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The album that made them stadium-sized, marrying dark synth-pop to real songcraft on 'Personal Jesus' and 'Enjoy the Silence'. Sleek and brooding. Their peak. Worth exploring once you've heard the obvious entry points.
On vinyl: '90s pressings are hit-and-miss on quality; a modern reissue is often the safer choice.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- Personal Jesus on Best Songs of the 1980s, Best Electronic Songs of All Time, Best 1990s Electronic Songs
We don't reproduce full tracklists — only the songs from this record we've featured in our best-of lists.
More from Depeche Mode — where to go next
If you have Violator, these are the Depeche Mode records worth reaching for next.
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Music for the Masses1987 · ElectronicStart here
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Violator1990 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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Songs of Faith and Devotion1993 · ElectronicClassic
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Black Celebration1986 · ElectronicDeep cut
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