I was actually forced to be in the band. What can I say? After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. CDSTUMM64; CD). I specifically purchased this for the CD hidden tracks and the DVD video extras. I am no "vinyl expert", but these constant skipping issues I have, and extremely warped records I receive makes me wonder if the pressing quality of the record is to blame. CDSTUMM64; CD). Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Violator - Depeche … Copy I received was US 2014 copy pressed by Rainbo (always suspect.) Fan I am today. Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2020, At first, I thought it was me because there were no hidden files in the Windows 10 Media Player (possible copyright protections), Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2020. As history shows, Depeche Mode achieved mass critical and public success with the release of Violator. Personal Jesus 09:164. Genres: Synthpop. Depeche Mode reach the top of the mountain, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2018. If you've never listened to this record then do yourself a big big favour and buy it. Crevice, my eldest, has just got ‘right into’ Eighties music. Not my usual thing, recommended to me. It originated from a Gore demo, as most Mode songs do, of course, but its evolution in the studio was a dramatic one. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. --Beth Bessmer. It was accidental right from the beginning. This one is superior. Fletcher would later recall, "Why am I in the band? Sold by MEGA Media and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. It is amazing. One of their most popular songs "Enjoy the Silence" from the Violator album is the most obvious testimony of their blend of keyboard and guitars. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Depeche Mode: Violator ‎ (LP, Album, RE, Unofficial, Lam) BRS (2) RGM 7007: Russia: 1992: Sell This Version: Reviews Add Review [r8880541] Release. This is how good an electronic album can sound minus the unnecessary vocoder and over production of more contemporary pieces. Finally the music, it is excellent. Depeche Mode: Violator ‎ (Cass, Album, Unofficial) Western Thunder Records: WT-232: Ukraine: Unknown: Sell This Version: Reviews Add Review [r4772456] Release. Probably the best Depeche Mode album ever, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2017, What can I say, the record that made me the big D.M. Depeche ModeViolator (1990)Tracklist:1. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. To top it all off, the album itself scored on song after song, from the shuffling beat of "Sweetest Perfection" (well sung by Gore) and the ethereal "Waiting for the Night" to the guilt-ridden-and-loving-it "Halo" building into a string-swept pounder. Founded by radio host, music producer, label owner and journalist, Colleen “Cosmo” Murphy, Classic Album Sundays allows listeners to fully immerse themselves into an album by exploring its context, the making of and a full replay of the album on vinyl. Edit Release All Versions of this Release New Submission . Rated #4 in the best albums of 1990, and #204 of all-time album.. This month’s album is Depeche Mode’s “Violator”. In fact, it could be said that Depeche Mode’s Violator violated the standard definition of popular music itself. Shame on you Amazon. I don’t know if it’s because the only threat back then was nuclear destruction, relatively benign in comparison to the manifold crises of the present day, or simply because, well, modern music is absolutely execrable – possibly even a combination of the twain – but either way or whatever, I’m sure he’ll be delighted with this. It's success and the road that took the band to the peak of the mountain was the perfect illustration of how allowing a band to grow at their own pace without undue record company pressure (take a bow Daniel Miller) can reap the ultimate reward. Complete your Depeche Mode collection. Violator, an Album by Depeche Mode. Nice product, though I was in doubt about the sealed item: storage marks on the disc and tiny scratches - I could only think it could be introduced during manufacturing time, if not repackaged. Then "Enjoy the Silence," a nothing-else-remains-but-us ballad pumped up into a huge, dramatic romance/dance number, commanding in its mock orchestral/choir scope. Goth without ever being stupidly hammy, synth without sounding like the clinical stereotype of synth music, rock without ever sounding like a "rock" band, Depeche here reach astounding heights indeed. A-side 1 / track 1 on the album Violator [released in 1990] - band's website at http://www.depechemode.com It took years and getting mature for my to appreciate "Violator". Such a great album,i remember listening it for the first time,I was little bit confused about the sound because i was still under the influence of "Music for the Masses"and back than it was my Favorite album of DM. Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2018. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Genres: Synthpop. World in my eyes 00:002. Violator changed everyone's perception of Depeche Mode, in some ways, it was the beginning for the band. This is an amazing album by Depeche Mode and one that I was dying to have in my record collection, but the quality is severely lacking with the physical record itself. A particular highlight on this fantastic album is the bluesy guitar line Martin Gore lays down on top of the synth-dominated grooves on "Personal Jesus." Although it contains only nine tracks, half of them are tailor-made for the dance floor. Violator contains some of my favorite tracks such as “Clean” “Blue Dress” “Sweetest Perfection” “World In my Eyes” "Halo" and the amazing B-sides “Dangerous” “Sea of Sin” and “Happiest Girl.” This álbum overrated? Yet the idea that this record would both dominate worldwide charts, while song for song being simply the best, most consistent effort yet from the band could only have been the wildest fantasy before its release. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Even after 30 years of its release, Violator is still a timeless masterpiece. Perhaps an odd word to use given that Violator continued in the general vein of the previous two studio efforts by Depeche Mode: Martin Gore's upfront lyrical emotional extremism and knack for a catchy hook filtered through Alan Wilder's ear for perfect arrangements, ably assisted by top English producer Flood. Depeche Mode is a band characterized by Gore's obsession for religion, love as a devotion and sex. T he reason Depeche Mode’s Violator is a quintessential benchmark of pop, rock and electronic music is because it marries dance, goth-rock and synth-pop with good ol’ fashioned Motown funk and rock n’ roll so seamlessly. Although it contains only nine tracks, half of them are tailor-made for the dance floor. Add to Collection Add to Wantlist Remove from Wantlist. But this is the most perfect album they have ever recorded.I recommend it to everybody .And if you have never listen Depeche Mode start with this album.the only think about vinyl ,remastered version looses some sound and doesn't sound as good as original,but this is for old fans and collectors. Check out Depeche Mode on Amazon Music. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. In 1979, Clarke played guitar in an "Ultravox rip-off band", The Plan, with friends Robert Mar… Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Genres: Synthpop. First was "Personal Jesus," at once perversely simplistic, with a stiff, arcane funk/hip-hop beat and basic blues guitar chords, and tremendous, thanks to sharp production touches and David Gahan's echoed, snaky vocals. Depeche Mode are marvellous, I don’t care who you are, always were and always will be, but this particular collection is surely amongst their very best. Certified triple platinum by the RIAA (5/96). Amazon's Choice recommends highly rated and well-priced products. ‘Music for the Masses’ may be the tongue-in-cheek title of Depeche Mode’s less than commercial sixth studio album, but is a more apt moniker for ‘Violator’, the album that catapulted the band into international stardom. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. I am a die hard Depeche Mode fan, and while this album isn't my favorite (a little too commercial and radio-friendly for my taste), it is noteworthy. As history shows, Depeche Mode achieved mass critical and public success with the release of Violator. Teens too old or too kinky for New Kids on the Block apparently find David Gahan’s quavering moan sexy, but on Violator he sometimes comes off as slimy and self-involved. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. But you might. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Depeche Mode - Violator at Discogs. This was the first vinyl I've had to return to Amazon. Follow-up single "Policy of Truth" did just fine as well, a low-key Motown funk number for the modern day with a sharp love/hate lyric to boot. Violator is Depeche Mode's most mainstream, chart-climbing album. Preceded by the hit singles Personal Jesus and Enjoy the Silence (a Top 10 hit on both sides of the Atlantic), Violator propelled the band into international stardom. Please try again. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2018. Released in 1990 on Mute (catalog no. Unable to add item to List. Described as one of Depeche Mode’s sexiest songs, World In My Eyes much sums up the mood of the band at the point of recording Violator – all were involved and in perfect unity. 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