Violator

Heb m al eerder moeten luisteren en waarderen. Toen een 5, nu een 4

Oh fuck yeah man. I love this album so much! Takes me back to when I first met Rob, Fred, David. DM is so bad ass. This is def a 5 star album.

Fantastic!

Violator is synth-pop at its finest. This is Depeche Mode at the top of their game, with so many strong tracks that are ridiculously catchy while still having that distinct, polished Depeche Mode sound. It also feels like a fitting farewell to the ’80s while opening the door to a new decade. There’s something about the production that still feels sleek and modern even though the album came out in 1990. There are just so many iconic tracks here, and when the album hits, it really hits. I’m giving it four stars because there are a few songs that feel more like filler and don’t quite reach the same heights as the bigger tracks. Even then, though, there are still plenty of good melodies, synth textures, and little bursts of noise that keep things interesting, even when the songs themselves aren’t as memorable as the singles. Overall, I really enjoyed this one, and I’m honestly surprised I didn’t listen to Violator sooner. It’s one of those albums where I already knew some of the songs, but hearing everything together makes it pretty obvious why this era of Depeche Mode is so highly regarded. 4/5

Great collection of songs that holds up.

I like the beat

There’s a real thrill of recognition when the hits come up when I listen to this. I like that because the rest of the album doesn’t disappoint, it all exists in one space stylistically and in terms of quality, I just don’t know it all yet.

Sexy

if you like edgy vibes, this album is fire. the vocals are incredible. depeche mode is truly something else, although it's not my cup of tea. not for me, but it is worth recommendating.

OK, so this was in heavy rotation for me in the ‘90s. Good driving music, good party music, great in the headphones. “World in my Eyes” opens it. All techno, no instruments, yet like Yak and Haircut 100 very human, unnatural in a manmade way that still has soul and spirit. Dave Graham’s vocals make this possible, but Martin Gore learned from Vince Clarke. Graham isn’t Alison Moyet, but he gives the human touch to Gore’s synthetic sound. There’s no Stephen Morris to provide drumming, just drum machine. “Sweetest Perfection” is beautiful and followed by the sarcasm of “Personal Jesus” makes this more than just sound effects. Love the Johnny Cash cover of it. “Halo” in reverse.

Have listened to DM since they emerged. Like another reviewer really only singles. Started listening to this and thought this is a bit moody for me. By the end this is fecking brillant. Loved Blue Dress and Policy of Truth and easy 5.

World in my eyes - 3 Sweetest perfection - 3 Personal jesus - 5 Halo - 3 Waiting for the night - 3 Enjoy the silence - 5 Policy of truth - 5 Blue dress - 3 Clean - 3

Dark synths and really catchy songs. Great production. Very much my thing.

This album felt so big and rich and important when it came out. It’s still really good for alternative electronic synth music, but not sure it’s quite as important as I thought it was when I first heard it in 1990. I saw this pop up in my project and got excited to revisit it. A few really good highlights like “Personal Jesus” and “Enjoy the Silence” & “Waiting for the Night” still stand out. An excellent record overall if not quite as perfect as if remembered.

First time ever hearing this, I knew “Personal Jesus” and “Enjoy The Silence” but was blown away by “Waiting for the Night” and “Clean”.

World in My Eyes - 4.5/5 Sweetest Perfection - 4/5 Personal Jesus - 4.5/5 Halo - 5/5 Waiting for the Night - 4/5 Enjoy the Silence - 5/5 Policy of Truth - 5/5 Blue Dress - 4/5 Clean - 4/5 Depeche Mode continued on where they left off on their last album by decide to merge their pre-existing 4-on-the-floor beats with a pessimistic approach to the lyricism. That result is Violator. It's the musical equivalent of something beautiful standing dramatically in a dimly-lit room with no other lights except those shining on it. This portrays angst in a similar way grunge had a few years later, but this time masquerading it in catchy synthpop that makes you not even think twice about what's being said. Overall: 5/5 Favorites: Halo, Enjoy the Silence, Policy of Truth

by 1990 New Order's been around for a decade and I'm tempted to round down for a less significant band. I guess I like New Order-y stuff enough to go up to 3 stars for the ones with cool guitar parts.

Very sick to me, if a little late to the sounding-sick-in-this-way party. I find Personal Jesus kind of annoying but I think that’s Johnny Cash and Rick Rubin’s fault more than Depeche Mode’s fault.

Depeche Mode is a band where my initial reaction is: "Great, bring it on." That’s the case this time, too.

Just enjoy the silence

A masterful collection of songs ambient electro pop with sophisticated arrangement. Very nice and relaxing.

I did enjoy this, it’s easy to get into and it’s produced wonderfully. This style of music always feels a little drab to me and not necessarily something I would reach for, but I can appreciate it and should put it in the rotation for more listens.

Really fun. The hits alone make this a 4, but the rest is good too.

It's quite densely packed with sounds, but I don't think it's ever overwhelming which is nice. Enjoyable listen.

I liked this more than I thought I would. Didn’t feel as long as I thought it would. A couple of bangers

Personal Jesus had an influence on black skinhead 100%

Enjoy the silence is goated but the rest is underwhelming

Not even a Depeche Mode fan and this is a great release. Moody, dark and smooth as silk. The add on 7 inch and other mixes are glorious and have won me over completely.

On the inside, aren’t we all just a little bit emo?

11/09/2026 A very good album for the time. Spotify listeners: 20.4 million

Cool

A classic that is a bit more chill than I usually like, but can’t deny the vibes.

iconique

9.4

only good for its hits

it didn't blow my mind but it was good

EL PUTO MEJOR ÁLBUM DEL MUNDO CERO SKIPS, PERFECTO DE INICIO A FIN ALL I EVER WANTED ALL I EVER NEEDED IS HERE IN MY ARMS

I enjoyed this so much less than I thought I would ... There are moments I really enjoyed, I liked the ambiance, but my overwhelming feeling once I was done listening was.... underwhelmed... Maybe will revisit and see if it vibes on a different day.

The album was... interesting? Certainly felt different, but I wouldn't say I necessarily enjoyed it. It was fine? Middle of the road, not bad, but not something I got into.

Great album with iconic songs. Good production.

Genial synth pop

I’ve spent some time trying to “get” this album but I don’t think it’s going to happen sadly. It’s well-done, but too cold, removed, and technical for me to really invest in.

One of my Top 10 "Deserted Island" Records of all time.

Did you ever have a cold, gloomy band that cut an arty silhouette with a sonic signature that now sounds dated but that you can't help to still have an affection for? I know I do. And, maybe for you, there's a name, song or album that came to mind when I asked the question. Despite the craft on display here, it's not Depeche Mode for me either. Violator has some of the most well-received singles of their career — a few of them are even among my Depeche Mode favorites. And still this album suffers similarly to many of their other records: jagged highs of perfectly distilled sentiment exploring the pain of being in the world atop sculpted found-sound and industrial-acoustic instrumentation (yes!) but ultimately burdened by the addition of tracks blatantly expressing their self-pitying, pretentious emotion over soon-to-be dated gimmicky electronic textures mired in repetitive/plodding synth compositions (no!). Violator has enough of the stunning highs for me to enjoy the album when it's on. But overall, they've dodged perfection again.

I love this album. It's interesting, it has a distinct sound that stands a little apart. And it had more storytelling that I recalled.

8/10. probably objectively worse than the Marvin Gay album but i love techno and this album could serve as a greatest hits for depeche mode

Great album. The second half was my absolute favorite and reminded me so much of what I loved about Music For The Masses, which was my first ever Depeche Mode album on here and an instant 5 stars for me. The first half, especially World In My Eyes, gave me very strong Kraftwerk vibes, which I know is a strong influence for them. The Man-Machine by Kraftwerk was also an instant 5 star album for me and I could hear almost identical beats from it. It kind of threw me off a little and the album didn’t really hit for me until Personal Jesus and after. I’d be very very surprised if any Depeche Mode, hell—any synthpop album—would get less than a 4 from me. Inject this genre of music into my veins. Favorites (aside from Personal Jesus & Enjoy The Silence): Waiting for the Night (STUNNING song) Blue Dress (this is my #1 from the whole album—so haunting and dark!) Clean (if the whole album was like this and Blue Dress, it would’ve been an instant 5 star album for me!)

Nice. Not immediately amazing though

I really enjoyed this one and I’m not the biggest electronic music guy. This felt like actual songs with lyrics and not just a collection of beep and boops to a drum beat. Good songwriting front to back and even some stellar guitar sections. 4/5

Another 80s band which I knew very little about but who I thoroughly enjoyed. Love the full, atmospheric sound and 80s vibe. I will listen to this again.

I may be inclined to be more generous to synthpop from the beginning, but I really do think the songs on Violator continue to satisfy time after time. It seems Depeche Mode has taken the song title “Mystical Magical” and made a full album that can be described as such… multiple years before that song was even a thing and titled as such. A bit dark, a bit atmospheric, a bit good (at the least), and still has pop appeal. The songwriting and the deliberate, artistic use of synths to go with said songwriting is all over this. Both In headphones and through regular speakers is this an experience. This is still mixed/produced well it seems, even for modern times, but I am no expert. I have to go with what seems to be majority opinion again.

Great album. Encapsulates this genre (subgenre?) perfectly. Synthy!

I was a bit disappointed with the other Depeche Mode album on the list but Violator was much more enjoyable for me. Several of the big singles are on it and the rest of the tracks are pretty good as well. For me, it felt like Depeche Mode at their peak. I still don't think it was quite enough for me to a give a full five, but I might be wrong. One to revisit I think.

Banger after banger after banger, especially the instrumental tracks. Not that the singing is bad, but the best parts of the album are the sounds, and the singing gets in the way at times. Although "Enjoy the Silence" is also phenomenal.

Va greit. Litt kjedelige sangar men rate dt 5/10

That’s a classic! Love it

omg 1990????!!! thats insane. Imagine creating enjoy the silence in 1990???!!?! Honestly, not reallllyyyy my thing, BUT wow it goes hard

reach out and touch faith Peter

Depeche Mode was verboten in my household growing up - Dad Rock only Dad would always quip “no instruments were harmed in the making of this song” whenever anything vaguely electronic played on the radio. So he was very upset when I got into NIN and started working my way backwards into synth pop proper! But this album is great! Would be a 5 but the vampire castle instrumentals at the end are a little lacking. But still, enjoy the silence into policy of truth is an all timer one-two punch

Did not enjoy this as much as Music for the Masses but the hits - which didn't really hit for me at the time - hit now

A couple of standout tracks but doesn’t do much for me in between. RYM: Y (#116) Saved a song: N

This album slaps. Enjoy the Silence and Personal Jesus are bangers, but the rest of the album is still well worth listening to. Great production. Clean vocals. Solid all around.

Gothic electropop isn't really my thing, but this seems to be a well-executed example of the genre. Production is tight, synth sounds are good, lyrics are appropriately dark and mournful.

I made soup to this and it made my cooking so much more intense

favs: personal jesus halo enjoy the silence policy of truth blue dress rating 2.7/5

Reach out and touch me. i didn't love the album but the lyrics 'your own personal jesus' require a 4

Gloom rock for the confident, sexy kids (i.e. not me)

5 star banger

I absolutely adore this album. Not only is this undeniably Depeche Mode's best album, but it may be one of my favorite albums of all time. The synth pop sound that had been progressively getting darker over each album culminates here, but its also very clean, and beautiful as well. Every song is damn good, from "World In My Eyes" all the way through to "Clean", with some amazing songs like "Enjoy The Silence" to quiet numbers like "Waiting For The Night". No doubt a 5.

Funky electronic, retro

Depeche Mode’s Violator stands as a definitive blueprint for synth-pop perfection, boasting masterclass pacing that seamlessly bridges dancefloor urgency with haunting atmospheric depth. The album hooks you instantly with the peppy, groovy melody of "World in My Eyes" and the tight beat of "Sweetest Perfection," paving the way for the bluesy swagger and epic finale of the classic "Personal Jesus." The album's stellar production shines brightest on the intricately layered textures of "Halo," while the slower-paced "Waiting for the Night" provides a mesmerizing ambient breather. The energy reignites with "Enjoy the Silence," pairing a dancy, infectious rhythm with a gorgeous atmospheric finish that flows smoothly into the sleek confidence of "Policy of Truth." Even quieter, steady closers like "Blue Dress" and "Clean" hold their own to ground the tracklist, completing an impeccably sequenced masterpiece that remains a gold standard for the genre.

Personal Jesus is a pretty good song as I'm hearing it as an adult. If I would have been 16 or 26 when this came out and not 6 I probably would have really been into Depeche Mode.

It's funny that I just listened to a XTC album cause there's a number of bands that I group together in my head and XTC and Depeche Mode are two of them. I know now that they're nothing alike, but I still get them confused. Duran Duran's another one. And INXS. I'm probably sounding like a real moron confessing this, but whatever. You don't know me. What does it matter? Anyways, unlike XTC, I actually like this.

Buen disco, varios temas clásicos con el sonido característico de Depeche Mode.

I have their greatest hits album in my library, so it was always going to be a 5.

:)

1) World In My Eyes 2) Enjoy The Silence 3) Personal Jesus Least Favourite: Blue Dress

Earlier Depeche Mode albums had the problem of inconsistency - alongside stompers like "Get The Balance Right!" and "Never Let Me Down Again" would be a clutch of forgettable tracks. *Violator* is blandly consistent all the way through, a series of competent, by-the-numbers DM tracks that seem coldly calculated for maximum chart impact. (Singer Dave Gahan sounds bored repeating the hooks ad nauseum.) The flat production doesn't help either, robbing the songs of what little energy they do have.

Such an awesome listening experience from front to start. Just a unique sound that works so well in every song. Favorite songs: Enjoy the Silence, Blue Dress, Sweetest Perfection

Fantastic album, listened to it many many times. I've never connected with any of their other albums in the same way unfortunately. This one is a perfect mix of synth pop and the darkness of grunge that was emerging around the same time; the end of one era and the start of another. Fitting that it was released the same year I was born!

4,5 stars

Sweetest Perfection is the owner of the most ironic title in history, it lets the album down from being a 5

Great album!

I've enjoyed this but haven't much to say about this except that maybe I didn't expect to enjoy it? Still not something I would seek again I don't think but also fine?

I wish I cared more about this

I’d probably need to revisit this multiple times to truly appreciate it, but off the bat I like the very specific mood it curates.

Best Depeche Mode album. Perfect album front to back. Great production, great mood, thought provoking album. Im not that of a die hard Depeche mode fan in general but this album is a classic.

Yes I enjoyed this one and will definitely be giving it another listen.

depeche. vocals. chill.

The album offers a bunch of excellently styled compositions that make you feel like amid space travelling, ultimately showing off their calling card music. World In My Eyes and Personal Jesus, the most prominent highlights, are even more convincing than the hit song Enjoy the Silence that I knew well before this listen. Apart from these three tracks, however, there are some decent intrumental achievements but neither that part nor Gahan's performance (which plays a huge role in the said best tracks) are that good elsewhere on the album. The slower tracks do not impress really, so this is a mid-tier record with a small number of exceptional tracks and overall worse quality, hence a C.

Yep. Definitely a milestone in music.

"Personal Jesus" is one of those songs that will pop into my head uninvited from time to time — often with revised lyrics ("your own personal chainsaw" is one variation).

Holy moly, what an album. I was jamming throughout the entire listen. I also got some strong cyberpunk vibes in the first half. 10/10, Will add Enjoy the Silence to my playlist.

bro these guys just sound like tryhards to me guh I recognize Enjoy the Silence cool they're unc fr fr no kyap

This album did some cool stuff, but it wasn't really for me. I didn't dislike my time listening to it, and I'm glad I did, but by the end I was essentially waiting for it to be over. This sound just isn't my style, but I know that's a personal preference. It is fun however to come across the band's biggest song and go, "Oh, that's who sings that song and this is the album it comes from. Neat."

Eh.

Personal Jesus, enjoy the silence, policing truth, album is stacked even though it is 80s … 3.4

Was having a harder timer getting into this than Music For The Masses for some reason, but it eventually grew on me. Especially once we hit the singles. “Enjoy The Silence” is a fantastic song. “Policy of Truth” is also excellent. Both surprisingly late in the album! Great album, and quite possibly the most recognizable sound in music. Loved the production and backing orchestrals too. 8/10 Most Excellent

Enjoy the Silence unless you'd banger is playing

For a while this was my favourite album of all time. Perfectly blends catchy melodies with an eerie darkwave vibe. Only meh track is that weird interlude after Enjoy the Silence. But either way… amazing album.

Enjoyed the hits, but I don’t hold this album in as high esteem as others

I got Music for the Masses earlier on this list and absolutely fell in love with it. In the meantime I’ve been going through their other albums surrounding MftM, including this one, and while none of them are quite as good as it was, they’re still great all the same. It’s also quite surprising how good of a song Enjoy the Silence still is, despite being such a huge, overplayed hit. Personal Jesus I’m a bit less fond of though. Policy of Truth is my absolute favourite song on the album though. I was going to give it four stars, simply because I think it’s not as good as MftM, but what the hell, I play this regularly now and will pick up a copy evemtually too, so let’s just go for five stars for this as well.

Cool 80's synth pop rock hybrid album, has 3 great songs, a couple really good tracks and a few clunkers. It is very moody and electronic but doesn't lose its soul. I like the production and in the right setting this would be a cool album to throw on.

The fact that I’m kinda disappointed and still love it says something.

Good album in the way that it was cohesive, but it felt a little too serious for me.

Love their sound.

I got this one

Really pleased that this is on the list - great album.

Never been a huge DM fan - it's a bit too 80s for me.

Interesting album, I've never really listened to something like this in full. Fuck me Enjoy the silence into Policy of truth is a killer b2b Clean is kinda peak - overall second half kinda carries for me Honest feelings 3.8/5

Synth pop classics

Never listened. Interesting vibe. The singles that I knew stood out.

Maso

Some really great tunes surrounded by some filler tunes. 3.5/5.

Cool stuff both part of ahead of its time.

This I enjoyed. A good 3.5.

3.5

Just sounds a bit too 80s for my liking

Undeniable classic

Really enjoyed this. Heard a few tracks off this album beforehand. I really like their sound overall and definitely am interested in diving more into their catalogue. 3.5/5.

I usually hate synth-pop, so the fact that I enjoyed almost this entire album says a lot. Violator has a much darker, more sinister sound than most of the synth-heavy stuff that normally drives me crazy. “World in My Eyes” is a solid opener, and “Halo” actually sounds pretty heavy in places. “Dangerous” was another good one, but really most of these songs are. The atmosphere is probably what won me over. The instrumentals at the end sound like they could’ve inspired some of the scores to American Horror Story. Everything has this creepy, slightly sexual undertone to it, and the synthesizers are being used to make the music sound unsettling instead of like an aerobics video. And of course “Personal Jesus” is a classic. That riff alone sounds completely different from what I normally associate with synth-pop. I’m still not coming around on the genre as a whole, but apparently if you make it dark and sinister enough, you can get me on board because I enjoyed Music For The Masses when I got it a while back too. Favorite song: “Personal Jesus”

Fuck yeah. I've always known Depeche Mode's songs but this album entered the pantheon for me. Personal Jesus is so iconic.

Disco icônico do post-punk. Melodias sensacionais. Celest Phoenixcall.

really fun listen, some major tunes in there, tho is it bad to say i enjoyed music for the masses better ?

Çok keyifli bir deneyimdi, tabii ki bir albümü yorumlamak için 1 kere dinlemek yetmez, o yüzden ilk bakış yorumlamamı yapacağım. Albüm tamamen no skip kusursuz diyebileceğim bir iş. Oldukça şiirsel, oldukça hoş. Hayatımda ilk defa synthpop işi dinledim ve aşık oldum, enstrüman kullanımı ve elektronik müzik birleşince ortaya inanılmaz melodiler ve inanılmaz hisler ortaya çıkmış. Onun dışında vokal kullanımı da bu eşsiz melodilere çok güzel uyuyor. Lirikler ise çok güzel o dediğim şiirselliği koruyacak bir biçimde. Parçalar bir hikayeyi anlatmaktan ziyade yaşanan duygu durumlarını anlatıyor. Örn. Policy of Truth'un doğruyu söylemenin dürüst olmanın insana yaşattığı bedelleri. Enjoy the Silence kelimelerin ağırlığından yorulmuş artık sadece hislerle yaşama isteğini vs. vs. Bütün şarkılara bayıldım ama favorim kesinlikle Enjoy the Silence oldu. Bana göre albümün hem müzikal zirvesi, hem lirikal zirvesi. Bu yazıyı yazdığımda yaşadığım duygu durumunun özeti. Özellikle son 2 dakikadaki vokallerin kesilip yerini kısa bir sessizliğe yani müziğin hislerine bırakması da çok manidar bir kapanış. Yeniden dinleyip yorumlarımı yapacağım ama şimdilik ilk dinleme yorumlarım bunlar.

666

Very 80s and synthy - pretty good but just misses out on a 4 - 3.8/5

Would love more soundscape passages like at the end of Enjoy The Silence, but maybe I'll find these on other Depeche Mode albums

I really enjoyed Clean and Enjoy the Silence, but I felt like most other songs, especially the vocal themes throughout, followed a similar formula. It felt very same-y by the end of the listen. I felt the production value was above average though.

Why cant every british album be this good?

Love this! Their music seems timeless and Dave's voice has emotion and oomph.

Second album après ‘Music for the mases’ que j’avais peu apprécié (noté 2/5 - trop de morceaux quelconques). Ce second album me paraît plus intéressant, en particulier le hit ‘enjoy the silence’ que j’avais déjà entendu et que j’apprécie beaucoup. Album à réécouter. =>3/5

Not as bad as I expected - totally pop music.

All time classic and influential beast

hay que decir que este disco es una maravilla.

Depeche Mode is one of my top 5 favorite bands of all time. I've listened to this album many, many times. This is the DM album that really put them over the top from a commercial success standpoint. It has massive hits on it (I don't think DM thought that people would still be dancing to "Personal Jesus" at wedding receptions in 2026), but the real beauty of this album is in some of the other songs that weren't hits. This is the album where DM started moving away from some of their more synth heavy alt-pop stuff, to more guitar heavy dark and more rock-based stuff. DM will always be a pop band and be more known for their dance music, but this album really moved more toward a darker side. While this album isn't my personal favorite DM album - mostly because I think the big hits were overplayed - the production and the non-hit tracks make this an amazing album. And, "Policy of Truth" is probably one of my favorite DM songs. Having this one pop up today made my day!

I love when I listen to an album I’m expecting to be okay at best, and it turns out to be incredible. The best album I’ve heard since like… June probably. I’m very happy about this.

I like how futuristic and sinister it sounds. A bit like Pink Floyd at times. Some of it bored me, but overall an okay listen.

Still disappointed in myself for leaving their set at Isle of Wight in 2018 because I was too naive to appreciate how good they are.

Great

I didn't realize I liked Depeche Mode but this was a surprisingly approachable album. It's dark, moody, pop-y at times and a genuinely great listen. Although it's not an album I would put on anytime, it's great for a specific vibe in a specific time/place.

Yeah no

Listened

As a general proposition, I don't change the station when Depeche Mode comes on. "Personal Jesus" is a great song. Some of the others are enjoyable, but this is too much of the same. Great cover.

Absolute masterpiece

I can't put my finger on what changed, but this is the album where they lost me. I'd been quite a fan throughout the 80s, but this one just didn't click. Listening now, it sounds like a washed-out version of their earlier stuff. It passed me by then and it passed me by just now. A Broken Frame, Construction Time Again, and Some Great Reward remain my go-to Depeche records.

Now I like a lot of down and not very cheerful music, but for some reason I find Depeche Mode utterly dispiriting. With the possible exception of "Enjoy the Silence" they seem bereft of melody and so joyless, without the draw of wallowing in that. Violator seems to exemplify this.

Meh

Not to sound like the adding Gen Xer that I am, but family if this one don't bring me back. Enjoy The Silence was the first song to associate with a girl. Dances, the club, all of it. It's all wrapped up in this one.

I remember when Violator came out in 1990 while I was stationed in the San Francisco Bay Area during my Navy days. Everyone at my favorite record store seemed excited about it, but I was more into hair metal and R&B at the time, so I never listened to the full album. Thirty-six years later, I'm glad I finally did. I'd always liked "Personal Jesus" and "Enjoy the Silence," but I really enjoyed discovering "World in My Eyes," "Sweetest Perfection," "Halo," and "Policy of Truth." The production is excellent, and every song feels thoughtfully crafted. There aren't any weak tracks, and the album maintains a remarkably consistent quality from beginning to end. I was never bored, but I also never had that moment where I thought, "Wow, this is incredible." It's a very solid album that I can appreciate more now than I probably would have back in 1990. While it didn't completely win me over, I understand why so many people consider it Depeche Mode's masterpiece.

RATING: 9.5/10 HIGHLIGHT: Policy of Truth LOWLIGHT: World in My Eyes

Decent album. Not the most exciting for me, but some absolute classic songs. Enjoyed it though.

this was actually pretty dope. but different.

This album is a great listen, especially for the mode I am in today. It has so much that I love in other albums and artists. I like electronic and poppy instrumentals under a sad, poetic, plaintive vocal. I like weird like samples in the background. This album feels connected to the Talking Heads on one side and Sufjan Stevens on the other. This is the type of album that has lots of depth available for future lists to continue to deepen the meaning and my relationship to the work. I figure myself putting a thumbs up on every new track as it comes through. I have had exposure before to "Personal Jesus" and "Enjoy the Silence" but the rest of this album blew me away. The only exposure knowledge I had to Depreche Mode as an artist is the podcast name "Depresh Mode" that clearly riffs on the band name. I am about to listen on repeat for the rest of the day.

Pretty good album. Ended up listening to the deluxe version by accident which had songs I didn't really like. It's good artistically but not really my vibe?

Enjoyed. 3.3

I enjoyed this more than I expected. 2.75

I forgot how much I loved this album!

very mid

S'einzige album woni kenn wo en 80s und en 90s hit druf hed. unabhängig vom release datum personal jesus isch en full on 80s hit während enjoy the silence als song de offizielli übergang vo de 80s id 90s markiert depeche mode isch wie nine inch nails für d'mall

Verkligen inte min grej. Avant garde, elektroniskt. Plasthattar och sminkade ansikten känsla. Försöker låta som framtidsmusik.

This is very much of its era and holding up fairly well but nothing to write home about.

Depeche Mode isn’t a band I listen to all that often, but I’m very familiar with and like their big hits. And this album is packed with them. While it’s not something I really click with on a personal level, I can’t deny its greatness.

This album is definitely back-loaded with bangers, but by no means that does mean the first half is “bad”. Not exactly my cup of tea either, but still a solid listen especially for someone whose biggest exposure to electronic is Daft Punk.

Hat natürlich ein paar sehr bekannte Lieder. Aber irgendwie ist es mir zu monoton an manchen Stellen. Sonst ganz gut

Von vorne bis hinten genial

Vibes

A bit depressing but there were definitely some gems.

Bra album, innehåller två superklassiker samt två spår till som jag känner igen och som var väldigt bra. Betyget dras ned en hel del pga flera låtar inte föll mig i smaken, och att det svajar en del över albumet i sin helhet. Bästa låtar Enjoy the silence Halo Policy of truth Personal Jesus

Probably the best Depeche Mode album and definitely one of the best pop albums ever. All killer, no filler!

The coolest songs weren’t even the big hits! Awesome album that made me appreciate them more!

Such a well-produced record. It is a masterpiece that incorporates a very good synth work to build a very dark aesthetic that is not represented better by any album in existence. 9/10 [KEEP]

I’m not usually a huge fan of depeche mode, but this is actually a pretty good album! World in my eyes was a nice enough start, just slightly repetitive at times. Sweetest perfection was alright, and Personal Jesus had a nice steady beat to it. I actually quite liked Halo. It had a decent progression to it. Waiting for the night was almost like a lullaby. I’d heard Enjoy the Silence before. A pretty decent track. Policy of truth was alright and Blue Dress was a bit too slow. Clean ended things pretty nicely. 4/5 ⭐️ 213/1089

A+

amazinggggg!

very cool sounds from the 1990, when synth pop was still pretty much underground. I like the almost "opera rock" feel to the writing.

Synthpop Favorite Songs: *All* Least Favorite Songs: *None* Jokes on you, site! I’ve already liked the album before I was randomly selected by it! Yeah, another banger of an album for me. This album is something that I very much enjoyed. Was recommended by Anthony Fantano with his 10/10 albums, and it’s something where I would recommend everyone to listen to. Got nothing else to say other than it’s a perfect album. 10/10

This album is a collection of really good pop songs, with Enjoy The Silence being the definite standout. Considering the length of the songs, I miss some dynamics within the songs. A few of them could have benefitted from a little quiet/loud or crescendo building.

I liked the songs fairly well but it's not something I'd listen to on a regular basis.

557/1089 - This is really good. Every sound is in its right place and it's nice to hear baritone voices in pop music as opposed to the usual tenor. I like the minor third chord changes which add a layer of darkness to the sound. I realize that I can apply this review to Music for the Masses and not really change any words.

It wasn't personally my taste in music, but I did enjoy a few of the tracks. I think the best one was Enjoy the Silence; the beat was really good. I added 4/9 of the tracks to my Liked Songs. But I was glad to listen to this genre of music and new music for a bit. The separate rating I'd give is 6/10.

Really quite good, but probably not enough to get a 5/5 from me

Maybe the best Depeche Mode album. Solid to great all the way through.

Maybe another case of listening to an album on the right day but I was in a ‘gotta lock in’ situation and this album really came through for me. I don’t know if I really think there’s a bad song on this album but since I’m basic, Enjoy the Silence always hits. Season: True Autumn Favorite Song: Enjoy the Silence

This is the culmination of everything Depeche Mode has been working up to for the last 9 years into one beautiful dark gothic synth-y album. This album is perfect for chilly days and icy nights where the cold nature of the album can truly swallow you whole. Before I felt I did rate this album too high but I still think this is an excellent album by a band that has really been growing on me recently. It makes me really excited for what's next to come but I have to say, this album will always have a soft spot.

idk i just don’t get them

Not sure I’ve ever heard of this band. Cool production on the first song. Vocals are pretty good. I don’t like sweetest perfection. Lyrics are fine it’s just too slow. Cool sounds. Too long too. Personal Jesus is a banger tho. I think I might actually like this version better than the Johnny cash version. Really cool production. Awesome outro too. Halo is pretty cool. Definitely a mid 80s vibe but I like that style. Cool song. Good production again in waiting for the night, too slow again for me. With that being said, again I really like the outro. Enjoy the silence had me hooked after the first note. This is an awesome pop production. Again 80s vibes. U like the 80s vibes sings. Very upbeat and fast. Awesome outro again. And then a sweet fade into policy of truth. Another good pop song. More cool production/sounds. Awesome keys. Album has a very interesting mix of retro and futuristic sounds. Blue dress is ahead of its time for sure. Lyrics are just ok tho. Cool outro again. And another sweet fade into clean which u like alot. This one is pretty catchy. Unique sounds again. That’s one of the themes of this album. It’s not perfect by any means but it was a lot of pretty good songs and one banger. I’d recommend if you like 80s pop/90s electronic. 3.3/5 stars.

beautiful album unskippable goated depeche

Una catedral absoluta del synth-pop y la música alternativa que ha envejecido bien como un estándar insuperable de diseño sónico. En el plano de diseño formal, la producción es una obra maestra de precisión: el ensamblaje de sintetizadores analógicos, ritmos programados y matices de guitarra construye un entretejido que da claridad a cada capa melódica, dotando a la oscuridad industrial de una nitidez fascinante. La entrega vocal e instrumental desborda una fuerza y calidez sombría que transmiten autenticidad y autoridad superior, consolidando a la banda como un referente indiscutible del género. Joyas imperecederas como "Enjoy the Silence", "Personal Jesus" y "Policy of Truth" no solo cautivan por su impecable refinamiento rítmico, sino que dan forma a un documento conmovedor, crudo y real que funciona como un sutil llamado a la conciencia sobre las tensiones de la verdad, la fe y la tentación humana. Un álbum cuya perfecta cadencia electrónica genera una constante sensación de paz y fluidez ideal para múltiples usos dinámicos, siendo un motor extraordinario para acompañar el ejercicio, la conducción o potenciar el trabajo creativo.

Joyous synths, iconic

I like Personal Jesus like everyone else but it didn’t elevate the rest of the album for me. I guess I just don’t like this band outside of that song.

Enjoy the Silence was decent, but on the whole I'm not seeing myself getting too much into Depeche Mode with a couple of their albums under my belt now. I can appreciate the flow of it but it just doesn't really hit for me.

Enjoy the Silence и пару песен из альбома мне нравятся, так что близко к 5, но нет

Know some songs but i don't like them

I know a couple of songs, they’re nice

I love Depeche Mode and was fully prepared to give this a five, but it just didn't hit that way for me. It's a really good record with some real classics ("Enjoy the Silence" is kind of the peak of of dark 80s synth), but definitely imperfect.

In my eyes, the sweetest perfection.

What a fashion update this was. I lika this mode! All the Now That’s What I Call Music compilations could just be the songs on this album in various orders, and I’d still say, now that’s what I call music! But, like with all truly great art, I’ll shut up about it and start it over to ride the waves again. When discussing greatness words are very unnecessary, in fact, they can only do harm. Enjoy the silence.

Moody, swelling, synthpop, interesting, bossgirling while on a walk, but also not really my thing. Too much annoying white man voice

Some classics on here I already know, and each track flows well into the next. Sea of Sin is a gorgeously dark closer.

So surprising this is their 7th studio album, I don't know them at all but that seems very far into a career. Thought it was cool for sure, mega 80's/90's, but besides enjoy the silence (which bangs), it leaves a bit to be desired

good

I love the synths The songs are all kind of repetitive but they’re all good I was not expecting the instrumentals at the end

A : 3, Halo JL : 4, Policy of Truth

Already know Personal Jesus and Enjoy the Slience gonna be my fav songs the album cause I heard of these songs before now listening to the album. world in my eyes is a good song and Policy of Truth as well.

It's a little strange that I've never actually listened to this album before. It's came out just after my deepest period of Cure/Smiths fandom and I was starting to get into the Dead around this era. So of course I knew the singles and they are all great but I just kinda left it there. Listening now, it's an excellent album, top to bottom. What the singles didn't quite reveal is a deep love for Pink Floyd that pervades this record. “Clean” flat out rips off the bass intro to “One of These Days” and the bonus track instrumentals are definitely Rick Wright inspired. Floyd aside, DM produced an incredible dark alternative record that was distinct from the mope rock of the Cure or the Smiths and produced pop songs that were both catchy and challenging. Porque no los dos?

I get why people like this, but it's not for me. Not my era but also not old enough to be classic. The best parts are where I can see the influence in artists I like a lot.

My favourite Depeche Mode release for a long time (the more recently released Memento Mori album shoved Violator from the top spot). This is a stunning album from start to finish. 5/5

A few bangers, overall not bad but outside of the bangers pretty forgettable. This would be like 3.5 stars if there was a half star rating option

I liked this album. While it was decidedly dated the compositions remain strong and musical.

Dark and moody, yet refined and intentional. Rhythmic effects that display a freshly evolved DM touching on dance and disco fronts without forsaking their purpose

This is how the 90s started.

New sound Good stuff!!

The hits on this album really are quite something - memorable, catchy, well written and superbly produced. The use of electronic synths with traditional guitars are fantastic, especially on tracks like Enjoy The Silence, and the iconic vocals glue everything together. Whilst some of the in-between tracks are still a good listen though, they do lose a bit of impact compared to the 5-6 tracks that make this album pop.

# Album Name: Violator # Artist: Depeche Mode # Rating: 4/5 # Comments: Good album but doesnt feel their best. Few big tracks though # Top Tunes: Personal Jesus / Enjoy the silence / clean / policy of truth # Would I listen to it again? Yes

I discovered some new DM songs I liked, overall interesting songs and a good variety of sound

Violator is an album that immediately pulls you into its world. What stood out to me most was its atmosphere—dark, immersive, and hypnotic without ever feeling oppressive. Every synth texture, guitar line, and beat seems carefully placed, creating a mood that's both intimate and cinematic. The songwriting is exceptional. Hits like "Enjoy the Silence," "Personal Jesus," and "Policy of Truth" are deservedly classics, but the album never relies on its singles. Tracks such as "World in My Eyes," "Halo," "Waiting for the Night," and the haunting closer "Clean" deepen the experience, making the album feel cohesive from beginning to end. Dave Gahan delivers one of his strongest vocal performances, balancing confidence with vulnerability, while Martin Gore's lyrics explore desire, temptation, love, guilt, and longing with enough ambiguity to invite personal interpretation. The production by Flood, together with Depeche Mode, is remarkably restrained. Instead of chasing flashy electronic sounds, the album builds rich layers that still sound fresh decades later. What impressed me most is how timeless Violator feels. Many albums from the early '90s sound tied to their era, but Violator doesn't. Its blend of electronic music, rock, blues, and pop creates something distinctive that has influenced countless artists while retaining its own identity. For me, Violator is more than a collection of great songs—it's an experience. Its immersive atmosphere is what lingers long after the music stops, making it an album I'll gladly return to.

I actually liked parts of it. Small parts!

Their most commercial work so far turned out to also be their best. Production is warmer and the record has some of their strongest songs ‘Personal Jesus’, ‘Enjoy the silence’, ‘Policy of truth’

A bit too polite for me.

I enjoy enjoy the silence but I enjoy the silence after more.

6.5/10

Some good tracks but have never been to my taste!

Merece todo lo que le den y más Nota: 4.1

Strung all the way through but it’s hard to beat Enjoy the Silence.

4/5 неплохинько

Coming out at the start of a new decade, Depeche Mode takes everything we learnt in the eighties about synth pop and meld it into something that feels both suited for the goth clubs and the pop charts. The production is incredibly strong, with the synths and electronic drums hitting hard. The music never sounds wimpy, even in the quieter moments. Some of the instrumental parts could easily be on ambient record. The melodies go places you wouldn't expect and stops the album from ever falling into the background. This album has aged like a fine wine. Everyone knows "Personal Jesus" and "Enjoy The Silence", but the entire record deserves to be heard.

I knew and loved the singles but had not listened to the album before. Loved Waiting for the Night - can hear orbital / Underworld. Loved the darkness, the atmosphere, the synths and the vocals.

Violator I love the opening World in My Eyesit’s got a hint of Like a Virgin, but it's decidedly Depeche Mode, recalling things like Just Can’t Get Enough and New Life, but with their later, darker synth-goth edge. Personal Jesus and Enjoy the Silence are obviously fantastic, the country guitar twang with the electronic rhythms is a brilliant combo on Personal Jesus. The quality is high on the rest of it too, with the brooding Sweetest Perfection, the string and reverby guitars are great. Halo has a slight early New Order feel and love the two synth hooks over each other. Waiting for the Night is another brooding, slightly sinister track, but with that light, airy almost childlike twinkling hook. Outside of Personal Jesus and Enjoy the Silence Policy of Truth is probably my favourite track, I just love the pitch bend. Blue Dress also has some New Order to it, but also a bit of Low, and is another great, doleful track. Clean is hypnotically great, the drums have a slight bit of Joy Division, and it ends the album on a superbly atmospheric note. I’ve never properly listed to this before, but I loved it, not a weak track, moving between banging electro and ominous atmospheres, all with an undeniable pop edge. 5. 🔇🔇🔇🔇🔇

'Enjoy the Silence' is the masterpiece. When that drum beat comes in it's a chef's kiss moment. And of course the classic 'Personal Jesus'. The rest of the album is damn good in its own right, kicking off with 'World in My Eyes', a creeping bit of krautrock-influenced electro-pop, that must be the basis for The Weeknd and others. 'Waiting for the Night' is a cinematically eerie tune - the creeping undercurrent throughout the album is magnetic. Although the rise and fall of the album is very effective, with pop melodies but an unease throughout, there are a couple of moments bordering on sluggish - chief among them 'Sweetest Perfection' which is a bit of a dirge. Overall, an excellent balance of pop songwriting and dark electronica: two timeless anthems surrounded by sparse, sinister tracks.

PEAK very close to a 5 i think, might change it later

Personal Jesus 5/5, the rest is just okay.

A: Otur för dom att hamna direkt efter Korn. Hade en låt med i mina gillade sen tidigare. Helt okej. Skulle ha kunnat vara med på YLP-list men var inte?? Mid men gillar att den stod ut från dom andra vi lyssnat på. 3,5/5 eller 4/5 på en väldigt bra dag. 7ish/10 (alternativt nånstans mellan A och B tier, vet inte ännu hur jag ska betygsätta domhär. Korn var nog S i jämförelse) *-score D: Lowk int alls va ja förvänta mig, praktexempel av Massive Attack-syndromet. Gillade mycket deras sounds men skulle kunna ha haft mer utstickande delar. Elit++ bakgrundsmusik, får mig att vilja skapa en performative background music spellista. 4/5

I simply must give it a 5 out of 5. All killer no filler. Ok, so another one I've heard before, so I'll just leave some more notes here before I do the relisten. I fucking love this album. I got to it through individual songs. First one was actually through Ghost covering Waiting for the Night. But I heard Enjoy the Silence at a goth night, and during the last chorus the DJ would fade the song it, and everyone would sing , "All I've ever needed is here, in my arms." And it's magical. Highlights are fucking all of it, but definitely World in my Eyes, Personal Jesus, Waiting for the Night, Enjoy the Silence, Policy of Truth, and Clean.

Classic

Bit of a weird listen this one. Some of the songs are awesome, but then others fell a bit flat.

Liked this!

Big fan, see why they are well known, charmed by the voice and the sounds

Wasnt sure what to think abt this at first, but honestly it got better as i listened. In love with the dark spooky vibes. Fav song halo bcs it reminds me of tboi for some reason heh.

I’ll be straightforward, this album was a let down. The simple reason is I already knew the three songs on this album that are alternative pop icons, those being “personal Jesus” “enjoy the silence” and “policy of truth”. Those three songs are so great on their own they will be in the zeitgeist of alternative pop music for EVER. They are so popular to cover as well, you will always hear these songs, they are actual masterpieces. The problem is the rest of the album is just there. I’m not exaggerating when I say the other SIX songs feel like interludes. They do a great job of maintaining the atmosphere and energy of the “great” songs but they just don’t have that stopping power that the great ones do. I’ve always been a fan of Depeche Mode ever since I discovered them as a kid during an episode of pop up video. But this album wasn’t the juggernaut of creativity that I wanted it to be. So just for the record, if I was rating this album off of JUST those three songs, it’d be a 5/5 easy! But sadly the whole experience brought it down a peg or two.

Enjoy the silence

It sounds like a 2000s sci-fi movie and I'm here for it. Lots of funky futuristic bass and synths. It feels like a spaceship disco. Nice album cover. Really love World In My Eyes and Enjoy the Silence. Policy of Truth SLAPS. Very appreciative of the transition between Blue Dress and Clean.

Perfectly executed gothic synth-pop. I didn't have this one clocked as a potential 5-star album going in, but it's excellent. Some other albums have felt like they played near this same territory, but none have done it as well as this. Really like Gahan's vocals too. Highlights: "Personal Jesus," "Enjoy the Silence," and "Policy of Truth" - all great, catchy tracks.

Sensual and easy to get lost in.

I liked it but not as much as I thought I would

first one

Not really my kind of music. I can see why some would like it though. Just not for me.

I was kind of thrown off by the songs in the album because of the album name. I was expecting something like metal but it was not that and just wasn't something I'd listen too

its just so british but i be feelin the vibe

I really dont get the vibe of the album, that synth pop-rock or wtv is going on, it is simply not it. Voice is pretty mid and lyrics are too Either way, listening to the album was not as bad as it could be, it’s just easy to listen to and easier to forget. Only exception on the album is personal jesus, but again the vocalist manages to make it way more mid. Ts so ass

One of the best albums of all time. 6 stars!

It's rare that a band makes me feel emo while absolutely throwing it back with the beat, but Depeche Mode never disappoint. Enjoy the silence is goated.

Overglazed album in the reviews, holy smokes it is mid

Honestly not bad I enjoyed the uniqueness of this album compared to other genres that are overly represented on this list.

I really thought I would not like this album but instead I found myself enjoying most of it. Not as moody as I was expected.

Not my type of music

Interesting album with a unique style id say. Lyrics are kinda repetitive but the sound gives like chilling feelings.

Catchy electronic pop-rock. Not my usual listening style, but I can see why people like it. Well produced and thought out.

Toutes les années 80 pour aboutir à un truc vaguement potable.

Still hate their music.

This is some prime Depeche Mode.

Quizás otro día

probably the best synthpop album ever made. the highs are high on this album, strong 9/10. first listen tracklist ranking: 1. Sweetest Perfection 2. Enjoy the Silence 3. Waiting for the Night 4. Clean 5. Personal Jesus 6. Blue Dress 7. Policy of Truth 8. Halo 9. World In My Eyes

Can't go wrong with Depeche Mode and can't go any lower with an album that features Personal Jesus and Enjoy the Silence. Dangerous and Halo are my other favorites here, rest of the tracks are unforgetabble for the most part. Policy of Truth never really hit me.

Pretty good stuff, will give this one another listen, lot of good synth tracks

Sounds like Duran Duran in a K-Hole. In a bad way.

3,5 Un peu long

this album is kinda turning me on.. soooooo good 'blue dress' im listening on repeat

Liked Halo, Policy of Truth, and Silence. Overall enjoyed the sound, a little funky and different. Didn’t like the handful of slower songs as much.

Though I’ve always had a soft spot for Depeche Mode’s hits, I’d never given Violator a proper full‑album listen until now. It’s an engaging ride—dark in places, beautifully melancholic in others, and unmistakably theirs. “Enjoy the Silence” alone earns a 3.5, but when you add “Personal Jesus” and “Policy of Truth,” the album tightens into something close to a genre‑blending masterpiece of gothic rock, electropop, synth‑pop, and alternative.

Just a great album throughout. The vibe and lush sound is always a welcome respite from the daily grind

mid

Immaculate album

Rating: 5.0/5 Short Review: Minimal, seductive, and immaculate. Every sound has a purpose. Nothing is wasted. It’s electronic music that’s simultaneously cold and deeply emotional, making it one of the defining albums of its era. Favorite Track: “Enjoy the Silence.” One of the greatest synth-pop songs ever made. Perfect melody, perfect production, perfect restraint.

4/5

I had not listened to this album since college and it allowed me to escape to a time when life was much simpler. I loved all the bassy undertones .

5 это другим цивилизациям надо скидывать это круто, приятно переслушиваю много лет кайфую жестко

Not gonna lie, being someone who has heard this album, I did not remember it being this consistently good. Going in having listened to the whole album before, I assumed I was probably gonna end up giving it a four, but after listening to it, I realized why it deserves more than that. The album is great at creating an atmosphere that just pulls you in, to the point where by the time I got to around Waiting For The Night, I’d forgotten what I’d been thinking about beforehand. It creates this really entrancing, almost eerie vibe, with swirling synths building to these massive crescendos on songs like World In My Eyes and Halo, two of my standout tracks. Everything just flows together really nicely, and nothing really stands out as too out of place, even the last two tracks, Blue Dress and Clean, which I had forgotten about, still managed to impress me. The production on this thing is also a highlight, with it allowing each song to have its own unique feeling, such as bombast on Personal Jesus, another standout track, or my final standout, Enjoy The Silence, which creates a very unique, almost disco vibe, that just sounds like you’re cruising down the road at night, looking at all the lights. Overall, a very impressive effort by Depeche Mode, and I would highly recommend it to lovers of new wave or electronic music. Enjoy The Silence…

REACH OUT AND TOUCH FAITH

4.5 Never been a huge personal Jesus fan so wasn't expecting too much but honestly there's so much more to this album, and I actually enjoyed that song more in the context of the rest of it

Classic Depeche Mode album. Such great singles on this album, but the whole record is still a great listen!

Heavy, dark electronic music with a rock edge. This one is a lot better than one of their other albums I've recently listened to from the 80s. The second half of the album is my favorite (though the first half is strong as well), with the songs "Policy of Truth" and "Blue Dress" being standouts to me.

perfeito incrivel imaculado quase boto fogo na minha casa 10/10

I never took to the 80s synth pop wave - ultravox, Gary numan, bronski etc. The sound is too tinny & unsubstantial. But if you’re going to go there Depeche come top.

Practically a Greatest Hits album. Obviously the singles are fantastic, but special shout out to "Halo" and "Clean". "Clean" is one of the most menacing, sexy songs I think I've ever heard.

Buh

made me horny

Love the synths. It’s dark but upbeat. Whenever I hear a song from them, I just want to hear more.

best

Personal Jesus Sweetest Perfection Policy of Truth Dangerous Kaleid Sea of Sin Overall good sounding album. Songs start fairly similar but progress as the track goes on.

Great album. Great voice and vibe.

On a different day, this album may have gotten a 5. Really great album. Sweetest Perfection is a banger I'd never heard before I'd listened to this album. So well produced as well. Will definitely listen to more Depeche Mode.

Great album, some hits, some good songs, some experimental stuff. Comes together alright, but not quite 5 stars.

Great atmosphere on this one. Definitely something meant to be listened to as an album than as a collection of songs. I'll have to come back to this.

No Depeche Mode album is a full 5/5 for me. But their best ofs are some of the greatest albums ever. This one has their classic template: Half of the songs are all time classics and the other half is either ok or filler, but no complete stinkers. On the merrit of the all time classics, this is a 4/5

Lots of fun songs that hit on first listen

ШЕДЕВР. Готова слушать хоть каждый день. Честно до этого прослушивания относилась странно к этому альбом, но будто переосмыслила его и полюбила заново)

Yo this is peak. The beat is crazyyyyy show me your world dude! This is such an interesting song (Personal Jesus) The instrumentals are just crazy in this album All I ever wanteddd all I ever neeeeded is hereeee This is crazy Maybe I’m glazing after a long drought of albums that I’ve recognized by name but this shit is peak Blue dress to clean transition was clean. You know I’m a sucker for a clean transition 😛😛

This is my second DM album on here, the other being Music For The Masses, which I found a little flaccid. I really enjoyed this though. I found it interesting throughout, and with so much more depth than MftM.

MASTERPIECE The pinnacle of synthpop brilliance. Dramatic and chic but timeless and accessible in equal measure. These songs have been mainstays in my musical canon for a long time (since high school even when I would never admit I liked them) and will remain. One of the greatest bands of all time and certainly their top dog record (though they have other really great ones too!)