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Featuring 35 videos and an additional disc full of bonus material, Hits: The Videos is the definitive Erasure collection. Disliked by many for their formulaic synth-pop tunes, Clarke and Bell are nevertheless adored by loyal fans across the globe and are still viewed as "alternative" in the US. These conflicting feelings towards the duo have existed since day one, with many put off by their initial high-energy sound and flamboyant image. It was only through adopting a more "macho" white T-shirt and blue jean look in the video for "Sometimes" that the guys eventually managed to obtain UK chart success. However, the videos (all included on Disc 1) for debut singles "Who Needs Love (Like That)" and "Heavenly Action" shouldn't be ignored, as the former features Bell dragged up as a damsel in distress and the later is a kitsch Barbarella spoof, complete with toddlers dressed as cherubs. Ever since their promos have alternated between the more light-hearted, ostentatious videos ("Love To Hate You", "Take a Chance On Me", and "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)") and the serious melodramatic epics ("The Circus", "Am I Right", "S.O.S." and "Stay with Me").
Other highlights of this collection include "Chains of Love", which features Andy and Vince flying around the studio holstered on chains. Taking its inspiration from the video of the Pet Shop Boys' "Go West" from the previous year, Erasure's 1994 single "Run to the Sun" is an ambitious homo-erotic, computer-generated affair seemingly located somewhere in Eastern Europe. In fact, all of the I Say, I Say, I Say videos are shot in foreign locales--the Far East for "Always" and the Mediterranean for "I Love Saturday"). Another classic is the later video "Don't Say Your Love is Killing Me", which features Bell being hauled through various locations on his lounge rug. Despite being renowned for their glitzy live shows, only three of the videos feature material shot on tour ("Oh L'Amour", "In My Arms" and "Rain"). All in all this is an excellent value-for-money compilation for those not too tired by the tried-and-tested Erasure formula.
On the DVD: Erasure--Hits: The Videos plays in Dolby stereo, with some of the later videos being 16:9 format. Disc 2 includes exclusive performance footage, rare videos and tracks performed live on all of Erasure's major tours. Six lengthy promotional documentaries from 2001 to 2003 are included, which feature interviews with the pair. Hidden bonus footage has also been crammed on to the disc. The only downside is the clumsy menus, which are difficult to navigate and are not all that pleasing to the eye. --John Galilee
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Hits! -The Very Best Of Erasure Doppel-DVD. Freigegeben ab 6 Jahren. (Polycarbonate)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As a fan of the band, I'm glad to see that they finally released a complete collection of every Erasure video on DVD, all 38 videos, not 35 as listed, they've hidden three. Go to Disc Two and on the main menu, if I'm not mistaken use the arrow keys to find the Hamburg Mix for Who Needs Love Like That. On the same DVD go to the Rare Videos and hit your arrow key right and find another video for Oh L'amour. For the last secret, a live version of Wooden Heart, go to the Promo section and hit your arrow key right and you'll find this little treasure.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is what all fans have been waiting for, all the band's videos on one disc plus loads of extras on disc two. Of course the amazing non UK single release "Rock me gently" is also included. This collection is 100% pure fun and some of the videos will make you laugh. Some are as camp as a christmas tree (i.e. "heavenly action", " who needs love"...) some more serious ( i.e. "rock me gently", " fingers&thumbs") but all of them have brilliant music. Disc two consists of alternative videos, live performances from telly and from their tours. And lots and lots of other goodies. All together hours of fun for little money. Go on treat yourself to this fantastic collection from the band that makes electro pop better than anyone else.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Erasure "Hits - the Videos" comes in a pack with 2 DVDs. The first DVD is fabulous: you get 35 videos and in them you find all the Erasure Hits plus less known videos.
Starting with "Who needs love" and ending with "Make me smile" you get other hits like "Oh l'Amour", "Ship of fools", and Erasure version of several Abba songs (the funniest video is "Take a Chance on me"), among others.
The second DVD is not as good (it would impossible to keep in the level of the first DVD) and you can view more 9 videos plus 6 promotional documentaries.
Sound and picture quality are great, so giving 5 stars to this DVD is just an understatement of its good quality.
Starting with "Who needs love" and ending with "Make me smile" you get other hits like "Oh l'Amour", "Ship of fools", and Erasure version of several Abba songs (the funniest video is "Take a Chance on me"), among others.
The second DVD is not as good (it would impossible to keep in the level of the first DVD) and you can view more 9 videos plus 6 promotional documentaries.
Sound and picture quality are great, so giving 5 stars to this DVD is just an understatement of its good quality.
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Brilliant
a must have collection for any erasure fan, DELIGHTED!! Playing it over and over again. get it before it sells out.
Published 8 months ago by Ms. D. A. Strother
Erasure - Hits - The Very Best Of (DVD)
This is a great compilation DVD of Erasures hits, a great feel good dvd mixed with Camp 80's Videos, foot stamping music, gets you in the party mode - Fab
Published on 10 Mar 2009 by G. Mccourt
Ultimate Erasure
"Hits! The Videos" is the definitive Erasure DVD, giving you music videos and MUCH more. Fans of this synth duo will find lots to enjoy on both these discs. Read more
Published on 22 July 2004 by Burjiz
What remastering?
If you're a fan of Erasure and want to complete your collection
then you'll probably buy this DVD package anyway. For sure it's great value in terms of content. Read more
then you'll probably buy this DVD package anyway. For sure it's great value in terms of content. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2003 by "justanotionremix"
Top quality
As others have said, this is tops. The videos' range from the weird to the wonderful and all those you have seen will bring backa few memories. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2003 by A. J. Philpott
Erasure in a box...
Just on a value for money basis this is essential for anyone who likes Vince and Andy! Two full DVDs of their chart hits, including a few I didn't even know had promotional videos... Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2003 by Mr. R. Ellor
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