Erasure

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All Music Guide - Ned Raggett
Having continued course on I Say I Say I Say without adding much to its overall reputation, Erasure took a surprising turn on its self-titled album. With statements at the time indicating Clarke claimed inspiration from the complexity and reach of prog-rock keyboard experiments, the duo entered a less pop-friendly turn for this extensive record. Clarke definitely aims for a more spacy atmosphere throughout Erasure, assisted by sometime Orb compatriot Thomas Fehlmann. While the catchy hooks with which Clarke made his name remain, the arrangements show more grandiose reflections and less full-on dancefloor fun, more Jarre than Moroder. Songs are often much longer than the ...
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - Ned Raggett
Having continued course on I Say I Say I Say without adding much to its overall reputation, Erasure took a surprising turn on its self-titled album. With statements at the time indicating Clarke claimed inspiration from the complexity and reach of prog-rock keyboard experiments, the duo entered a less pop-friendly turn for this extensive record. Clarke definitely aims for a more spacy atmosphere throughout Erasure, assisted by sometime Orb compatriot Thomas Fehlmann. While the catchy hooks with which Clarke made his name remain, the arrangements show more grandiose reflections and less full-on dancefloor fun, more Jarre than Moroder. Songs are often much longer than the quick, punchy numbers the duo became known for, sometimes getting a bit lost along the way as a result. Bell, to his credit, matches Clarke's ambitions well, trying different vocal deliveries, especially with his trademark backing vocal overdubs -- "Rescue Me" being a great example of that. While the overall results don't lead to a fully spectacular record, it's certainly Erasure's most experimental, an indulgence that pays off in surprising ways. One of the more interesting features of the album is who helps out on it -- the London Community Gospel Choir takes a wonderful bow on two tracks, the quietly intoxicating lead single "Stay With Me" and the gentle shimmer of "Rock Me Gently." In one of the more unlikely guest appearances of the time, meanwhile, Mute labelmate Diamanda Galas delivers haunting solo turns on "Rock Me Gently" and "Angel." If not as harrowing as much of her own work, it does provide an interesting addition to a duo not known for its particularly dark vision of life.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 10/24/1995
  • Label: Warner Bros Mod Afw
  • UPC: 075596185226
  • Catalog Number: 61852
  • Sales rank: 75,935

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 Intro: Guess I'm into Feeling (3:37)
  2. 2 Rescue Me (6:10)
  3. 3 Sono Luminus (7:51)
  4. 4 Fingers & Thumbs (Cold Summer's Day) (6:44)
  5. 5 Rock Me Gently (10:01)
  6. 6 Grace (5:54)
  7. 7 Stay with Me (6:43)
  8. 8 Love the Way You Do So (6:39)
  9. 9 Angel (5:36)
  10. 10 I Love You (6:29)
  11. 11 A Long Goodbye (5:33)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Erasure Primary Artist
Diamanda Galás Vocals
Ruby James Background Vocals
London Community Gospel Choir Choir, Chorus
Paul Hickey Background Vocals
Technical Credits
Blaise Dupuy Engineer
Gareth Jones Producer
Andy Bell Contributor
Thomas Fehlmann Producer
George Holt Engineer
Mike Marsh Mastering
Ashley Potter Illustrations
Sly Smith Artwork
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    One of their best albums

    This album is great for those long drives with a friend or alone. While the songs are longer than typical Erasure fare, Clarke allows his electronic wizardry to go "outside the box". Fingers & Thumbs is the best track, and the intro is one of the best a cd can have to get a listener excited about his or her purchase.

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