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One of the greatest and most underrated electro-pop acts of the 1980s, Erasure seem to have let slip the crown of pop greatness with recent albums--so Hits!, an updated "Very Best Of", is more than welcome, lest we forget how fantastic they once were. Oddly, although Vince and Andy have easily released enough singles by now for a double-CD compilation, Hits has been pared down to a single CD, presumably to appeal to mainstream nostalgia-obsessed audiences. If that's the case, however, the choice of tracks is an odd one, as some of their best singles--such as "Who Needs Love Like That", "The Circus" and "Drama!"--have been overlooked in favour of lesser but more recent "hits" such as the anaemic "Freedom" and their recent "Solsbury Hill" cover. It's not all bad, of course--the first two-thirds of the album does exactly what it says on the tin, providing quality pop for the best part of an hour--but, overall, this is a disappointingly unnecessary compilation; those in search of a quality Erasure best-of would be far better off investing in 1992's Pop! The First 20 Hits. --Rikki Price
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I get frustrated when I see "Very Best of" compilations not include all the hits. Missing in action from this example are the splendid I Love Saturday, The Circus, Drama!, Star, Who Needs Love Like That, Am I Right?, Don't Say Your Love is Killing Me, Fingers and Thumbs and this year's top 20 hit Come Up and See Me. I know there is limited space on one CD, so the answer surely would be to release two containing ALL the tracks which is what Joe Public want. I've give this only 2 stars, not for the quality, but for the quantity and selection. Parlophone managed to stuff every Pet Shop Boys hits on a double CD so why couldn't Mute follow suit? It could be yet another predictable record company marketing ploy, in other words what's missing from here is available on Pop! or Boxed Sets. Sad.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The first CD of this pair is a disappointment, same old same old, but do not be put off buying this because the second CD is the best stuff they have produced since Cowboy. They have really hit the mark - at last!
The Megamix CD is fantastic. After Little Respect the pace really picks up and the remixes leave you tingling. The remix of Oh L'Amour is great, in fact any die hard fan, like myself, will love them all!! It's just a shame that the first CD really is just a lesser version of Pop 20 Hits. They have released other good material that should have been included.
For any Erasure fan I highly recommend this simply for the Megamix CD - it's a must have!
The Megamix CD is fantastic. After Little Respect the pace really picks up and the remixes leave you tingling. The remix of Oh L'Amour is great, in fact any die hard fan, like myself, will love them all!! It's just a shame that the first CD really is just a lesser version of Pop 20 Hits. They have released other good material that should have been included.
For any Erasure fan I highly recommend this simply for the Megamix CD - it's a must have!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
OK so this CD does not include all of Erasures classic hits, but it's still LOADED with fantastic tracks, most of my favourites are featured on disc one (with the exception of "You Surround Me")but if you're an Erasure fan you'll have all their albums which include everyone of their singles, so even a complete selection of Erasures singles wouldn't have offered anything new. Thats where the second disc comes in. When I saw the title "ErasureMegamix" I thought I was in for a ten minute track which featured a couple of lines from each of their hits. How wrong I was. This is a full on MegaMix with songs mixed seamlessley in their entirety with each other. It starts off all chilled out with the fantastic Stay With Me, You Surround Me and In My Arms moving onto fresh and poppy Solsbury Hill. Theres no looking back from here, the mix gets better and better as it goes on, with most of the tracks in remixed form that I have never heard before (and I thought I had them all). A Little Respect and Sometimes include new lyrics and you would never have believed that you could have danced to Ship of Fools. The tracks have been revamped and remixed without taking too much of the winning formula from the original versions. I agree that Disc One offers nothing new and "Pop! The First 20 Hits" is a far better round up of Erasures singles, but this limited edition offers the fans that little extra that other artists should consider when releasing a run of the mill hits compilation. Disc Two is worthy of 5 stars on its own. Grab this limited edition while you can.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
very best of erasure
This compilation, The very Best Of Erasure is excellent value for money.The C.D boasts all their hits,the sound quality is very good.If your an Erasure fan, i would recommend.
Published 8 months ago by stevie
Just as I remember it!
Used to have a cassette tape of Erasure when I was younger but it got a little worn out. Finally got round to getting it on mp3 and wasn't disappointed!
Published 8 months ago by Laura
The Very Best of Erasure
I'd just been to see/watch Erasure at Dalby forest in June. The concert was amazing, I wanted the music to carry on playing so ordered this CD. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Connie7
All the classics, just what I was looking for!
I wanted the classic Erasure from the 80's and that's exactly what I got. It went straight onto my Ipod and hasn't stopped playing since. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Miss Abi Skipp
Fantastic album!
A must have CD for a discerning music lover and Erasure fan! Took me back to the good old days of music and my youth. Highly recommend this!!
Published 12 months ago by "Bookworm"
Hits the Very Best Of Erasure
Great Amazon MP3 download. Good value and well enjoyed. Fast download and good quality. Will use again and again and have recomended Amazon MP3 downloader to all my friends.
Published 15 months ago by V. M. Strever
80s Fan
If you were into the music of the 80s you will absolutely love this album. It contains all Erasures hits and is awesome to listen to. I felt like I was reliving my youth.
Published 23 months ago by Ms. L. Halls
what can u say?
ERASURE is ERASURE, my generation know what i on about...what more can u ask for it brings back our teenage years...our youth... Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2009 by Mrs. S. A. Reynolds
Electric Erasure!!
I love 80's music, and I LOVE Erasure. They are so flamboyant, well Andy Bell is anyway, and what a voice!! Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2008 by laineyf
Introduced me to the wonder of Erasure - so glad i bought this
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Erasure are now one of my favourite bands and it all started with this compiplation. Read more
Erasure are now one of my favourite bands and it all started with this compiplation. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2008 by L. Green
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