Violator [2017 CD Reissue]

Violator [2017 CD Reissue]

by Depeche Mode
Violator [2017 CD Reissue]

Violator [2017 CD Reissue]

by Depeche Mode

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Overview

In a word, stunning. 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. 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. The opening two singles from the album, however, signaled something was up. 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. 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. 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. 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. "Clean" wraps up Violator on an eerie note, all ominous bass notes and odd atmospherics carrying the song. 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. [Rhino reissued Violator on CD in 2017.] ~ Ned Raggett

Product Details

Release Date: 06/16/2017
Label: Rhino / Sire
UPC: 0081227934576
Rank: 1268

Tracks

  1. World in My Eyes
  2. Sweetest Perfection
  3. Personal Jesus
  4. Halo
  5. Waiting for the Night
  6. Enjoy the Silence
  7. Policy of Truth
  8. Blue Dress
  9. Clean

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Depeche Mode   Primary Artist
Martin Gore   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,Synthesizer
Alan Wilder   Synthesizer,Drums,Piano,Keyboards
Andy Fletcher   Keyboards,Synthesizer,Guitar (Bass)
Dave Gahan   Vocals

Technical Credits

Dennis Mitchell   Engineer
Martin Gore   Composer,Musician,Producer,Group Member
Alan Wilder   Group Member,Musician,Producer
Goh Hotoda   Engineer
Steve Lyon   Engineer
Daniel Miller   Mixing,Liner Notes
Peter Iversen   Engineer
Dave Gahan   Producer
Mark Flannery   Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Francois Kevorkian   Mixing,Engineer,Remix Engineer
Alan Gregorie   Engineer
Dick Meany   Assistant Engineer
Daryl Bamonte   Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Alan Friedman   Remix Engineer
David Browne   Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Simon Heyworth   Remastering
Roland Brown   Reissue Producer
Flood   Mixing,Producer
Dick Meaney   Assistant Engineer
Andy Fletcher   Musician,Producer,Group Member
Depeche Mode   Producer
Phil Legg   Mixing,Engineer
Pino Pischetola   Engineer
Ricky   Assistant Engineer
Anton Corbijn   Photography,Original Sleeve Design
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