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Track Listings
| 1. Intro |
| 2. Caught In A Spin |
| 3. Crazy |
| 4. Love Oneself (Feat. Claudia Brucken) |
| 5. I Thought It Was You (Feat. Jake Shears) |
| 6. Electric Blue |
| 7. Jealous |
| 8. Shaking My Soul |
| 9. Runaway |
| 10. I'll Never Fall In Love Again |
| 11. Delicious (Feat. Claudia Brucken) |
| 12. Fantasy |
| 13. See The Lights Go Out |
| 14. The Rest Of Our Lives |
Product Description
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It has taken former butcher Andy Bell twenty years to get around to presenting a solo statement on electronic dance-pop. Of course he’s been a tad busy selling over fourteen million records alongside Erasure partner Vince Clarke, but finally he has found time to bring us fourteen personal tracks collectively called Electric Blue. Co-written and recorded with Manhattan Clique (aka Philip Larsen & Chris Smith of Erasure, Moby, The B-52’s, Stereophonics and Goldfrapp fame) the album features duets with Claudia Brucken (Propaganda and Act) and Jake Shears (Scissor Sisters) and embraces a surprising range of sounds. The expected camp-house anthems ("Caught In A Spin", lead single "Crazy") are contrasted by grittier material like the futuristic title track and "I'll Never Fall In Love Again", and periodically punctuated by romantic ballads such as "Runaway" and "Fantasy". A pop-tastic take on dance music from one of the scene’s true veterans.--Paul Sullivan
Product Description
Electric Blue features 14 brand new tracks, including two duets with Claudia Brucken (of Propaganda and Act) and Jake Shears (of Scissor Sisters), and encompasses a variety of musical genres. Electric Blue was co-written and recorded throughout 2004 and 2005 with Manhattan Clique (Philip Larsen & Chris Smith) who, as well as Erasure, have also worked with Moby, The B-52’s, Stereophonics and Goldfrapp in recent months.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Andy Bell, one half of one of the most successful pop duos ever, Erasure, brings forth his first solo offering, and a rather excellent one it is to. It does obviously have some Erasure flavour running through it, but at the same time it has an very individual Andy Bell stamp on it. With are treated to Andy's great vocal range in tracks that have a much bouncier feel than what we heard on Erasure's last, and rather brilliant album, Nightbird. Stand outs for me are the top 40 smash "Crazy", the stomper "Shaking my Soul" and one of the best ballad synth tracks I've ever heard in "Fantasy". Downside is the Scissor Sisters collab. which really doesn't do anything for me at all. This is a delightful album and a refreshing change to all the guitar based sound the sames that are currently drowning the music scene. 4 on 5 as Alan Partridge may say.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Andy Bell has taken this album straight to where Erasure should have gone over the past few years - it's electronic disco at its best!
Stand out tracks are Caught in a Spin and Crazy, the first single from the album, together with the fabulous Runaway and I'll Never Fall in Love Again.
The hotly anticipated duet with Jake Shears (Scissor Sisters) is sadly rather disappointing but the rest of the album certainly makes up for it. Buy this album now!!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This is the first review I've ever written for a CD I've purchased. Normally, I just either can't be bothered or don't have the time. As a long time Erasure fan (in excess of 40 CDs of theirs), I was a little skeptical of this offering. Would it have the Vince sound? Who are Manhattan Clique? I mean, I liked some of their Erasure mixes, but could they pull of a production effort on an entire CD? Well, if you've ever found yourself foot-tapping to an Erasure tune, get this CD. There are some *outstanding* tracks here. And, do yourself a favour a get the Crazy CD single with the mixes. Well worth it. Excellent, Andy. Just excellent.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
I have been a fan of Erasure for years.
I was a bit sceptical about this CD but have to admit it is brilliant. Andy Bell's voice is very versatile and this CD is nothing like an Erasure CD and he still sounds excellent. I highly recommend this, I can't stop playing it. You get a real feel good factor from it, you can't be down hearted whilst listening to this. Even my birds sing like mad when it is on!
I was a bit sceptical about this CD but have to admit it is brilliant. Andy Bell's voice is very versatile and this CD is nothing like an Erasure CD and he still sounds excellent. I highly recommend this, I can't stop playing it. You get a real feel good factor from it, you can't be down hearted whilst listening to this. Even my birds sing like mad when it is on!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album sees Mr Bell following his disco fantasies, rekindled by his recent djing stints around Europe playing Georgio Moroder and the like. As an electro beat throbs away he is joined with Claudia Bruecken [Propaganda] for the pulsing 'Love Oneself', a possibility for a next single, and Jake Shears [Scissor Sisters] for the hi-energy falsetto duet of 'I Thought It Was You'. 'Shaking My Soul' is a great Motown feeling song harking back to 'The Innocents' era Erasure of warm up-lifting pop. Great also are the slower ballads 'Fantasy' and 'The Rest of Our Lives' which together would make a rather good double A side for the Christmas season. All in all a debut well worth waiting for!
p.s. 'Little Girl Lies', a strong song where Andy shares his love of Blondie[b-side available on 'Crazy' single'], should have been on the album too!
p.s. 'Little Girl Lies', a strong song where Andy shares his love of Blondie[b-side available on 'Crazy' single'], should have been on the album too!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By J. Brown
Format:Audio CD
I've always liked Erasure's singles,but wouldn't regard myself as a true hardened fan,& when a friend offered to lend me this CD as she loved it,I basically took it out of politeness....not expecting much.
How wrong I was,it's absolutely fantastic,& to the extent that it's even compelled me to write my first ever review.
And contrary to a few of the other reviews,I think the Jake Spears duet is brilliant too.
Buy it.
How wrong I was,it's absolutely fantastic,& to the extent that it's even compelled me to write my first ever review.
And contrary to a few of the other reviews,I think the Jake Spears duet is brilliant too.
Buy it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Stephen Moss
Format:Audio CD
I have to admitt, I had low expectations about Andy Bell's first solo album 'Electric Blue', but I found myself completely taken aback when I bought it and heard it. As a huge fan of Erasure, I've also been fond of Andy Bell's vocals, but in this album they are used to their highest potential with such stand out tracks including 'Love Oneself', 'Electric Blue', 'Jealousy' and 'Fantasy'. The latter song 'Fantasy' is probably the best song on the album. It's a ballad with some outstanding lyrics which really capture my full attention when I listen to it. This song should have definately been released as a single.
Another stand out track is 'Shaking My Soul' which kind of reminds me of the early Erasure tracks from the late 80's.
Overall, Electric Blue is simply a great debut album from Andy Bell. Ok, it may not be quite the same without Andy's Erasure partner Vince Clark, but thanks to some outstanding lyrics and vocals from Andy, who cares.
If you haven't done so already, buy this album now. You DEFINATELY won't be disapointed.
Another stand out track is 'Shaking My Soul' which kind of reminds me of the early Erasure tracks from the late 80's.
Overall, Electric Blue is simply a great debut album from Andy Bell. Ok, it may not be quite the same without Andy's Erasure partner Vince Clark, but thanks to some outstanding lyrics and vocals from Andy, who cares.
If you haven't done so already, buy this album now. You DEFINATELY won't be disapointed.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Mapoo
Format:Audio CD
This is a great album, some nice lyrics, I love the song's that are Dueted. Crazy, Single is an Excellent song. I were going to buy this album after my Holiday from Turkey, But couldn't resist it, I needed to buy it straight away and I will be taking this with me... Get this album, If you have heard Andy's stuff with Erasure then im sure you will love this. I just love ANDY FULL STOP. Get this album its really great...
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Andy Bell - Electric Blue
As a life long erasure fan I wasn't sure whether I would like this solo effort from Mr Bell but thought I would give it a try. How wrong I was, it's excellent !! Read more
Published 21 months ago by lyallie33
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Good solo effort
I found the upbeat tempo of this album good to listen to. First 8 songs are really good, then the last half of the album goes down hill a bit. Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2008 by P. Stewart
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Erasure Electro Pop!
I was a bit dubious buying Andy Bell's one and only solo album, thinking without Vince Clarke it would be disappointing. How wrong I was! Read more
Published on 9 Jun 2007 by Mr. Ian R. Proctor
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A major major disappointment
It's a long time since I've been so disappointed. In fact I am SO disappointed, it has prompted me to write my very first Amazon Review. Read more
Published on 17 May 2007 by Steevie
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Dance Music In Big Style!!
First of all: Andy is one of the best pop singers who ever existed! His voice is unique and he sings like a "soul" singer, I mean he sings with real feeling. Read more
Published on 3 April 2007 by F. Santos
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Andy Bell - Electric Blue Album
Sublime...Heavily influenced by the writings of a one Mr. Vincent Clarke O.B.E. (ok, he's not but he should be). Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2005 by "anfield7"
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