1001 Albums Summary

An all-time and well-worn favourite. Yes, 'Personal Jesus' and 'Enjoy the Silence' are the huge hits (bigger than anything else DM did since, and deservedly so), but the opener 'World In My Eyes' and 'Policy of Truth' are some of the album's most intrusive and impressive notes. Overall I prefer Dave Gahan's resonant vocals to Martin Gore's soft touch, but tracks like 'Blue Dress' give the album another layer. In context, this album is a triumph: proof that DM could outgrow glossy jangly synthpop, and perfect the darker tone they'd previously set with records like 'Black Celebration'. Best track: Enjoy the Silence Worst track: Waiting for the Night