as hell. The singles are all classics but there isn't even a hint of a weak song on here in totality.
I mean, it's fine. It's not bothersome, but it doesn't really grab me either.
Probably my most overplayed CD through late middle school / high school. Hours on repeat playing Sega channel…great album.
Really enjoyed this, though it did feel like it went on a bit at times. Strong album nonetheless, so close to giving it a 5 but it has skips so I can’t do it Stand out songs: Personal Jesus Enjoy the silence (one of my favourite songs of all time to be fair)
Not for me.
This was really good.
I understand the importance of this album, and loved it when it came out, but listening today left me a bit flat
The pinnacle of new wave evolution
Love it
I kept forgetting it was on in the background while I did other things… Conflicted on a 2 vs 3 but since I tuned a lot of it out…
First impression - I definitely do not listen to music like this usually but I’m open to it! didnt even finish after listening to the first song lol
Is good
I feel like one more foot tapper and I could’ve gone a full five, but there’s just something about the troughs of this album just a little too low. But I mean also at the same time they feel like part of my core identity, like remember that movie inside out where all these emotions are inside of this little girl banging around fucking with her memories and personality? I feel like that’s how my mind works with bands and Depeche Mode is definitely one of those bands.
Really really good. Middle or even high school me would have hated this. So glad I matured.
Meh
More like Depeche Chode
Soms heb je van die albums die klinken als een decennium, maar die niet in dat decennium zijn uitgebracht. Dit is er zo eentje. Ik heb dit album altijd hoog zitten, maar hem daadwerkelijk luisteren doe ik zelden (of in ieder geval al heel lang niet meer). Vandaag was dan het moment om toch even goed te peilen of mijn mentale inschatting van deze plaat wel overeenkomt met mijn actuele beoordeling. Ik heb Depeche Mode altijd een beetje lastig gevonden, het is me af en toe een beetje te pretentieus, en de stem van Gahan balanceert op een koord tussen melancholisch en zeurderig. Maar zoveel elementen spreken me ook wel weer aan, vooral als de productie iets meer inspiratie haalt uit de goth rock/post-punk hoek. De productie op deze plaat is natuurlijk waanzinnig, en de mysterieuze vibe die het weet neer te zetten pakt me wel. 'Halo' is wel echt de poster child van deze stemming, en is een demonstratie van hoe synths, industriële, en goth componenten elkaar kunnen aanvullen. Een perfecte samensmelting van drie uiteenlopende 80s genres. 'Enjoy the Silence' flirt vooral met de synth-pop zijde, wat ook een grote reden is achter zijn succes. Maar ook hier heerst er een sensuele, mysterieuze sfeer die het album bij elkaar houdt. 'Blue Dress' kende ik nog niet zo goed, en was voor mij de verrassing. Deze laat een andere kant van de band zien die ik nog niet zo goed kende. De zang haalt duidelijk inspiratie uit Morrissey's werk, en zorgt voor een interessante wending op het album. Helaas kwam die wending pas één nummer voor het einde, en vond ik het ietwat te veel van het zelfde. Het voelde alsof de band er vrij makkelijk van af kwam door te schuilen achter het fenomenale productiewerk van Flood, waardoor er best wat nummers tussen zaten die een beetje flauw aanvoelden ('World In My Eyes', 'Sweetest Perfection', 'Waiting for the Night'). Het is een sterk album, maar ik had best nog wel wat meer 'left turns' willen horen die even de dromerige laag die over het album hangt doorbraken, zoals 'Personal Jesus' dat heel goed doet. 7/10 Highlights: Personal Jesus Halo Blue Dress
Depeche Mode heeft voor mij altijd een beetje op de grens gezeten tussen hit or miss. Maar ben eruit, het is een hit Violator is qua geluid precies de overgang tussen de new-wave van de jaren 80 en de typische sound van de jaren 90. De hits op het album ken ik al jaren, zijn nooit een favoriet geweest maar blijven goed en worden niet irritant. Ook het nieuwe werk van Depeche Mode verrast me al een aantal keer. Wat de kwaliteit en tijdloosheid van de band aangeeft. Highlights Personal Jesus Halo Waiting for the Night (stapje naar shoegaze)
A truly great and atmospheric record that just falls short of perfection in my eyes. I was actually fairly heartbroken to realize the 3 tracks I didn’t connect with on the record were the Martin Gore performances, seeing as I have such great respect for him as a songwriter. Dave Gahan’s vocals are just such a perfect match on the rest of the album that those songs lacked the pull and power I felt from the rest. Still excellent, highly recommended, it’s a dark emotional masterpiece. Editing to say I relistened, and I think the top tracks are good enough to push me to like a 4.5 that I’ll round up. Enjoy The Silence is an all-time great song in particular. Top tracks: World In My Eyes, Personal Jesus, Halo, Enjoy The Silence, Policy Of Truth, Clean
Dark and broody it all the best ways. Sounds so 80s, but also so modern (early NIN in a lot of ways). Also enjoy the silence is truly one of the best songs ever created
No me llamo mucho la atención, aunque para nada es malo. Hay un par de canciones buenas. Me parece un poco lento.
Oh, yeah. Just inventive, but true to their brand. So easy to listen to again and again. When you get to your seventh album, it's either dialing it in or being experimental. They've somehow managed to be creative, and in a sense, re-inventive. Nothing seems stale or indulgent.
This has seemed to be the last great Depeche Mode album. A bit more mature, dark, brooding, with Enjoy the Silence and Policy of Truth being some of the band's best songs. The rest of the album is strong and enjoyable.
Personal Jesus and Enjoy the Silence were good, everything else was ok
This would be a perfect candidate for a major remix. These songs are awesome, and actually sound really good. But i'd love to hear them mixed HUGE with today's sensibilities. At any rate, love this record and will go back again and again.
Dirge but with some good tunes
This should hit right in my sweet spot of eminently sentimental snappy electronic dance music that is new wave and goth-industrial-adjacent. Of course I remember the cool kids in my high school having DM records and being intrigued with the edgy image and bouncy, compelling dance mind control rays. However, I could never get over how disjointed the tenebrous synth sequences and jarring programmed percussion were alongside David Gahan's serene, placidly operatic voice. From the instrumental aspects I would feel inclined to dial into a more pop-industrial frame of mind, but old Davide Ganglyvoice just barges in and belts his yodelling goat sissy crooning. Cut David's vocals out of this record, an instrumental remix if you will, and I would give this record a 4. To be kind and fair to DM, 'Ultra' got it right - with David singing as if he had just stepped out of being trapped in a clothes tumble dryer on a 60-minute extra searing and bludgeoning cycle. KMFDM had the right idea about giving Depeche Mode some much-needed tough love.
I really enjoyed this one from start to finish. I’m glad I listened with decent headphones. Looking forward to checking out their back catalogue. Highlights: Sweetest Perfection, Personal Jesus, Policy of Truth.
Was not a fan of this band in the 90s and still am mot
Helped to define New Wave. Solid.
one of the best albums ever
Excellent. Loved it!
Es la primera vez que escucho un disco completo de este grupo. Me ha gustando bastante.
This was honestly great, listening to personal Jesus again brought me right back to playing 2K as a kid and the album really picked up as it found its stride. I’ll keep it downloaded for sure
Atmospheric and cool, don't know why I've never heard any of The Cure's music before now. 4.75*
Kann man sich anhören.
It was ok but too new wavy for my liking and a bit too long. I enjoyed the instrumentals.
Monotone, not interesting. Wouldn't keep me awake in a comfortable chair. A fine trait to have, but not what the artists where going for here. I can't appreciate the context of when this was released and how influential it was then. 4/10
All good
Lots of familiar tracks here. Good listening 6/10
Full of good electronic grooves, this album kept me bouncing my head all the way through. The production on this record is definitely high quality, I'm less of a fan of their vocals. Some real bangers - my biggest knock on the record is the length, and I felt like one listen wasn't enough to parse out most of the songs i hadn't heard before from one another. 8/10. Favorite Songs: World In My Eyes, Enjoy the Silence, Kaleid Least Favorite Songs: Sweetest Perfection, Happiest Girl
Moody and sometimes a bit camp at the same time. This album feels special, the hits are there and surprisingly still great, but this had me engaged from opening to end. Fantastic stuff
2nd Depeche Mode album on the list and 2nd 5/5 for them. Words are very unnecessary here.
C lour
ca bangue
Moody, iconic, dark.
сначала хорошо пошло, но быстро устала, готический гламур этот долго не выдержать
This was peak, I really forgot how Depeche Mode sort of broke into this new vibey electronic genre
I like Depeche Mode. The synths are so late 80s, but his voice is great. Solid album, and enjoy the silence is a bonified classic
Brit-Pop goes Synthie - at its best
Ein sehr gutes Album?
Great electrónic vintage sounds. Enjoy the silence is a super track. Love it.
Took a while but then got into the overpowered electro-rock - listened to ‘Waiting for the Night’ whilst waiting at a trains station at night and woo howdy
I got Depeche mode two days in a row. I feel largely the same as music for the masses. I like this but it's still probably just a 3 with this scale. It just isn't music I can see myself putting on. It doesn't really capture a mood I'm ever in.
Great listen and awesome production
Harmi, että loistavat sinkut vievät kaiken huomion - Personal Jesus kantaa a-puolen, Enjoy the silence b-puolen. Toisaalta hyvä rakenne niin, että muu rakentuu noiden ympärille, täydentää. Äänimaailma on miellyttävä, angsti puree muhun. Kaipasin vain lisää mieleenjäävyyttä, en vain tunnelmointia.
Tämä taitaa olla paperilla parempi kuin kokemuksena: konsumeristinen synkkyys on tunnelmana riittämätön kannattelemaan albumia. Ei niin etteikö levyllä olisi hyviä raitoja - myös klassikoiden lisäksi. Jostain syystä en kuitenkaan näe itseäni kuluttamassa niitä kovinkaan usein.
This is a great album, I'd never heard it in its entirety. Depeche Mode is a staple of the 80s, and while I do really enjoy their music... it's not necessarily something I reach for again and again, either.
Nice!
Enjoyed this some fun synth and vocals. Can really see the influence Depeche Mode has had. Enjoyable throughout. 7
Well crafted album. Nice variety in the songs while keeping a consistent ambience. I thought the vocals and music were balanced well and the lyrics were effective. Light 8
Great record and part of the soundtrack to my school life. Love this - obviously have on vinyl!
didn’t hate it, but wasn’t super jazzed by it. wouldn’t mind it if it was playing in a café, but probably won’t turn it on for myself.
Блин, ну это абсолют бэнгер. Каждый трек слушался с кайфом. Дык ещё на этом альбоме personal jesus и enjoy the silence, песни знакомые с детства. думаю, пятёрка
3 great songs, 6 kind of boring nothing songs.
One of the greatest pieces of music recorded
Excellent album from a good group.
There are no words for how overrated Depeche Mode are.
Such a dark brooding classic gem. Great stuff
It's not necessarily a bad album but it is just very mild. There's nothing unique or transformational about it. The repetitive nature is prevalent throughout and even the beat is reproduced. This may be useful background music but too much of it may drive you slightly insane
Great album
No me va demasiado el tecno. Alguna buena canción.
1. 4.1 2. 3.8 3. 3.8 4. 3.9 5. 3.5 6. 4.7 7. 4.2 8. 3 9. 2.8 10. 3 11. 3.4 12. 4.2 13. 4 14. 2.9 15. 2.4
Ngl han zersch nid denkt dasis album sooo guet werd finde aber do hets ja paar gröbersti legende songs druf. Depeche mode isch irgendwie immer so e band gsi woni vo so 2 songs kennt ha aber nie würklich gloset han. Au wenn mich jetzt nid jedes lied vom album us de Socke haut sind songs wie personal Jesus und enjoy the silence eifach soooo schön dasi es 5i muess geh. 4.7/5
Innovativ & abwechsligsriich, hett mi aber ned umghaue…
Uff aafang mega strong, es isch so bitz electronica und plötzlich sicki chords ine. Sweetest perfection bitz mid, so chilleds mit de droge references. Omggg i lieb peronal jesus. Es isch so en bop. Oooh i han vergesse dass enjoy the silence au uf dem album isch. Soo sick. Aso hans gester gloset und gfunde starchs 4i und hüt morge wenni paar songs nomol los isches e 5i. Verstoh aber mega wenn mer dem e 3 git.
ha depeche mode scho zweimol live gseh und trotzdem nie würkli glost. jetz isch ihri chance. World in my Eyes. er singt sehr geil. und de all the islands in the ocean teil isch geil. jäh und de rest vom refrain au. sweetest perfection huere guete text. und s baut huuere geil uuf. gitarre tönt hammer. sweetest perfection sehr sehr geil. ok personal jesus kenni und wa für en song er tönt sooo guet, country imitation mit spitzige reso-synths isch huuuuere geil. boooh de shit slappt. alte de instrumental outro teil isch huuuere geil. Halo geile übergang in refrain. sänger tönt mit de harmonies biiitzli wie de chad kroeger? Waiting for the night. hüüübschi ballade. sehr schön. enjoy the silence absoluti hymne rieeeeese song. sicher so guet wie personal jesus. nomel glost und wafüren baaaaanger isch da. mega langs outro fühli gad au. policy of truth au seehr geil, wonky aber robot mässig findi huuere geil. er singt hammer und d textures sind preemium. hook slappt. Blue Dress isch sehr schön melancholisch und trottet sochli daher, aber gfallt mer. Outro mit vocals suuuper schön. clean. de synthbass isch mega shuffle mässig ohni d drums, findi super. droge time oder de text? de tüf ton isch geil, und die verzrerrzte "sometimes" au. sehr sehr sehr guets album, s isch soo guet gmixt und git en riese mood übere bin sehr nöch amne füfi.
die ganz atmosphäre wo bildet wird findi sehr sehr nice sehr atmosphärisch aber trz rhythmisch zum sich dezue bewege? aberrrr leider sticht für mich kein song ussert enjoy the silence und vlt clean würkli usse vlt es album woni iwenn nomal muss lose aber momentan isches es 3
first tape i ever wore out. millions of listens to this record.
I like Personal Jesus. Others are good but weird for my taste
even though this album has really iconic songs, the rest was not as great.
It's great
I think they were going for "bleak and moody" with this production. Unfortunately, they only managed "sad and empty". I didn't enjoy... well, really anything about this one. The bloopy synths. The dry, emotionless performances. The lack of instrumentation... Just a waste of time.
A little more mellow/low energy than I'm into, but still an interesting album. I could see listening to this at the end of a Friday night, winding down after being out and about.
Modern rock was my jam in high school. I loved Depeche Mode and have introduced my kids to them. The album singles remain really strong. But what would I think if I were listening to this for the first time? I kinda think the middle songs drag a bit. There may be such a thing as too much synth.
Enjoy The Silence and Personal Jesus continue to be amazing songs, but to me they’re the only ones I really loved from this otherwise uneven album. I’d give it 3.5 if I could.
The voice is just too much for more than one song at a time
i found the production to be pretty unappealing. i’m not big into techno/electronic stuff so that didn’t surprise me. the lyrics were really interesting and some were very impressive though.
It's not just the songwriting but the sound design is also exquisite. I've messed around using synthesizers to write music before and could barely scratch the surface. I can only imagine the untold hours spent on this album in production painstakingly perfecting every sound. The sounds chosen throughout the album lend to the brooding nature of the album (the backing vocals run through a synthesizer are my favorite touch, especially on Waiting for the Night). Something in this music just resonates deep in my soul on a level I can't put words to. Stirring, sinister, sensual, provocative, perturbing, primal. Highlights (besides the hits), Sweetest Perfection, Halo, Blue Dress, kind of all of it? Note: I listened to the 2006 remaster with bonus tracks
I haven't listen to much synth pop. The instrumentals where pretty cool. A lot of kind of darker energy. Policy Of Truth was my favorite song off the album. But overall not for me.
Straight electronic angst. Lyrically very dark and creepy with a lot of religious imagery. There were some good mid-song tempo changes, and I do think overall, objectively, it pushes the envelope on a new way of creating music that doesn't rely on traditional instrumentation. There were some interesting outros and instrumental tracks, but lyrically felt a little over the top with trying to be dark, mysterious, emo.
The Depeche mode album our quiz team has been waiting for
Not a lover of Depeche Mode but I am happily surprised from this album.
Wave, synth, industrial, wide range of styles, electro, dark, well mixed - not my pair of shoes
Did not commit suicide after listening.
I wore out the compact disc already
not my favorite
Not my thing
Highly un-enjoyable.
Violator was such a surprise when it was released and it is still an exceptional album these many years later. Gahan’s lyrics, shot through with his addiction and fascination with heroin, are suggestive and grimy, set amidst synths and dance beats that have been dragged into back alleys where addicts are slumped against damp, graffiti’d brick walls. But there they spring blooms in shafts of sunlight, truly lying in the gutter but looking at the stars. “Policy of Truth” is a marvel. “Personal Jesus” is wry and threatening. And “Enjoy the Silence” blends romanticism and the confessional. Flood’s production is daring and orchestral, making the band’s electronica speak to the heart and groin. There are some low points in the album but they are transcended by the huge heights of its epic wonders.
Obra maestra y lo que me metió de cabeza en Depeche para los restos. 5/5.
Klasse, zumindest die erste Hälfte.
I didn’t mind it at first but at a certain point it felt like one song that never changed. Not really my style. Very 80s.
I thought there was going to be just the one song I knew by them; half the album were hits that I love when I'm in the right mood. The other half were great songs I'd never heard before.
What a phenomenal album. Loved it. Personal Jesus was my favorite song but there were many great songs. The lyrics were pretty good, not amazing, but good. One of my favorite albums from this project. Love the dark and almost moody mood of the whole album
Yeah I've listen to this one a ton.. Electronic, goth and pop all perfectly mixed into this moody package, I love this album.
Personal Jesus is a fantastic tune. Plus it makes me think of the SubGenius concept of a Short Duration Personal Savior. (https://www.subgenius.com/bigfist/goods/shordurpersavs/X0012_ShorDurPerSav_Lesson.html) Also, the rest of the record has some really good songs that brought me around on Depeche Mode.
Some good dark and synthy songs on this. Again I knew more songs then i was expecting. Quality listen.
Really good album. Dark and moody but a lot of fun to listen to.
That sucks soooo bad.
Alright. Sound like a friend of mines band.
This was Depeche Mode's first top-10 album but even so, they were popular enough and I find it a hell of a bold choice to end this album with 5 straight instrumental tracks. I can't imagine a popular band doing so these days for almost an entire half of an album. The album overall is a little too lacking in dynamics for me. DM knows their sound and they stay safe within those confides. They are however, REALLY, REALLY good at working with that sound that has gained them the notoriety over the years. Favorite Song: "Personal Jesus" (honorable mention: "Memphisto") Favorite Moment: The intros and outros of "Waiting for the Night"
Spectacular album. Lyrical themes of guilt, desire and repression are held in place by disciplined synth arrangements to create dance music you don’t want to dance to and pop music that delves to unpopular and unpleasant places. All delivered by Dave Gahans sombre, almost operatic vocals. Recommended.
shit slaps 4 or 5
Some of the synthy stuff here are quite dark, especially towards the end. Dark and a bit boring. But, any record with Personal Jesus and Enjoy the Silence is strong enough to be considerered good.
2 albums in a row I know back to front and inside out but this one is an instant perfect score. Have always loved this album, it's another one from delivering papers on cold dark mornings, this the perfect soundtrack to keep me moving while suiting that atmosphere. From the very first note. Despite having heard the singles to death I still enjoy hearing them, but it's the album tracks, so many absolutely five star songs. Basically all of them. I always tend to prefer the Martin Gore lead songs somehow but Dave is also great. The stark difference in tone between the two vocals has always added extra variety to the band's sound. Favourites are probably Halo, Waiting for the Night and World in my Eyes. Obviously also Enjoy the Silence.
Probably would have had more appreciation for it if I were on drugs.
Två bangers som lyfter albumet, resten var sådär. Policy of truth var ändå ok! 4
Är de samma låt allihopa? Slutade lyssna på spår 11.
nice nice
Låt oss hylla Markus Vall, En atlet och tänkare av gudomlig rang.
Klurig, svag 4:a eller stark 3:a... Påverkad av nostalgi så får det bli en svag 4:a.
Considering I gave all three Pet Shop Boys albums 5 stars on this project, my vote for Depeche Mode is no surprise. Violator is similar to Pet Shop Boys--and Pet Shop Boys say this album in particular inspired their Behaviour album! Depeche has more of a darker, high-strung tone; PSB is typically smoother and lighter. But the two bands certainly love their synth! The vibes are EVERYTHING. I'm absolutely obsessed. the vocals are perfect for Depeche mode's genre; they don't overwhelm the music and they add just enough that you're left wanting more. That allows Depeche Mode to come across as just slightly spooky and sinister. You never know what to expect! And the album flows so beautifully, which is definitely assisted by the conforming tone. I have nothing bad to say about this album, but I also don't want to go onto the next one.
Violator is such a fascinating album. On one hand, it stands as one of the best composed and most memorable examples of new wave music. On the other hand, this album completely defies the new wave genre and makes it so much more. At the turning point from the 80s into the 90s, this album manages to also accomplish the feat of being an incredible dark wave, goth, alt rock, and industrial album. Depeche Mode was at the forefront of that transition period with this deliciously edgy, dark album. Even today, there isn't another electronic album quite like Violator. The production on this album is also incredibly crisp. There are a lot of electronic elements at play, and they're all incredibly well mixed and yet distinguishable and audible. The depth here is truly impressive. I would also be remiss if I didn't mention how outstanding Martin Gore's vocals are on this album. The perfect mix of genres that Violator achieved is also the perfect intersection for Gore's vocals. Dark wave, new wave, goth, industrial, alternative...it matters not; his voice is primed for it all, and it really shows on this album. This album just combines so many of the things I enjoy musically, and I can't not give it a 5.
A bit of a slow burner. First listen was a bit bland, but the more I listened, the more I got out of it.
Great. Better than I thought it would be
This album bizarrely passed me by despite being an 80s kid into The Cure, a-Ha, Erasure. I caught up with it only in '23 after acquiring a bunch of free DM vinyl, and became one of my most listened to albums that year. It's nuts that I was far more familiar with Tori Amos' Enjoy The Silence than DMs. It's a brilliant record, that still sounds completely fresh and exciting.
If the album had simply been Personal Jesus on repeat for 43 mins, I might have been tempted to give it 4 stars, but the rest of the songs are too repetitive and too long to earn anything above a 2 from me.
The 80s have just never really done it for me.
Enjoy the Silence is an alright tune, which is apt considering I'd find more enjoyment in 47-minutes of silence than listening to this album again.
Liked personal jesus and enjoy the silence, which probably saved this from being a one, the rest were not great.
Absolutely hated Sweetest Perfection, there was a dissonance there that just didn’t work at all for me. Personal Jesus and Enjoy the Silence are both bangers but the rest was just a bit meh for me
Why didn't I listen to them in 1990? Sounds so 90s but on the interesting end.
I'm a certified Muso, but have never gotten it. Repetitive and one (maybe two) dimensional. Even at the time, there was more interesting stuff happening.
A favorite. Liked every song.
yess boii
Not bad, not good. Mozda mi je sam Depeche malo dosadan.
Great
Not for me.
Never was a big fan but bought it on vinyl and do enjoy it.
took a day's break to ensure i could fully appreciate this album as i was feeling a bit burnt out. great synth pop vibes and a pretty consistent album, fun to hear the the massively popular singles nestled amongst the other songs. favourite song was policy of truth because i'm a basic bitch
3.4/5
Meh album, not the biggest 80s fan Top tracks: Personal Jesu
Masterpiece
Strong 4+ 💪 🔨
Puf, qué rollo. Menos la canción conocida.
Violator by Depeche Mode is a compelling album that seamlessly blends sleazy and saucy elements, creating a dark and moody atmosphere. The album's clean and sparse moments enhance its appeal While sonically outstanding, the intensity of the themes makes it more enjoyable in bite-sized intervals. It's worth noting that no Depeche Mode = no Nine Inch Nails = heartbreak for Karen. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 5 STAND OUT TRACK - Enjoy the Silence
dark and brooding, but also quite energetic and at times frenetic... percussion (or highly rhythmic instrumental lines) and vocals at the forefront... highlights = halo, enjoy the silence, policy of truth, blue dress (a nice chill track),
Not bad -- liked Policy of Truth the best.
One of the greatest albums of all time.
Pari hyvää biisiä
A good album. Dark vibes and lots of strong melodies throughout. I could listen to this again.
One of the best ever!!!
Lots of sex, drugs, relationships, and world commentary. This darker synth-pop always feel more about the sound and vibe more so than the lyrics a lot of time. Through songs like blue dress, personal jesus, and even enjoy the silence we explore a range of romance to pure lust. Other songs like policy of truth hit on general guilt and do seem to be more focused on how the music makes you feel rather than sending a message. Clean just hits you with the darkest end you could've hoped for on an album titled violator.
Very chill.
Good hits. Lots of instrumentals.
This album rules, it’s so moody and atmospheric, like the Cure but with an edge to it. Still sad, but more biting.
VERY 80s,which is funny as the album came out in 1990. Enjoyable album, although several songs felt like they were building to something that never came.
World in My Eyes - 8.5/10 Sweetest Perfection - 8/10 Personal Jesus - 9/10 Halo - 8/10 Waiting for the Night - 8/10 Enjoy the Silence - 10/10 Policy of Truth - 7.5/10 Blue Dress - 8/10 Clean - 7.5/10 TOTAL - 74.5/90
3.9 - I liked this the more I listened. I feel like parts were very Tim Burton esque or which ever came first. When it's good, it's really cool.