Depeche Mode: Violator Album Review Part 4 - The Singles & B-Sides

[@VaughnGeorge]

Here is Part 4 of my "Violator Album Review Series !!" Be sure to watch parts 1, 2 and 3 before watching this episode!! Do Enjoy!! Please "Like", Subscribe" and get involved by leaving a comment below!! Thank you for being a part of the VG community!! VG :-)

[@ninawildr4207]

Oh my your demonstration comparing Dangerous and Stipped blew my mind🤯

[@VaughnGeorge]

Good to hear !! VG :-)

[@Socimer]

Same here! You’re a Wizard VG!! Hahaha. Wow! At 50, didn’t think something about DM would blow my mind. 😂🤣

[@ltplounge8318]

@@Socimer Precious and Enjoy the Silence are similar in this regard.

[@niklasandersson9084]

"Dangerous" is my second favourite B-side. only topped by "My Joy" that i sometimes think, is the best song they ever recorded.

[@johnbarrett5268]

I love My joy too, shame there were no more besides from SOFAD.

[@atudarden342]

“My Joy” should have definitely been on “Faith & Devotion”.

[@jansson2424]

Yeah, My Joy is a wonderful song, also the great Slow Slide Mix.

[@ebeneke]

Agree with Dangerous. What about Happiest Girl? I totally LOVE that song. (Jack Mix)

[@ericp8428]

My Joy is in my top 10 DM tracks. So good.

[@SyntheticFilms]

"Dangerous" should have been performed live by DM years ago. Forced To Mode got it right using it to kick-off one of their concerts. Excellent track.

[@erichschoenholtz5170]

Agreed. Songs like: Rush, Dangerous, Stories of Old, Something to Do need to be considered.

[@lisajohnson1528]

Forced to mode do a lot of songs I wish depeche would do live they sound amazing too depeche have missed alan more than Alan has missed depeche

[@strychnyne3530]

Strangelove does it as well.

[@niklasandersson9084]

You forgot "Sibeling" also a b-side to "Enjoy the silence"

[@VaughnGeorge]

Oops!! Right you are!! Thank you for pointing this out !! VG :-)

[@johnbarrett5268]

Sibelliing is the weakest b side from the sessions. I love Kaleid the live mix is fab used on the World Violation tour still my fave gig of all time.

[@janisrudzitis437]

@@VaughnGeorge Actually I like quite a lot Sibeling for its dark mood

[@szigetilaci4276]

Sibeling is my favourite instrumental track from Depeche Mode

[@wjec1970]

@@szigetilaci4276 I agree, it's beautiful, but I think Stjarna from the Little 15 12-inch is an awesome DM instrumental too, that is one of Gore's finest.

[@Gopher86]

Thanks Vaughn for everything you've done for the communities of Depeche. I personally became this massive fan because my cousin listened to Happiest Girl in 1990 when I was only 4 years old. My older brother picked up on that track, but was more a fan of Sea of Sin, later on Personal Jesus, then the whole Violator album. I swear, my first memories of music are Clean, the pump mix of Personal Jesus and Sea of Sin. For that I shall forever remain grateful for having such an awesome cousin and brother, haha. :-)

[@VaughnGeorge]

You ar every welcome my dear friend!! Thank you for sharing your passion and your story with us!! VG :-)

[@bonetti311]

In my opinion Dangerous could fit in between Sweetest Perfection and Personal Jesus. Further I think the best mix is the Sensual Mix even it´s 5.24 min long. The original mix of Dangerous consists a lot of a similar sound like in Halo. And I like the vibe and atmosphere of the Sensual Mix. The end of Sweetest Perfection fits into start of Dangerous and the end of Dangerous fits into the start of Personal Jesus.

[@Sitchad1]

Thanks for these series. Violator remains the best album I've heard soundwise but I never understood why a song like Dangerous was not included in the album.

[@ctspf]

Hi, Vaughn! An excellent video, as usual. Very instructive and perfectly explained. A few random thoughts: * Since MFTM, Violator and SOFAD are considered DM's creative peak (I personally would add SGR to that list), it should come as no surprise that the B-Sides recorded during that 6-year period (1987-1993) are excellent as well. In terms of darkness, Violator's B-Sides stand somewhere between MFTM's and SOFAD's and to me that's the perfect balance (though I enjoy "Stjärna" and "My joy" as well, to name just a few). * I think the intro to "Dangerous" shares some similarities with "The Robots" ' bassline (the one that starts after the bubbly sounds). It's something that popped up into my mind the first time I heard it and, since you're talking about DM's B-Sides of the Violator era (and "Dangerous" in particular), I thought I could mention it. BTW: It might be funny to do a mashup of both songs. It could be called "Dangerous Robots" :D. * Madonna's "Vogue" has TR-909 drums (and not TR-808) if I remember correctly. Cheers and stay safe, Vaughn!

[@alexwestconsulting]

Dangerous is one of their best songs, period.

[@fredbrenno]

I think Dangerous is one of DMs best songs from that period. It is fantastic and the best B-side ever ! By the way, the snare on Enjoy the silence was not an 808, but sounded more like a sampled 909-snare . . I remember I did not like that sound, and the fact that they used it, I thought that it was way to mainstream,, but I I got used to it :-) Good reviews, as allways Vaughn !

[@Nephilim-81]

Dangerous is absolutely badass. It definitely would make a lovely 8th track slot on the album. Violator really could have been a 10 track album. It would’ve worked and I think nobody would’ve batted an eye for Dangerous making the cut. :) Just goes to show you the depth DM had in 89/90.

[@antoniabermudezann4233]

Couldn't express It Better believe me! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻♥️♥️♥️

[@alexgalaktionov9952]

“Dangerous” could be opening track on side B of Vinyl album followed by “Enjoy the silence”. It fits perfectly from my point of view and make identical number of tracks on both sides of the vinyl.

[@VaughnGeorge]

Good suggestion !! VG :-)

[@Esperluet]

The overdub bass line in Dangerous by Francois Kevorkian is stunning.

[@mus31]

Love these reviews Mr VG!

[@daveaskew2105]

Dangerous is an UNBELIEVABLE song! The stupid thing at the time of release was that the sensual mix was included on the 12 inch record and not the original version which has an extra verse....."but that's the price I have to pay.."......the 7" version is the best by far...

[@petcucristi8002]

Always listen Dangerous with the rest of the album,after Clean...great content George!

[@jamesnewman48]

I have fond memories of In your memory and Fools.

[@callactm14]

Yeah, amazing tracks

[@586101]

As usual, this was a great video, Vaughn! When I bought Violator as a teen, I was very surprised that Dangerous was not on the album. I think that Violator is perfect the way that it turned out, but due to the fact that the single had mulitple remixes of both tracks, I was sure that it would be included. At any rate, it remains one of my all-time favorite DM tracks!

[@VaughnGeorge]

Thank you so much !! VG :-)

[@adammartin8608]

Great job Vaughn! I would have given a little more love toward Sea Of Sin. I would understand how Martin wrote it with the rest of the catalogue of tracks and it has a sultry sound to it! Keep up the great work mate!

[@VaughnGeorge]

Thank you for the kind words Adam !! VG 🎹👍😎

[@kobusch1]

Berlin Banter will release a cover of Dangerous as their debut single this Friday (March 19)!! While still an electronic song, Berlin Banter is taking Dangerous to a different genre, turning it into a more intimate track with a cinematic feel. Find it on Spotify (or Apple, Deezer etc) from Friday!

[@thesynthfloyd]

Vaughn, I think Vogue it's a TR909 snare. Some ppl say that Enjoy the Silence snare is sampled from Bizarre Love Triangle from New Order. Wich is a 909 snare added to some a accoustic snare sample.

[@pewburrito]

"Dangerous" is the "Justified & Ancient (single version w/ Tammy Wynette)" of the KLF White Room album. After awhile they just started packaging the CD 5-track w/ the album.

[@chrishuggett3697]

I completely agree. I feel dangerous should have been on the album for sure. I would have put it second to keep the upbeat flow going after world in my eyes. Also, I feel it's good to have a couple of Dave vocal tracks to start the album before going into a slower Martin track. When I listen to the album as a whole I always include dangerous as if it was a part of the actual album ;) Another great review, Vaughn!

[@VaughnGeorge]

Cheers to you Chris !! VG

[@jodiegoodwin2973]

I'm going to sign up to your Patreon as soon as I can, I love this content and can't wait to discuss it in more detail! Amazing videos and so great to be part of the community of the best band in the world.

[@paulmansell2693]

Vaughn. Thanks for the beer invite. I'll take you up on that next time you're able to be allowed into UK. Just listened to Dangerous again. It's a phenomenal track. PJesus came out in August 1989, a long time before Violator. I suspect it was the B Side to PJ because it was the only other finished track they had at the time!! I also think because it's sooo strong and strange to US audiences in particular, which explains why it became best selling 12inch in Warner's history (not 7inch, like you say in your video. Not here to nit-pick, mate) Keep up the food work. Gonna watch the Pino upload in a bit, once my cat is under control.

[@awildermode]

Kaleid used as intro to World Violation Tour.

[@VaughnGeorge]

Indeed it was !! VG :-)

[@arnearne1965]

Love that intro ❤️👍🏼

[@paulmansell2693]

Vaigjan, dude. Smashed it again!!! Cheers. Know why the instrumental songs are B-Sides, cos they don't fit the vibe. BUT the vocal tracks!!!!!! ANY of them - Dangerous (ha-ha my predictive text tried to change it to Dangermouse - long story!!!), Sea of Sin and Happiest Girl are musically, sonically, vocally and lyrically as good - let's not be MODEst - better than most band's A-sides. Truly the greatest period of their career

[@paulmansell2693]

The greatest period of the greatest band

[@johnbarrett5268]

I love Violator just as much as when I played it for the first time in 1990. DM will never top this.

[@sitluxetluxfuit4481]

Been waiting for this night to fall, I know that Vaughn will save us all.

[@wencesmanzano1626]

Here it is, at last!

[@AnalogX64]

Excellent :) I was looking forward to this one :)

[@MrPomelo555]

Dangerous would have fit well right after World in my Eyes. I believe it would still make a great single if it was re-recorded and produced to make it more modern and slick.

[@MrPomelo555]

As a matter of fact, it would be great to see YOU make a cover of it, @VaughnGeorge !

[@chrishuggett3697]

agree with this completely!

[@wencesmanzano1626]

I voted Dangerous too, and if I had to place the song in Violator, I think it would fit between Sweetest Perfection and Personal Jesus... Anyway, breaking the order of that album would be some kind of aberration for me.

[@VaughnGeorge]

I think you are right!! Slotting it in as track 3 on Violator is a perfect idea!! VG :-)

[@kryptych]

I've always thought it could fit either there or between "Halo" and "Waiting For the Night."

[@johnbarrett5268]

I agree Dangerous is superb maybe lyrically not the strongest but the music wow all electronics I still play it loads to this day. Love these vids VG I’ve been following you from the start. Keep up the good work hopefully more soon.

[@crispincrunch2453]

Ya had it right, Vaughn. ‘Dangerous’ slots very nicely in between ‘Waiting For The Night’ and ‘Enjoy The Silence’. I mean, that’s where I would put it also.

[@ernestoromo3344]

THANK YOU VAUGHN: VERY EXPLICIT AND FUN🙏🏻🌹🎼

[@VaughnGeorge]

Glad you liked it! VG !! VG :-)

[@Sitchad1]

By the way, the sensual mix version of Dangerous should have been the one included in the album. It's the best version to my ears.

[@VaughnGeorge]

Yes that was a great version for sure!! VG ;-)

[@alexandrujelev]

Always felt that Dangerous was their best b-side ever, with Happiest girl a close second. In terms of where Dangerous would best fit on the album, perhaps in between World in my eyes and Sweetest perfection?

[@chrishuggett3697]

agreed!

[@shallowwaters6690]

Love this! Happiest Girl is my favorite B-side but the track flow in the album is so amazing I wouldn’t want to add or subtract anything from it.

[@cutalin]

The first video I've ever seen and song that I heard was World in my eyes. I was 9 and I told my dad to buy me a casette with Depeche Mode. He bought a casette with all World in my eyes mixes and b-sides. Sea of Sin was even better than World in My eyes, I couldn't believe how amazing was this Depeche Mode band. Of course I got hooked from then on.

[@MartinidM]

And comment regarding Kaleid. This song track is very strong but it had different work to do. This song was prepared to be the intro for the tour. It was the first task, then to a b-side.

[@GeorgeDemin]

World In My Eyes is my favorite song ever. Already missed these vids✌🏼

[@MUSiC-world-20986]

It was Fletcher's favourite, too

[@wawawswfc4957]

World in my eyes....quality ....but 4 me waiting 4 the night ...is 1 of the best songs ever written

[@VaughnGeorge]

Indeed !! VG :-)

[@beatatomaszewska5009]

Violator this is intuitive , intimate , emotional meeting. Always I saw this record like this . Vaughn, your interpretation this is ..... a virtuoso rendition . "Violator "? Isn`t it a beautiful sight ? , not only music but too cover.... one rose .... and the black wall. .... Recently I forgot told you , addition for my previously to answer.;))).... not only , you are great playing , you are teaching .... but today ... you are singing ;)

[@JaredDavis145]

Dangerous is definitely the strongest B-side from this era. I actually like Kaleid more than Happiest Girl and Sea of Sin. Those two tracks are not bad but I don't think they fit the rest of the material in terms of atmosphere. In terms of placement, I think Dangerous could fit very well between Sweetest Perfection and Personal Jesus.

[@andyry1269]

Thank you for this, Sir. I never looked at Violator as a timeless album before this. Often the drums give the song away. Very strong B-sides indeed. -Andy Ry Denmark.

[@TheSpeedy197]

Dangerous with sea of sin a close second👍🎶🎵

[@woodydmbhl]

Great video Vaughn! My favourite is Kaleid followed by Dangerous and I’d put Kaleid after Blue Dress

[@paulmansell2693]

Apologies Vaughn, but you're the only uploader I have time for and at 47years old I probably should know better but I don't

[@EmpressTouch]

The 'Violator' recordings sure did result with outstanding b-sides. I'm surprised there hasn't been a re-release with the nine original album tracks opening the CD, followed on by: 10. 'Memphisto', 11. 'Happiest Girl', 12. 'Dangerous', 13. 'Sibeling', 14. 'Kaleid', 15. 'Sea Of Sin' acting as an extended album play tracklist, as opposed to mere further listening. Depeche Mode's support team, from Daniel Miller, down through all of the Mute Liberation Technologies organisation, have done a great job of piecing together tracklists consistently and brilliantly. In fact, I believe their first mistake didn't happen until 2005's 'Playing The Angel' album, where track #6 should've been 'Newborn' - the 'A Pain That I'm Used To' b-side - in place of 'Macro'.

[@rolanbc]

"Dangerous", "sea of sin" and "happiest girl" are great songs that could have been added to the album perfectly. And I would add to my all time dM b-sides list "My joy" and "fools", followed closely by "flexible" and "Oberkorn"

[@MartinidM]

4:24 It was 12” single vinyl version as the best selling single in WB history.

[@michaelkuchenbecker1688]

Happiest girl's got the best remixes. Both instrumental and vocal version.

[@Tomversal]

I haven't finished yet so not sure if you'll mention it but to me Dangerous sounds like a tribute to Kraftwerk's "The Robots"

[@Sir_Eyeball]

I read somewhere that 'Dangerous' was thought to be on the album but they couldn't finish it in time for the record. I don't know how much truth lies in there (especially because it was released on 'Personal Jesus' as the B-Side which was released before the album) but it would explain just how good this song is imo. I would put it after 'Sweetest Perfection', hard to explain why. It would fit there best. I also love 'Sibeling', I already read that you forgot it, no worries, errare humanum est! I generally really like DMs B-Sides, sometimes even more than album tracks. My favorite B-sides are: Dangerous, Fools, Pleasure little Treasure, Surrender, Newborn and Ghost.

[@GeorgeDemin]

I think in case of Violator, there are no b-sides to add to the album, because the songs on the album are just platinum. With that being said, I strongly believe that on SOFAD “My Joy” should’ve made the album instead of “Get Right With Me”

[@jamesroney1874]

Drop Policy of Truth from Violator and replace it with Dangerous. PoT would then be an Ok b-side along with the others. Not that huge a fan of Violator era B-sides personally, but Dangerous was outstanding.

[@MUSiC-world-20986]

I ACTUALLY love "Policy of Truth". My favourite song from "Violator"

[@ninawildr4207]

I adore Kaleid! But Dangerous is the best...but I wouldn't touch Violator...it's perfect as is...

[@niklasandersson9084]

I wouldn't want any of the b-sides on the main album. "Violator" is perfect as it is, all 47 minutes of it. An album shouldn't be longer than that.

[@johnbarrett5268]

Totally agree but still superb b sides when the band cared about the music sadly they are past there prime now.

[@antoniabermudezann4233]

@@johnbarrett5268 I wouldn't say that Much! I meant, emmm well don't get me wrong but I LOVE Them just the way they are, used to be and Obviously for the rest of My LIFE...

[@HappiestG]

All of the Violator b-sides were genius -- in high school drama class, I used Memphisto in a play to accompany a death scene 😆. I think you could put Dangerous after World in my Eyes or on just before Enjoy the Silence. My fave is Sea of Sin though... Let's stick that right after Enjoy the Silence... But for real I wouldn't change a thing about Violator..

[@anitaklisovic7782]

Melting down, Dangerous is such a beuautiful song

[@Soul_In_Isolation]

The only b-side that could have had a natural placement in the original tracklist is "Happiest Girl" imo. Right between "PoT" and "Blue Dress". And if I am not mistaken they actually had plans to make it on the album. "Dangerous" is in my own top 3 of entire DM catalogue, but it's hard to find a spot for it on "Violator" without removing something else. "Sea Of Sin" shoud have been an off-album single. This song had a proper hit potential. It was later proved by The Bloodhound Gang who took "Sea Of Sin" motive to make their popular "The Ballad Of Chasy Lane".

[@RobinPM100]

Exactly, I wrote about it here in other video, Violator could have been perfect as 10 tracks album with Dangerous, I love this track, so strong, I like it more than Clean f.e., definitely should have been on the album

[@VaughnGeorge]

Absolutely agree with you Robin!! VG :-)

[@dezb1]

B side I'd pick would be 'Dangerous' and it would put it in the track list between 'Blue dress' and 'Clean'.

[@GeorgeDemin]

To me, the best version of Happiest Girl is not the original one, but the “Pulsating Orbital Vocal Mix”, so great, one of my most favorite DM remixes

[@strangewordsmusic]

Amazing review! Cheers from strangewordsmusic

[@VaughnGeorge]

You are welcome and thank you !! VG:-)

[@ageless30]

The endless debate on why a track didn't make an album. I had a long winded conversation about The Cure's B-sides just the other day. FYI ... I actually saw someone strip to Dangerous sometime in the mid 90's.

[@fabperez8621]

I loveeeee Happiest Girl 🙌🏾❤😍

[@ewashortnotsofastandfuriou6947]

Sunday just got better! 🥰Dangerous and Sea of sin are my favorites. If it was up to me I would have put Dangerous between Blue dress and Clean.

[@007NASHL]

I would have added Dangerous after World in my Eyes. For some reason when I bought the album when it first came out I thought nine tracks was short for an album. However the time is about average for a typical album. Would I add it now? Probably not.

[@kirillurvancev2116]

Thank you

[@VaughnGeorge]

You are very welcome!! VG 🎹😎👍

[@StenSturesKanal]

I thought "Dangerous" was a part of the original album. I can only blame the fact that I originally listened to the deluxe version on Spotify. I thought it ended with Dangerous which is a great song but a bad way of ending the album. "Why didn't they end it with 'Clean'?"

[@SyntheticFilms]

When they released the remastered version of "Violator" on CD/DVD in 2006, the B-sides were included separately in PCM stereo on the DVD. Subsequent digital releases included the extra tracks at the conclusion of the album.

[@instantnoiseproductions7624]

We have released our reinterpretation of Dangerous today, find it on Spotify: "Berlin Banter - Dangerous"

[@ms.blackcat]

I first heard Sea of Sin tonal mix on Halloween , a Goth special, off a radio years ago. They were releasing Martyr at the time. At that time, I didn't know it was off of Violator or that it was a B side. I discovered the rest of the b sides of DM on KZbin. Dangerous also very good. Especially, when you put as an instrumental to a video 📹 I did filming 🐝. I think before Waiting For the Night. I think Waiting For the Night should be move after Blue Dress. Keep it mellow at the end.

[@antoniabermudezann4233]

Sorry Vaughn It was My Grandsons' Birthday a year old! Hahaha last Sunday that's why I didn't write anything! Hopefully today I'll be able to discuss about All This... Alright? LOVE ♥️ You & Your Marvelous Vids...

[@tgwindu1203]

Hey Vaughn... Again, great job. I do like this series on Violator. "The sonic perfection, to call my own" ;) lol My fav. B song is Dangerous (which I've covered by the way). If I had to choose one more song for Violator, that would be the one. It' a strong song and I think the mood is much more Violator a-like than the other B songs. As many said here, I would put it (on, please don't question why... lol) just between Sweetest Perfection and Personal Jesus. But I think Violator is perfect. No need to add more IMO. But it's a tricky challenge Vaughn, because after listening so much to this album, it's hard to imagine something else on it ;). Personally, I don't feel that Enjoy The Silence is "dated". I get your opinion, but I do believe the rest of the song is timeless. If you talk about drums sounds, I think that Policy Of Truth is much more "dated". That electro drums sounds like the 90's techno IMHO. May be we have a debate here ;) lol. Take care.

[@Reprodestruxion]

That drum sound is back btw whereas Italodisco....

[@Lofote]

I think HAPPIEST GIRL (especially in the KISS-A-MIX variant) sounds the most modern actually of these all, SEA OF SIN is more showing its age and being an in-between 80-90 song.

[@atudarden342]

Dangerous (Sensual Mix) is a masterpiece but I could see why is wasn’t included on Violator. As opposed to “My Joy” which definitely should have been put on Faith & Devotion and place right after “ Mercy In You” on the album. They also should have taken out “Judas” and “Get Right With Me” and put them as b-sides making that album only a nine song release which would have cemented it as a absolute masterpiece.

[@anitaklisovic7782]

Jesus, just look at the cover, brilliant, everything is brilliant, visuals, music, videos, covers, their look....

[@daveschrdinger]

I don't like the song "Blue dress", that's why I put "Mephisto" on its place. Beautiful, claustrophobic, dark and creepy track.

[@MrPomelo555]

This opinion might get you expelled from the Vaughn George channel (joking).

[@johnbarrett5268]

I like blue dress the link to clean all the odd sounds

[@johnbarrett5268]

@@MrPomelo555 lol

[@jerryjayson67]

Only time so far I would differ from your opinions is the B sides on Violator that were not on the actual album. MEMPHESTO was my favorite as I loved all the instrumental pieces of DM. And also Memphesto showcased perfectly the album sound ambience of that whole album in general I especially liked the live versions of Memphesto as I loved the changes they did to the song live so broody and dark especially how they used it in the beginning of these live shows just like they did 101 live with Pimpf Dangerous wouldn't in my opinion fit seamlessly continuation with the track listing even though it's a solid song Yet hindsight, Memphesto was in a way included in the album during the interim between songs which was just perfect

[@szigetilaci4276]

Check this disco track and compare to Enjoy The Silence: "Ten City - That's The Way Love Is (Deep House Mix Extended Version)"

[@anitaklisovic7782]

I would put it behind Enjoy the silence, can't describe why, it fits there, at least for me

[@RajeSharm]

From Violator B sides: Dangerous- sensual mix 👌🏽👌🏽🎹 Sea of sin -Tonal mix - ALAN should have given some B sides instrumental...(Yes I will whine about AW till the end⛪ 🤣😅)

[@johnbarrett5268]

I miss Alan too the sonic Synth Lord

[@kennethvalbjoern]

The snare on Enjoy the silence is not from the TR808 but from the TR909 (the classic "dance" snare).

[@VaughnGeorge]

Thank you Kenneth for setting the record straight!! VG :-)

[@paulmansell2693]

Vaughn. Hi mate. Just listening to Enigma's first album MCMXC.aD. There's hints of Mephisto and Sibeling there. If you would only stop releasing stuff so quicky... I might be able to catch up one day

[@beatatomaszewska5009]

Great , geat , great is Kaleid 7" Version... Great , absolutly great !!!

[@diogobastos9940]

Just naming names, Stripped is in G Major and Dangerous in C# minor if anyone is willing for more specific than "this key here" :D

[@VaughnGeorge]

Thank you bro !! I have never studied music so thanks for teaching me the names of the actual key they are in!! VG :-)

[@diogobastos9940]

@@VaughnGeorge I know you didn't and, to be honest, it really doesn't matter at all ;) If there is such a thing, you know more about music than the vast majority ;)

[@VaughnGeorge]

@@diogobastos9940 cheers brother!! “I’m always willing to learn if you’ve got something to teach....” VG🎹😎👍

[@crniveo]

My favorite is Happiest Girl (Kiss-A-Mix); when it swirls up to chorus...omg. I especially love the instrumentals (Alan Wilder fanboy alert); Sibeling always gives me that eastern block depress mode vibe; That's the sound of socialism you people seem to want so much LOL. Talk about going backwards badum-ptss. Memphisto - for some reason I'm thinking: Mickey Mouse - The Sorcerer's Apprentice, when he causes *FLOOD* badum-ptss...

[@vethum]

Dangerous absolutely should have been on the album. It's pretty much my favorite DM song ever. Where would I place it on Violator? Either after World In My Eyes or after Personal Jesus.

[@staffordbt]

I think dangerous would have fit on black celebration 😉

[@VaughnGeorge]

Yes it is very BLACK CELEBRATION !! VG :-)

[@ReginatorNet]

Dangerous sonically fits between Policy of Truth and Blue Dress... but it may be taboo to have three upbeat songs in a row (Enjoy The Silence, Policy of Truth & Dangerous). All the B-Sides are great but, they sound like they need more work to become an album track.

[@luikosta580]

Do you hear the similarity between sea of sin and Lilian, too ? 🤔 ... My 10. Violator Song would be Dangerous. Its so great to hear Dangerous live at a Forced to Mode Concert 🖤🌹

[@petcucristi8002]

Dangerous,yes,it should be on the album

[@sandress2024]

I think the song Dangerous didn't make it to the album because it was similar to Stripped. The group, realizing this similarity, did not dare to put it in the album.

[@VaughnGeorge]

You may be right !! VG :-)

[@agentblue52]

I think Violator was titled as such because they violated their own rule of "not using the same sound twice" or sampling from other recordings. The Enjoy The Silence beat sampled the house tracks popular during that time, if my memory is correct, from an Inner City track. World In My Eyes has some sounds similar to early Karftwerk. So maybe Flood encouraged being a Violator? 😉 I believe Black Celebration and Music For The Masses are better albums and a more accurate representation of the core Depeche Mode sound. I'm not saying Violator is bad, It is still in my Top 5 DM albums.

[@MrSkunky2009]

What an Album... Maybe the best !!!

[@michaelkuchenbecker1688]

Kaleid served well as the intro to the World Violation shows. Great bass line and vocoder fx. Also like the remix a lot.

[@VaughnGeorge]

It was indeed a great opener for the live show!! VG :-)

[@johnj28]

Dangerous is by far my favorite but I did love Sea of Sin and Happiest Girl also. It speaks of how great the album is by the bands ability to leave them off the album. I personally believe Dangerous could have been a single! I would have put Dangerous in the 8th position after Policy of Truth and before Blue Dress!