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#271 Post by PSBForTheMasses »

NikacP0kac wrote: Fri 02 Feb 2024, 4:49 pm
PSBForTheMasses wrote: Fri 02 Feb 2024, 4:45 pm
dbaseboy wrote: Fri 02 Feb 2024, 2:33 pm It’s just been made BBC Radio 2’s Record of the Week.
In YouTube comments, an Erasure fan wrote that the new single (I forgot the song's name) was way better than Loneliness but BBC 2 would probably still choose Loneliness as the Record of the Week but he hoped that BBC2 would come to their senses this time and choose the Erasure song instead. Still no luck there, lol :)
Does Erasure even have brand new music out? There's only a Vince Clarke solo album, very sombre and ambient, pretty good actually.
It is called "Time hearts full of love" according to that fan.

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#272 Post by Roundhead General »

I've saved posting my thoughts for a couple of days to give it plenty of listens and allow myself plenty off time to form an informed opinion. And I'm really glad I did. When I initially heard it on its first listen I felt a little "Meh" about it. After a few more listens I thought it was ok. I liked the sound and production but was left a little cold. It was only last night when it all finally clicked. Now I absolutey love it. I like the Radio mix but it truly comes in too its own when you listen to the Album mix. The extra length and the breakdown in the middle really give it chance to breathe. James Ford's production is realty good and love the orchestra and horns. More than anything else this provides a fantastic start to the album and I can see how it is teeing itself up for "feel" which I think will be a more slower paced, reflective song.
"Party at the blitz" is pure B side fodder but has also grown on me, at first I thought it was awful but now I like it but not an "A" tier B side by any means.
"Through you" is a song I liked immediately but I feel is a little repetitive in its extended form. Still a good doing though.
Overall I think this is a great package. I love the artwork, and everything associated with it. I'm really excited now for the album and have high hopes.


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#273 Post by britboy »

Where is Draco ? 🤔

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#274 Post by dbaseboy »

Didn’t even know they had a new one out. Hard to imagine that having just lost his wife, that VC would even contemplate new music. His solo album was already out and promos pencilled in, if that’s what they’re referring too. Though if so, again surprised not pulled or delayed.

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#275 Post by joe stalin »

britboy wrote: Fri 02 Feb 2024, 5:19 pm Where is Draco ? 🤔
Drico one ?

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PSBForTheMasses wrote: Fri 02 Feb 2024, 5:08 pm
NikacP0kac wrote: Fri 02 Feb 2024, 4:49 pm
PSBForTheMasses wrote: Fri 02 Feb 2024, 4:45 pm

In YouTube comments, an Erasure fan wrote that the new single (I forgot the song's name) was way better than Loneliness but BBC 2 would probably still choose Loneliness as the Record of the Week but he hoped that BBC2 would come to their senses this time and choose the Erasure song instead. Still no luck there, lol :)
Does Erasure even have brand new music out? There's only a Vince Clarke solo album, very sombre and ambient, pretty good actually.
It is called "Time hearts full of love" according to that fan.
That track was released in 2021. His time progresses as slowly as Erasures music develops
Still waiting to hear the Adam Freeland, Manhattan Clique and Axwell mixes of Integral.

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#277 Post by Flaffer »

Having said that their last album, the reworking/restructuring of tracks from the previous album had some good stuff on it and was an original idea. Vince Clarke does some good remixes for others as well.
Still waiting to hear the Adam Freeland, Manhattan Clique and Axwell mixes of Integral.

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#278 Post by Old Soak »

Do you think there's a bit of a linking theme stretching back here?

Loneliness
The Lost Room
Invisible
Into Thin Air


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#279 Post by wieske »

It's a real pity that the joy and pleasure we all are currently experiencing from the new single and the future album is (totally) overshadowed by all the negative comments from the Dreamworld screenings
Don't give me all your northern pain
Don't sell me New York in the rain
Let's leave our promises behind
Rewind and try again

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wieske wrote: Fri 02 Feb 2024, 6:39 pm It's a real pity that the joy and pleasure we all are currently experiencing from the new single and the future album is (totally) overshadowed by all the negative comments from the Dreamworld screenings
I don't think it really matters. Only big fans went to the cinema.

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#281 Post by y3potential »

dbaseboy wrote: Fri 02 Feb 2024, 5:41 pm Didn’t even know they had a new one out. Hard to imagine that having just lost his wife, that VC would even contemplate new music. His solo album was already out and promos pencilled in, if that’s what they’re referring too. Though if so, again surprised not pulled or delayed.
I know what you mean, however some people deal with grief by throwing themselves into their work or just keeping busy. I know it's a bit of a cliché, but perhaps that's how Vince Clark is dealing with his loss.
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#282 Post by DavePSB »

Loneliness has entered the UK singles sales chart at number 26.
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#283 Post by tottenhammattspurs »

And the download chart at 23. This is immense. Two days of sales and it’s a top 30 (sales) hit.
is is and isnt isnt

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#284 Post by tottenhammattspurs »

And the download chart at 23. This is immense. Two days of sales and it’s a top 30 (sales) hit.
is is and isnt isnt

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#285 Post by wieske »

jules wrote: Fri 02 Feb 2024, 7:08 pm
wieske wrote: Fri 02 Feb 2024, 6:39 pm It's a real pity that the joy and pleasure we all are currently experiencing from the new single and the future album is (totally) overshadowed by all the negative comments from the Dreamworld screenings
I don't think it really matters. Only big fans went to the cinema.
You have a point for sure but the extremely high ticket prices for their upcoming Royal Opera House concerts, the problems with the Dreamworld screenings... won't this 'damage' their image at this point?
Don't give me all your northern pain
Don't sell me New York in the rain
Let's leave our promises behind
Rewind and try again

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