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Violator

by Depeche Mode

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All Time

of 455,625

705
1990's

of 166,477

319
1990

of 7,867

46

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Overall Rating: 3.4015 Violator is ranked overall as 3.4015 out of 4 stars

Avg. Critic Score: 3.5143 Violator has an avg. critic score of 3.5143 out of 4 stars

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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. ...more

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In 1990, some people in America might have considered Depeche Mode to be a one-hit wonder. They had scored a hit with "People Are People," but never followed it up with anything as successful. (Some songs, however, were popular in the ...read the complete review at The Daily Vault Album Reviews

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Adrian Denning.co.uk

1990 was a watershed year for me, personally. I'd just discovered indie and was in the process of shedding ( a gradual process ) my love for eighties stadium acts such as U2, Simple Minds, Queen, The Police and Depeche Mode. But, Depeche Mode - right...read the complete review at Adrian Denning.co.uk

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