Perhaps one of the best Motown tributes ever done, "Policy of Truth" finds Depeche Mode embracing the same sort of late-'60s slow groove that made songs like "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" such a winner, only retooled to the band's own ends. With a sharp, stabbing beat leading the way, David Gahan's delivery of a sharp Martin Gore lyric of emotional betrayal is accompanied by deep, funky synth bass, subtle guitars, and mysterious drones and horn section-styled keyboard backing. With a chorus featuring a wheezing, aggro harmonica sound, and concluding with simple but effective roars of feedback rising through the mix, it's another monster from Violator. Besides the slightly re-jigged single mix, featuring a different intro and one or two slight changes from the album version, this EP includes three other mixes.