Studio Album · No. 7
Violator Songwriting Credits by Depeche Mode
Produced by Depeche Mode, Flood · Engineered by Pino Pischetola, Peter Iversen, Steve Lyon, Goh Hotoda
Mute
Synth-PopElectropopAlternative Rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 9 of 9 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 9 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Depeche Mode carries a lyricist or composer credit.
9 trackswritten by Depeche Mode
0 tracksoutside writers
Depeche Mode's roles on this album
Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
9
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
1990
Released
Data Insight
Nine tracks, every one written by Martin Gore alone. It is the biggest record the band ever made and the credit sheet has a single name on it.
Violator came out on Mute in March 1990, reached number seven on the Billboard 200 and was certified triple platinum in America.
Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
World in My Eyes
#52
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Depeche ModeFlood | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 2 |
Sweetest Perfection
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Depeche ModeFlood | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 3 |
Personal Jesus
#28
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Depeche ModeFlood | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 4 |
Halo
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Depeche ModeFlood | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 5 |
Waiting for the Night
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Depeche ModeFlood | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 6 |
Enjoy the Silence
#8
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Depeche ModeFlood | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 7 |
Policy of Truth
#15
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Depeche ModeFlood | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 8 |
Blue Dress
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Depeche ModeFlood | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
| 9 |
Clean
|
Martin Gore | Martin Lee Gore | Depeche ModeFlood | Depeche Mode (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Violator
Who wrote Violator?
Martin Gore, all nine tracks, alone.
How high did the singles chart?
"Enjoy the Silence" reached number 8 on the Hot 100, "Policy of Truth" number 15, "Personal Jesus" number 28 and "World in My Eyes" number 52.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications rather than a sales figure. It was certified triple platinum by the RIAA.
Who produced it?
The band with Flood.
Who engineered it?
Pino Pischetola, Peter Iversen, Steve Lyon and Goh Hotoda, with François Kevorkian mixing most of the record.
Did it win anything?
"Enjoy the Silence" won Best British Single at the 1991 Brit Awards.
How long is the album?
47:02 across nine tracks.