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This is a highly personal project for both Vince and Andy, both in terms of the songs and the production: Nightbird is the first Erasure album to be solely produced by Erasure themselves. Listen to the lyrics and you'll soon realise that this is ultimately about love; both the good and bad sides of it. The 11 tracks represent a nice mix of slow and up-tempo numbers. Ever present are Vince's trademark synths that make up the catchy riffs and simple bass lines, some of which wouldn't sound out of place on some of Erasure's earlier 90s releases, and Andy's vocals sound as strong as ever. Standout tracks on this solid album include "Here I Go Impossible Again", "Because Our Love Is Real" and "I Broke It All In Two".
If one criticism can be made, it's the lack of Digimpro: anyone who's tinkered with remixing Breathe, the first single taken from the album, with the free Digimpro software that's on the second CD single will be itching to mix some more. Nightbird, however, is without doubt one of Erasure's best pieces of work to date and, while it doesn't quite match the magic of listening to The Circus or The Innocents, its catchy riffs and clever lyrics will become lodged in your brain for some time. Ultimately, Nightbird has the perfect balance of classic pop tunes and sombre love songs. --Martin S
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Dance-pop darling Andy Bell and technical innovator Vince Clarke are convinced that this is their best work yet, and are understandably excited. The album is a heartwarming torrent of electro-pop sweetness, making the listener smile (as opposed to puke, a delicate balance).
Nightbird is thus named because of Bell's insomnia, and it's magical listening to it at night. The album sweeps from one glowing, moonlit track to another. Nothing jolts you out of the dreamy, nocturnal trance that is invoked from the opening track. And Clarke has definitely got a bit of a Yazoo thing going on...never a bad thing.
"Here I Go Impossible Again" boasts that trademark Erasure sound, but it's been upped a few notches, making it even more twinkling and all-encompassing than before. Emotive lyrics run throughout the album, and snuggled up next to the hypnotic melodiesthey're sure to have you thinking of someone...
Shining idealism presides over the lyrically heartfelt, romance drenched"Let's Take A Rocket To The Moon". If this doesn't lift you up, nothing will. Who needs self-help books with tracks like this?
"Breathe" is a sweetly sexy, upbeat melody that would turn pop tart Kylie green with envy. This is music to fall in love to. But wait! Before you rush off for a bucket, there's no schmaltz here. The lovestruck lyrics throughout the album are hoisted aloft by clean, shimmering electronica. Beautiful. Likewise "Don't Say You Love Me", released as a single in March, is an OMD inspired stomp that's sure to reawaken the world to whatmadethe pop twosome so special in the first place.
Nightbird is romantic, yes, but it's buoyant with that sense of fun that Erasure have always been known for. Bell and Clarke have clearly settled at a point where they feel comfortable in their skin, and they are at their theatrical best on this album. --Zoe Street
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The result I have to say is very impressive indeed. Gone are the poor lyrics and quality from the 'Loveboat' album. Nightbird is full of catchy classic Erasure music, in fact many of the songs on Nightbird bare a striking resemblence to Erasure's music from the 1980's and early 1990's when they were at their peak.
There really isn't a dull moment on Nightbird. Of course there are favourite tracks on the album, but even the tracks I consider to be the weakest songs on the album are still very catchy.
The key tracks on Nightbird include Let's Take One More Rocket to the Moon, Breathe, I'll Be There (my personal favourite on the album!), Because Our Love is Real (a very close second favourite!), All This Time Still Falling Out of Love, I Broke It All in Two and I Bet You're Mad At Me.
There honestly isn't a single thing wrong with Nightbird. I think Erasure have a top 10 album on there hands here and it is easilly the best Erasure album since 'Chorus' back in 1991.
Overall, Vince Clark and Andy Bell really have delivered the goods this time.
2005 is going to be Erasure's comeback year if the quality of Nightbird has anything to go by.
I believe Erasure will be farming in new fans in Early 05'! Many of a new generation to be sure...
They've had a severe dip in recent times, and I certainly was worried they'd never return to past glories. Fortunately, they have. I know the whole 'return to form' is such a cliche, but it's absolutely fitting in this case.
I had the very good fortune to see them live in concert a few weeks ago (thanks Ken!) and they played a good number of songs from this album, and they translate exceptionally well in front of a live audience ('No Doubt' and 'I Bet You're Mad At Me' were just amazing). I left that concert feeling on top of the world.
The five stars isn't a balanced review - I admit that. There's nothing new with this album - it's Erasure by numbers. If you don't like Erasure, you never will, so go look elsewhere. If, like me, you used to like them - please give this a go - it's a wonderful album. It's easy with the deluge of new acts to forget about older acts - but these guys run rings around the competition.
Andy Bell has never sounded so good (and from the concert - has never looked so good also!) - his voice is just amazing. I've got SO much respect for him.
Class tracks here are 'No Doubt', 'Here I Go Impossible Again', 'Breathe', 'Dont Say You Love Me' and 'I Bet You're Mad At Me' (one of the finest songs they've ever done).
I will await the next album with anticipation now!
why these guys dont get more attension these days is beyond me, as there work has never been better!
Vince and Andy have 3 decades of album producing under their belt and have only ever made 1 dire album. Read more
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