5 Facts About Depeche Mode’s Violator

Violator is Depeche Mode’s highest-selling album, eventually certified triple platinum in the US.

The album was released in 1990 and marked a commercial peak for the band.

It includes the hit singles “Personal Jesus,” “Enjoy the Silence,” and “Policy of Truth.”

Violator’s dark, polished sound helped define the electronic rock genre of the era.

The album’s iconic cover art features a single red rose on a black background.