Depeche Mode - Violator

8.6

to the core, descent, cold to the touch, seeping through the cracks, fixation

Standouts:

"World in My Eyes"

"Personal Jesus"

"Enjoy the Silence"

Judee Sill - Judee Sill

9.1

incantations, in the light, slow-beating, companion, carved out

Standouts:

"The Lamb Ran Away With the Crown"

"My Man on Love"

"Jesus Was a Cross Maker"

Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

8.7

fruits of our labor, liquefied, miles above, vaporous, edge of the world

Standouts:

"Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 6-9)"

"Wish You Were Here"

"Have a Cigar"

Fleetwood Mac - Tusk

8.2

outside comfort zone, no prattle, burning on the edges, the world of you, far removed poles

Standouts:

"What Makes You Think You're the One"

"Sara"

"Angel"

R.E.M. - Automatic for the People

8.5

falling in line, solid ground, unforeseen, docility, not so different

Standouts:

"Sweetness Follows"

"Everybody Hurts"

"Nightswimming"

Prince - 1999

8.5

heat-ray, body from soul, till dawn, interlewd, automaton

Standouts:

"1999"

"International Lover"

"Automatic"