Depeche Mode, Enjoy The Silence - A Classical Musician’s First Listen And Analysis

[@joshs8685]

To me, Depeche Mode has a ton of personality. They captured and created their own unique sound, which is one marker of a truly great band.

[@odochartaighofodonegal9815]

Was going to say the same thing, adding the Cure- stand-alone-bands sonically

[@spacelab777]

This is a good example of the poppier Depeche Mode. They also do music that is darker and more introspective. Because of this they have a following that isn't always easy to pigeon hole. they can count dance music and rock fans amongst their fans. Never let me Down Again is another famous song of their but with a darker theme of addiction.

[@BlaineStewart123]

This is a perfect explanation

[@anthonydomicello6849]

The only thing is this song while popular is one of three songs most of the reactions are done on. This, Policy of Truth, and Personal Jesus. Kinda gets old especially when DM is more than just that time in their evolution. Her doing a Shake the Disease or Everything Counts reaction would be even cooler.

[@vaudevillian7]

I think it’s a nice middle ground between earlier stuff like Just Can’t Get Enough and the even darker stuff

[@C64SX]

I know quite a few metal fans who also enjoy DM. Me included :)

[@hilarymiseroy]

I would add to what you said about their following in that it has always struck me more than any other group I can think of is that their core base is different in The US, UK and Europe [mainly Germany].

[@pippin210]

I've been thinking for a while that it's time to introduce Amy to Kraftwerk - their influence on modern music is hard to overstate

[@ForbiddTV]

70's Kraftwerk, they morphed into a different band in the late 70's and beyond.

[@arnodobler1096]

Yes. Like the Beatles.

[@CaseAgainstFaith1]

The exact think popped into my head just when she said she was surprised to hear of an electronic band back in 1980.

[@Banterbear]

Silver Apples...1967​@@CaseAgainstFaith1

[@garrettpace2701]

Bauhaus. I think she needs some Bauhaus in her life.

[@orvilleredenpiller338]

"Banger", Amy. The word you are looking for is banger.

[@CavemanSynthesizer]

One of the sonic innovations of 80s music was "gated reverb" applied to the drums. Basically the sound is heavily compressed while having heavy reverb applied to it resulting in that familiar sharp, but kind of echoey eighties synthpop drum sound.

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Dave Gahan's baritone vocals are iconic. ✌️

[@SpaceCattttt]

Most men are baritones. Myself included. So what?

[@grymkaft]

​​@@SpaceCatttttAre your vocals iconic too?

[@SpaceCattttt]

@ Most likely.

[@rarelycares8416]

@@SpaceCattttt As a bass I think you baritones are always so shrill.

[@ChimiChimiChurryPie]

I can't hear this song without thinking of the video. They always made such great videos to their songs. Loved Depeche Mode since the early 80's. Their concerts are always amazing too!

[@PowderedToastMan420]

I spent many high school nights listening to Depeche Mode with my RADIO SHACK HEADPHONES. Good times. ✌️

[@gradypatterson1948]

Depeche Mode consistently has an element of the melancholy - sometimes more, sometimes less, but it is always there. In this song, the words that "can only do harm" aren't just breaking a mood, but a reflection of the many harsh criticisms of the band and its members - many (if not most) unjustified. Like a number of bands from the late 80s on, they derive a good part of their inspiration from their pain: some express hope beyond the pain (like Freddy Mercury), some express edge-of-the-knife rawness and anger at the cause of the pain, a few take pleasure in the pain (NIN's "Closer"), some just search for catharsis (The Cranberries "Zombie" or Steven Wilson's "Routine" - *highly* recommended with the video - literally brings me to tears every time!) - and some, like Depeche Mode, with a kind of fatalism that feels like it has cried itself out, but stops short of apathy. I highly recommend their underrated second album "A Broken Frame" - it is a bit darker than this, and a bit less orchestral in its electronic instrumentation: opinions will always differ, of course - and I won't invalidate anyone else's - but I find it their creative peak! Prior to Depeche Mode, though, came a German band called Kraftwerk ("Power Station") - they were one of the pioneers of electronic pop music (there had been neoclassical works earlier) - on their first few electronic albums they had to build much of their equipment themselves! From your classical background - the song "Autobahn" might be a good place to start: it is long, at almost 23 minutes, but is a wonderful musical painting of a journey down the autobahn! For a more normal-length song, "Die Mensch-Maschine" (or the English version, "The Man-Machine") or ""Die Roboter" (English version retitled "The Robots") are fun explorations of the relationship between mankind and the technology we create to imitate ourselves!

[@C_Los808]

DM has been always been part of my life. First saw DM in 1988 during the iconic Music for the Masses Tour in Pasadena w Wire, Thomas Dolby, and OMD. I call it my generations Woodstock. This song is part of my DNA. RIP Fletch.

[@frikiman]

You need to watch the Live in Berlin video. A total "Queen-esque" spectacle made by Depeche Mode 10 years ago. They have all in that performance, stage presence, real music, the singer moves and joy, and an amazing and so natural crowd control. Dont miss it! And will be great if you share your first time watch whit us!

[@fuerchtenichts]

Never thought of this obvious comparison to Queen. The Live in Berlin performance really makes a difference in understanding this piece.

[@arnodobler1096]

So true!!!

[@condemned1982]

@@fuerchtenichts Dave really emulates Freddie, down to wearing similar stage clothes as him on the Music for the Masses tour (white a-shirt with white jeans).

[@aaronl4116]

If you watch them do this song live, they DO turn it into a showpiece. Nice reaction! Please do more Depeche Mode songs, you won't be disappointed.

[@anarcovision]

Yes. Behid the Wheel, Stripped, Never Let Me Down Again, Everything Counts

[@condemned1982]

Dave (live) is definitely heavily influenced by Freddie Mercury.

[@rolon-will3362]

Depeche Mode are incredible live. I think you would be surprised at how this song goes at a gig. Massive and anthemic. Dave is a rock god!

[@arnodobler1096]

Live in Berlin version is dope

[@radekbroz8735]

Yes! I'm a big fan and actually don't like this song much. But is awesome at a gig!

[@karlpelzer9485]

I fully agree. Daves live performance is insane and the crowds reaction and chorus go hand in hand. I had the luck to see them twice in Cologne and Düsseldorf.

[@AnthonyWW68]

Watching her facial expressions while listening to music is one of the loveliest things on KZbin ever!

[@jdeamaral]

"Words like violence, break the silence...." I still love this song. This song and, New Order - Bizarre Love Triangle!

[@goosebump801]

Yes! Some New Order, please! 👍💐

[@LazloHo]

It's a tribute to their popularity, or ability to write hits, that while many people did dance to this music, just as many listened to it by themselves, on headphones. It has a driving beat but it's also very atmospheric. Beyond that, they, and many others making music like this, paid a lot of attention to their lyrics. People in dance clubs weren't generally concerned with the words. Depeche Mode is very much in the tradition of the English New Wave. As this is from the early 90s it's both the height of the development of that sound and also near the end of that sound. Hair Metal was on the way out around this time and New Wave followed it, both supplanted in the pop charts by grunge, rap and then, later in the 90s, pop punk. For that reason, in our collective memory, this is 80s music. It gets lumped in with Tears for Fears, New Order, Duran Duran, and so on.

[@RM6737]

@LazloHo - What a great comment!

[@tony152]

Even as a Metal head I enjoy some Depeche mode.

[@tefalhead7396]

Love to see what Amy would make of another electronic dance band- The Prodigy ( Firestarter )

[@dkb219]

I just assume that everyone who hears The Prodigy will like it. What's not to like? Personally (as far as singles go) I'd like to see Voodoo People or maybe Poison reviewed.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

I agree with both of you,, I would truly enjoy seeing/hearing her analysis,, But,, For her first reaction I think "Breathe" would be the perfect track to start with.

[@EricCartmanEsquire]

Breathe is the perfect introduction to Prodigy :) Firestarter next.

[@joostverra9130]

I don't think she will like the prodigy at all honestly 😅

[@wwiitop]

Depeche is not a dance band ....

[@rethix5955]

This is one of those bands that i grew up with. One of the pillars to my own life. They were beyond influential to myself.

[@MelTuly]

Thank you for this . Lovely blast from the past . Loved being a teen in the eighties . Loved the music 💚💙

[@steved1135]

In a rare case where the word is used correctly: iconic. This band had the single greatest impact on the sound of the 80's than any other. Incredible musicianship, despite the 'pop music' genre...

[@iooiioi_un8926]

DM is one of the true pioneers of that 80's New Wave sound. This song and a bunch of others were great at DJ gigs n' dance parties!! Aww the Good ol' times

[@Czeiner]

Thank you for this first listen and analysis. Once again I really enjoyed it! Maybe you want to listen to "Personal Jesus" by Depeche Mode as well.

[@reneelyons6836]

They are LEGENDARY!!!!! 💙🎼🎵🎶🎶🎶"In Your Room"

[@nick28476]

One of the best pop songs of all time. Ear worms are infinite with this piece from the guitar riff to the synth lines and his bass-baritone vocals. Classic from 1990. I was 15 when this came out and was a refreshing song for a kid sick of 80's sugary pop and then grunge broke and everything changed. The Dave grew his hair, covered himself in ink, found heroin and rocked it out with SOFAD. Another great album.

[@WendyDarling1974]

As a DM fan going back to before this song debuted, it pained me to see you downplaying both it and David Gahan’s voice. Thinking over a cover halfway through? I strongly recommend you take suggestions from others in the comments on other DM sings to react to - whether voiced by Gahan or Martin Gore. Both have exquisite voices.

[@joecromwell2471]

Speaking of solid dance music... INXS

[@ScottJ-f5l-c7i]

I have always found that Depeche Mode’s music was good to listen to while working alone. The sound has a repetitive rhythmic flow that helps relieve stress and does not compete with ones thoughts. It’s like a soundtrack in the background that helps keep productivity on an even pace. I also have listened to Tangerine Dream while working. This genre of music is not just good for dancing too.

[@andersgranstrom7128]

Totally unique band! Will soon join Queen in every fame hall! This band is dark and beautiful, metal by synth! Thank you Ms!

[@jessec5643]

It is a song that was covered by other artists very often, so it's easy to hear how it sounds in different styles. I'd recommend the version done by Tori Amos, a beautiful and haunting interpretation of the song, quiet and minimalistic with only voice, piano and some background synth pads and vocals.

[@I.R.S_Tax_Collect_Alt_1]

I absolutely love the music analyses on this channel! "Enjoy the Silence" is such an iconic song, especially in its original version. There’s also a more "rock" version by the Martin Miller Session Band featuring Brazilian guitarist Lari Basílio, which perfectly captures the essence of what you described in the video when discussing a rock version of the piece.

[@Spencer_Beard]

Elizabeth Zharov really enjoyed her own reaction to this song. She wasn't expecting a synth-pop sound, and really enjoyed listening to Dave Gahan's voice. As for electronic artists, Amy, there are so many fantastic electronic acts for you to get enjoy here on your channel. Gary Numan, Apoptygma Berzerk, VNV Nation, Eurythmics, Underworld, Eurasure, Yazoo, etc.

[@condemned1982]

Elizabeth kept harping on his monotone approach, though... which after awhile seems to become an insult.

[@Ayaati]

One of my favorite pieces of all time. This song has been in the background almost all my life but when I heard Lacuna Coil's cover, the original just clicked.

[@GrimrDirge]

If you're not aware, Kraftwerk's first album came out in 1970, so electronic music is older than you think.

[@vaudevillian7]

And electronic music is decades older than that if you look at stuff like Musique Concrete and Elektronische Musik

[@David_GarciaMontero]

My favorite band fo all time. Love DM

[@Brog1976]

I hope you explore some more Depeche Mode. Lots of good songs.

[@johntousseau9380]

I wouldn’t consider Depeche Mode or any other synth pop group from that time dance music. But you can dance to it. Depeche Mode is an interesting group. Recommend listening to more of them.

[@ono1dij]

One of DM's most beloved songs, a classic in their discography, and a band that is already a legend, and continues to make beautiful albums... Please keep listening to more of them!!!

[@vendasch666]

Depeche mode gets you moving! Try world in my eyes!

[@spinkawinka6990]

Great song!

[@Sperrus]

Nice, Depeche Mode is a true classic. Lots of great songs to explore. Personal Jesus is my favourite, especially the acoustic version I am wondering when she will get introduced to Muse

[@chrisnorthall8317]

ahhh, my clubbing days late 80's early 90's. I was 22,, every time i hear this the memories come flooding back. and i can almost smell Calvin Klein Eternity for Men...

[@frankpentangeli7945]

Violator is one of the greatest albums ever made.

[@eisco]

I can strongly recommend to watch the Berlin live performance of this song. It may give you some Queen-esque vibes ☺️ Also, as a second song, there are so many to chose from, but have a view at the “35 years of Never Let Me Down Again” video just to get the vibe. The end is overwhelming.

[@XFLexiconMatt]

My favorite from that album is "Sweetest Perfection", i hope she reacts to it in time.

[@jeffsherk7056]

I very much enjoyed your thoughts on this piece of music.

[@iamjacksnick]

I love this song! I would counter your point on personality and say that thissong has emotion. This emotion allows you to sink into the song and create your own personality for the song.

[@spunk88888]

This is the band of my teenage years :) And one of their Top 5 songs for sure.

[@arnodobler1096]

On the journey through DM and 80s music (with great lyrics) you will experience many more surprises! In my opinion, the most creative decade in music history, means thousands of years.

[@vaudevillian7]

One of my absolute favourites

[@Doinkman79]

SOOOOOOO EXCITED to See this AND Depeche Mode.... Finally!!! 😁🥰 ... ICONIC! Called the "Godfathers of EDM" Electronic Dance Music. I Are still out there Rocking it out and have remained relevant even in today's music world with the Largest and most-Devoted Fanbases in music, at this point, almost a cult. I would suggest **POLICY OF TRUTH** and *NEVER LET ME DOWN AGAIN* The are incredible live as well. So glad you've put your toe into the Electronic Music/Depeche Mode water, I HOPE to hear more ... Cheers!!!

[@JorgeCampos-yh8cv]

Godfathers of edm? No one called depeche like this. Because depeche isnt a dance band. They are a fathers of eletronic music ...

[@SharmanSomerset]

One of the finest songs of all time x

[@condemned1982]

DM has been my favorite band since I was 15, and I can say that most of their music requires more than one listen to fully appreciate - heck, I'm STILL noticing elements and re-interpretations of lyrics after hearing the songs hundreds (or thousands) of times! They are so unique - live, they've become a rock show, their crowds jumping, dancing, and singing their introspective and often melancholy lyrics - such a strange, beautiful balance! Though very popular, I wouldn't have started Amy with ETS. I wouldn't imagine a classical musician would see too much to appreciate here. I would go with STRIPPED (1986) next, as it is NOT dance music, but builds and builds... uses lots of samples and found sounds. Conveys emotion so well with a strong message that is still in the same lyrical vein as ETS (getting away from society's influence, just focus on the relationship without pretext).

[@stopbunsen]

True. Just recently the song The Sweetest Perfection clicked for me after listening to Violator for 40 years. I didn't dislike it, but I wasn't that drawn to it either. Now i'm listening to it in a different way.

[@theprodigy46]

Timeless, great theme

[@nikbear]

My favourite song of all time ❤😂

[@bridesbiscuit]

Martin Gore, the bands main song writer said in an interview in Guitar World in 1997 that he begins writing every song on the guitar or the piano.

[@Lex-nx7kd]

It's always a great time to Enjoy The Silence ✨

[@BR0WN_H0RN3T]

Dave Gahan has a lot of personality and great sense of rebellious humour and I love listening to him talk during interviews. If you haven't had the chance, you should hear the band's acceptance speech for their HoF Induction. Classic Mode!

[@sirsancti5504]

We need The Prodigy in this channel. =)

[@happymethehappyone8300]

OMG..I can't even imagine her response to The Prodigy "Breathe",, But I would absolutely love to see & hear her reaction/analysis.

[@aaronl4116]

or SMBU

[@OscarInAsia]

​@@aaronl4116 SMBU will likely get the same treatment she gave NiN - Closer. Just sayin'...

[@VintageWanderer]

This song is also good on a long drive....

[@hendrikzuhlke4078]

Amy, explore more Depeche Mode. You have only scratched the surface. This journey could be deep. Pretty sure, you will like it. Thanks for your thoughts on this one.

[@wwiitop]

She's a "musician" who, in 2025, doesn't understand what Depeche Mode does. This leads her to make criticisms where it's obvious she hasn't understood anything...

[@stevendyer8056]

Great video! For more good Depeche Mode songs that are less dance, try Everything Counts, Personal Jesus, Blasphemous Rumors, World in My Eyes, Wrong. Also - I'd love to know what you would get out of REM - their song Nightswimming.

[@visioncreationnewson]

For another electronic masterpiece, try the Pet Shop Boys’ ‘Left to My Own Devices’ (long version).

[@WayneCoston-kj1go]

Jealousy and Being Boring would also be great Pet Shop Boys choices.

[@weam9999]

I came across your channel and just did a deep dive to check out what songs I like and I can't believe you have not done any songs by Queens of the Stone Age!! I would suggest "I Appear Missing" as an introduction I feel like that is one of their meatier songs musically.

[@andif8]

I recommend „Never let me down again“ (very interessting changes) or also „try walking in my shoes“ and „Judas“!

[@Ysialets]

6:32 Living on My Own (Remix) by Freddie, 16:01 I Feel You by Depeche Mode, Walking in My Shoes, In Your Room (album version), Ony When I Loose Myself and so on.

[@azulprusia]

My favorite reaction youtuber talking about one of my all time favorite bands (you have already covered the rest). I think you should follow with "Walking in my shoes" from their next album, which is still electronic with a more organic feel.

[@ghostpuppet31]

Synthesizers are fantastic at creating atmospheric elements, creating fast tempos, without sounds becoming cluttered and crashing together. Depeche Mode are famed for using synths, drum machines and vocals in a very distinctively dissonance way. Queen loved layering instrumentation and vocals in a very flamboyant manner, much like perhaps Elton John or Suoertramp.

[@floretion]

I think most people's first contact with this song came along with the video, that is probably ranked up there in the top 5 of all time. Should rewatch with the video :)

[@cristianovia]

One of my fav band of all time!

[@WayneCoston-kj1go]

Never Let Me Down Again, Behind the Wheel, Walking in My Shoes, Everything Counts and Personal Jesus would all be great choices.

[@condemned1982]

NLMDA could be good, but I would offer Stripped instead... as I think it would be good for Amy to be introduced to the "found sound" (sampling) side of electronic music, and how these elements and synthetic sounds can still build real emotion and musical tension. I think she demonstrated some bias here in this first listen to ETS for "real musicians", as though electronic music can only be for the dance floor. Exactly the same bias as DM's early era critics had!

[@Mandalore11382]

Depeche are my favourite band, and this is one of my favourite songs. If you want to hear some of their darker stuff, In Your Room is a good choice.

[@jaynyczak7999]

Got to love these definitions. Depeche Mode: "Electronic music band" like: Mozart: "A composer for things made of wood", ufff... But seriously, DM is a very fine band, whether it shows in "Enjoy The Silence" at first listening or no. By nature, this sampling of all bands is difficult for Amy and I certainly sympathize with her a lot. Brushing over King Crimson, Yes, Genesis (early) or Radiohead did hurt but I can understand. Keep listening Amy! Our hearts are with you.

[@antoniomonsanto3925]

Very clever reaction Amy (as always). It would be nice to hear you on a wider scope of rock "historic" bands; on the other hand, right now, John Cage's 4min33sec of silence jumps to my mind.

[@vgovger4373]

My mom liked this song and would dance to it, lol.

[@gloomforged]

The Quad mix of this song would've been great. Significantly longer and has a glorious string break at the end. Plus 12" extended mixes are certainly a thing for dance music. You may want to watch some live videos. Dave Gahan has an incredible stage presence.

[@BobAnnNZ]

interesting observation about Queen - you should watch the live version of this in Berlin about 10 years ago.

[@mshonle]

If you want electronic music before the 1980s you absolutely must hear Wendy Carlos! She is absolutely brilliant and even did the score for Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange.

[@gedece]

I find a lot of personality in it, because If I hadn't ever listened to this song, upon listening, I'd know it as a Depeche Mode song. But perhaps our definition of personality is different. For a surprise, watch them live, they use real instruments like guitar and battery for this piece. It's like they are accenting the piece.

[@pestergaines]

Okay, now we need a cover of Enjoy The Silence by The Queen! :D And there is plenty more to check out from DM - Condemnation, Never Let Me Down Again, Policy Of Truth and still much more!

[@OscarInAsia]

Well Freddie Mercury is dead, so unless it already happened, it won't.

[@altair8598]

Yes, good point about Queen: Radio Ga Ga is almost the same tempo as this track. There were earlier exponents of synthesisers: Tangerine Dream take you on a journey rather than invite you to dance; Kraftwerk (essential - some of their tunes are long format but you could pick something like The Model) also take you on a journey sometimes; Jean-Michel Jarre and Vangellis also long-form. I presume you are aware of 'Switched on Bach' by Wendy Carlos, one of the earliest Moog pioneers. Then for disco beats there is the fabulous contribution by Georgio Moroder to Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love' (1976). Contemporary with Depech Mode are New Order: their 'Blue Monday' is outstanding. More spacey and dystopian is the classic by Tubeway Army (Gary Numan) 'Are Friends Electric', which has been sampled by more recent acts. 🙂

[@ominayu]

the star wars blaster sound always make me smile...

[@timloomis5974]

If we're going into this genre, New Order must be on the list soon.

[@robertmatthews9650]

This reminds me of an old SNL skit where the news covers the assassination of Buckwheat. The anchorman calls for a moment of silence during which you hear “this moment of silence is brought to you by liberty life insurance” 😏

[@KM769]

Kraftwerk - Computerworld, We are the robots, The model Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene 4, Equinoxe 5 The Residents - Hello skinny Gershon Kingsley - Popcorn Mike Vickers - Visitation

[@simonon977]

VIOLATOR 🌹 is a Classic LP in a Respectable collection

[@vanmankennedy]

Completely essential to this journey would be "I Feel Love" Donna Summer. And "Giorgio by Moroder" Daft Punk, to tell the story.

[@maucantara]

I Feel Love would be fantastic!

Many thanks for reviewing this song. I think it's not only good for dancing, but for sitting with a friend and just enjoying the silence together, which is a special experience that can't be shared with most people... Congratulations for the reviews and keep going ❤ BTW, not sure whether you reviewed Personal Jesus from the same band. I think it has different meanings, not only the religious obvious one 😉

[@sneezedebris6481]

This is a classic heroin song - that's the substance behind the lyrics. "All I ever wanted, all I ever needed, is here in my arms". The silence they're enjoying is the void on the nod.

[@buca505]

I think that any other band will miss the unique feeling that Depeche Mode have, with their music. Unique musical approach, made them one of the most interesting artists of the 80’s and 90’s era. Their career is one of the most interesting, and their live performances are one of best, I personally had chance to watch them twice live, and it is amazing how electronic band can be so good in performing live music. Their frontman and singer Dave Gahan had very hard time for all this years, and I am not talking only about his struggle with his inner demons and drug addictions, I am talking about position of someone who manages to bring in live performances such a unique spectrum of feelings and to holds the attention of audience all the time, with background music many people consider too artificial, considering that many people do not have emotional attachment towards electronic music that sounds like something created for dance floors or elevators. But when you left yourself in to that perfect blend of his singing expression and music, with help of second vocal by Gore Martin a main author and multi instrumentalist, you just dive in and stopped doubting, you let yourself in journey like no other. You just enjoy with no words to spoil it, like they call in this song to just enjoy the silence sometimes. You are on the beginning of wonderful musical journey with Depeche Mode, Amy, enjoy it!

[@josephknurek7795]

OMG watch a live version. You will be amazed, your Queen comments are so spot on!

[@Stwutter1973]

Congratulations. You've just listened to one of the greatest songs of all time.

[@buning_sensations5437]

The Cure covering Jimmy Hendrix "Purple Haze" definitely will give you a vibe.

[@red-stapler574]

The Violator album is probably considered their greatest. Lots of great songs. Other good songs of theirs that is not that dancy is Stripped, waiting for the Night (on this same album) and Question of Lust (sung by Martin Gore).

[@GrimrDirge]

Waiting for the Night is my favorite

[@DaddyDoom]

always wondered how Peter Murphy would do covering this song.

[@SeattleSpursFan1882]

Everything and nothing exist simultaneously in a moment of silence.

[@FredrikAndersson597]

Been waiting for you to tackle a song from this iconic electronic band. Glad you did. Enjoy the silence belongs to the more commercial and dance-friendly produced by this group. Another side of their music is significantly darker and deeper - and does not fit on the radio or dance floor. Although Enjoy the silence is danceable, I would not place this group as an electronic dance band, but rather as a gothic synthpop rock band. This band was often called the world's greatest band not played on the radio. This song too was first composed as a rather dark ballad by the group's primary songwriter, Martin L Gore. But the low-key ballad on the demo was transformed in the studio work into a more danceable pop song. Martin was initially not happy with how his rather gloomy ballad was transformed into an uptempo song, but he eventually relented, and the song became a commercial hit.

[@3DJapan]

As an electronic music maker I absolutely love this song, however I never thought of this as electronic. It is though, just not the same instruments I'm thinking of.

[@stantonwellness]

I love DM and first saw them live in 1988 Music for the Masses tour and have seen them live twice since then. That being said, Enjoy the Silence would not even make my top 20 list of my favorite DM songs.

[@pentalarclikesit822]

Thinking about who I would want to hear cover this song, and all I can think is Placebo. Sounds so perfect, I wonder if they already did. . .