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From Moscow To Mars
''From Moscow to Mars'' is a retrospective box set from Erasure (duo), Erasure, released in the UK by Mute Records on 9 December 2016. The set commemorates the 30th anniversary of the group's founding, and contains an assortment of previously released and never before released material. Its name is derived from a lyric found within the group's single "Star (Erasure song), Star", "We go waiting for the stars to come showering down... From Moscow to Mars...Universe falling down". The 22 remixes, 19 rarities and 17 live recordings included in the box set were released on digital platforms worldwide on 10 May 2019. Contents The box set contains 12 audio CDs, one DVD, an exclusive photobook, photographs, a postcard set and a "space passport". Three of the CDs contain the group's singles in chronological order. Two contain personal selections, one each from Vince and Andy, of their favourite tracks, and are a selection of singles and album tracks. Two contain a selection of most of thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erasure (duo)
Erasure ( ) are an English synth-pop duo formed in London in 1985, consisting of lead vocalist and songwriter Andy Bell (singer), Andy Bell and songwriter, producer and keyboardist Vince Clarke, previously co-founder of the band Depeche Mode and a member of synth-pop duo Yazoo (band), Yazoo. From their fourth single, "Sometimes (Erasure song), Sometimes" (1986), Erasure established themselves on the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of the most successful acts of the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s. From 1986 to 2007, the pair achieved 24 consecutive top-40 entries in the UK singles chart. By 2009, 34 of their 37 chart-eligible singles and EPs had made the UK top 40, including 17 climbing into the top 10. At the 9th Brit Awards, 1989 Brit Awards, Erasure won the Brit Awards, Brit Award for Brit Award for British Group, Best British Group. Erasure made their debut with the studio album ''Wonderland (Erasure album), Wonderland'' in 1986, although it did not perform well chart-wise. With ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild!
''Wild!'' is the fourth studio album by English synth-pop duo Erasure. Released in October 1989, the album was produced by the band, along with Gareth Jones and Mark Saunders, and released by Mute Records in the UK and Sire Records in the U.S. History During the album's production, singer Andy Bell recorded with producer Gareth Jones at the Church Studios, while Vince Clarke worked on the synths and programming with producer Mark Saunders at Vince's home studio—both in London. Upon release, ''Wild!'' became Erasure's second consecutive number-one album in the UK and all four singles taken from the album hit the UK Top 20, with " Drama!" and " Blue Savannah" reaching the Top 5. In the U.S., the album reached number 57 on the ''Billboard'' 200, but none of the singles released from it charted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Three songs from ''Wild!'' charted on ''Billboard A billboard (also called a hoarding in the UK and many other parts of the world) is a large ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama!
"Drama!" is the first single released from English synth-pop duo Erasure's fourth studio album, ''Wild!'' (1989). Written by Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, the song begins with a low-key keyboard line and a subdued vocal from Bell. As the song progresses, the instrumentation and vocals become more hectic, ultimately ending as a full-blown dance track. "Drama!" contains a "Guilty!" exclamation throughout, provided by Scottish band the Jesus and Mary Chain, who were recording in the studio next door. The song was met with critical acclaim from both music critics and fans. "Drama!" was issued by Mute Records in the UK and Sire Records in the United States. The B-side, "Sweet, Sweet Baby", contains vocal samples from the 1968 Jane Fonda film '' Barbarella'' and the 1974 John Carpenter film '' Dark Star''. Critical reception Ned Raggett from AllMusic remarked that "Drama!" "has a slightly hysterical tone to it, but its strong dancefloor surge and weirdly droning backing ndyBell harm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crackers International
''Crackers International'' is a Christmas EP released by English synth-pop duo Erasure in November 1988, in between the albums '' The Innocents'' (1988) and ''Wild!'' (1989). The EP reached number-one in Denmark and Argentina, and peaked at number two in the United Kingdom and Ireland. History The EP appeared in several different versions. The original UK release by Mute Records consisted of four original, self-produced tracks. In the UK, where at the time EPs were eligible for the singles chart, it became one of Erasure's most successful releases, matching the number two peak of 1986's " Sometimes". It was promoted with a simple music video for the lead track "Stop!", showing Clarke and Bell performing the song on a stage surrounded by "stop", "no entry", "give way" and similar road signs. In the US, ''Crackers International'' was still considered an EP, although two remixes were added (bringing the track list count to six) when Sire Records released it. In the US, where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Little Respect
"A Little Respect" is a song written and recorded by British synth-pop duo Erasure (duo), Erasure, released in September 1988 by Mute Records, Mute. It was written by Vince Clarke and Andy Bell (singer), Andy Bell. The lyrics are a plea to a lover to show compassion and respect. The heavily synthesized instrumentation is accentuated by acoustic guitar and Bell's vocal falsetto in the chorus. It was their tenth single, from their third studio album, ''The Innocents (Erasure album), The Innocents'' (1988). Known as one of their signature songs, the single reached number four on the UK Singles Chart and was Erasure's second consecutive top-20 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, where it made number 14, and reached number two on the US ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Dance Club Songs, Dance Club Play chart. There are several remixes of the song. It was originally mixed by Mark Saunders (record producer), Mark Saunders and Phil Legg on the 1988 UK singles, and J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chains Of Love (Erasure Song)
"Chains of Love" is a song by English synth-pop duo Erasure, released in May 1988 as their ninth single overall. It was written by Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, and released by Mute Records as the second single from Erasure's third studio album, '' The Innocents'' (1988). In the United States, Sire Records released it as the first single. The chorus is memorable for Bell's use of falsetto. The album version was produced by Stephen Hague and was slightly remixed for its single release (most notably the album version starts cold, while the radio version contains a short synthesizer pattern as an intro). The accompanying music video featured Clarke and Bell performing the song while being hoisted through the air by thick, metal chains. Composition "Chains of Love" is an uptempo dance-oriented synth-pop track with Clarke's signature analogue sound and Bell's lyrics about breaking through any restrictions or stereotypes of what love should be. The lyrics allude subtly to Bell's desire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Innocents (Erasure Album)
''The Innocents'' is the third studio album by English synth-pop duo Erasure, released on 10 April 1988 by Sire and Reprise Records in the United States and on 18 April 1988 by Mute Records in Germany and the United Kingdom. Produced by Stephen Hague, it was the release that made Erasure superstars in their home country of the UK and gave them their breakthrough in the US. ''The Innocents'' became the first in a string of number-one albums by Erasure in the UK, turning double platinum with sales over 600,000. Thanks to heavy exposure on MTV, it also spawned two major ''Billboard'' Hot 100 hits, a Top 50 placing on the ''Billboard'' 200 and Platinum album certification in the US. According to Nielsen SoundScan, 23 years after its release the album has sold a total of 5 million copies worldwide. It is their best selling album to date. The album was remastered and re-released on 26 October 2009 to celebrate its 21st anniversary. Prefaced by an EP of remixes led by album track "P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ship Of Fools (Erasure Song)
"Ship of Fools" is a song by English synth-pop duo Erasure, released in February 1988 by Mute as the lead single from their third studio album, '' The Innocents'' (1988). The song was written by Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, and produced by Stephen Hague and Dave Jacob. It peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart, and was the duo's eighth single overall and their fourth UK Top 10 single. The music video for the song was directed by Phillip Vile. Critical reception Ian Gittins from ''Melody Maker'' said, "Well over the usual Erasure HiNRG yelp. Andy Bell's shrill defiance grates, jogging up and down with upful glee and tiresomely obvious. But here, for once, they make contact. "Ship of Fools" has great hooks like a lump in the throat which he levers round, lost in a rich sound all about regret and wry sorrow. For once not clear what he's singing about, and I'm really not bothered. Touching." Colin Irwin from '' Number One'' wrote, "Memorable in a tooth-achey kind of way an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Circus (song)
"The Circus" is a song by English synth-pop duo Erasure, released on 21 September 1987 as the band's seventh single overall. It is also the title track on their second studio album, '' The Circus'' (1987). Written by Erasure members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, the song was a departure from the shiny pop of their six previous singles, creating a more down-tempo and melancholy mood. Essentially a synth-pop track, the music is accentuated by acoustic guitar and a continuous circus-like accordion. The lyrics touch on social issues, rare for the duo, and centre on the lament of "working men", whose bright futures and job securities are left shattered in the modern world of greedy corporations and technology. The song's distinctive and unusual sound is said to have been inspired by Bell hearing a record being played backwards. The album version clocks at 5.30 minutes, so it was remixed for single release to a much more radio-friendly 3:50 minutes. Mute Records issued it as the fourt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victim Of Love (Erasure Song)
"Victim of Love" is a song by English synth-pop duo Erasure, released on 18 May 1987 as their sixth single overall. It was the third single to be lifted from the duo's second studio album, '' The Circus'' (1987), released six weeks earlier, and was remixed for single release. Written by band members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, it incorporates the signature Erasure sound of uptempo rhythm, analogue synthesizer and a prominent acoustic guitar. Bell's lyrics pertain to one's apprehension when entering into a new love relationship. The song's protagonist doesn't "want to look like some kind of fool" or become a "victim of love". Upon its release, it became the second UK Top 10 single for Erasure, peaking at number seven. It also hit number one on the US Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart (Clarke and Bell would have to wait eighteen years before their second US Dance chart-topper). The song remains one of Erasure's signature songs and is a concert favourite. Critical reception Chri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |