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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Received this CD as a gift after I dropped a few hints.
I like the album the more I listen to it, it is so different from what Vince and Andy have done previously and I like it. It is cetainly one to relax with. There will be those that will not like it, but hey thats life. I do like it. Andy shows how versatile his voice and it is a joy to listen to. The backing music and vocles are not obtrusive and shows what a talented singer he is. Backed by Vince this due have stod the test of time and im my opinion do not get the air time on the radio etc that deserve. This CD will join the many I play regulary.
I like the album the more I listen to it, it is so different from what Vince and Andy have done previously and I like it. It is cetainly one to relax with. There will be those that will not like it, but hey thats life. I do like it. Andy shows how versatile his voice and it is a joy to listen to. The backing music and vocles are not obtrusive and shows what a talented singer he is. Backed by Vince this due have stod the test of time and im my opinion do not get the air time on the radio etc that deserve. This CD will join the many I play regulary.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After 2005's fantastic return-to-form album 'Nightbird', 'Union Street' is a welcome break from the bands synth/high energy pop sounds- showing just how well some of their classic tracks hold up as raw, stripped and emotional song craft. The album features classic B-sides and a few singles from various Erasure albums of the past 20 years including 'Loveboat', 'Wild' and 'Cowboy'. Standout tracks are 'How Many Times' and 'Rock Me Gently', but the best track on this acoustic album has to be 'Stay With Me' from 1995's self-titled record 'Erasure'. Strong vocals and perfectly-timed instrumentals create again that Vince Clarke and Andy Bell magic that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand right up! Another brilliant, but refreshingly different Erasure album for 2006. Every fan should buy this record! Lets hope there's also more new material to come in the near future. 8/10
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Just bought the album. Its a step aside from the electronic pop we're used to and its not all bad.
First things first, the album artwork is the worst i've seen (apart from Roger Taylors Electric Fire album) The drawings of Vince and Andy are unflattering (Vince looks like a cross between an alien and a POW) Guys, did you actually approve this artwork before release or is it Mute's fault?
The Songs contain 11 mainly album songs (never released) 1 B-side and i think 2 singles.
1. Boy - the first single. Why? It wasn't one of their best and this version (actually improves on the original) but should not have been a single.
2. Piano song - original version and instrumental from WILD are beautiful, and this version is good and almost fragile sounding. Very nice, one of my faves from this album.
3. Stay with me - should have been the single, should have got airplay, should have been promoted. Excellent version and better than the original in my books. Andy's voice is strong and emotional and the instuments are wonderfully played.
4. Spiralling - average - original much better and beautifully sung.
5. Home - from the CHORUS album, very good version and sound is fantastic.
6. Tenerest moments - another wonderful version, MUTE release this, because you'd be fools not too! Amazing song and is better than the original as a B-side.
7. Alien...not bad, average song that should not have been released as another album song.
8. Blues Away - Andy...why falsetto on this one? Original version on ISAYISAYISAY is wonderful. The instruments sound rushed, Andy seems barely able to keep up with them and sounds as though he needs an anaesthetic.
9. How many times? Listen to this and you'll want to slit your wrists...the original was depressing as well.
10. Love affair - nice version.
11. Rock me gently - excellent version sounds as though its from an stage/opera show. Very grand.
An album for fans i think overall.
First things first, the album artwork is the worst i've seen (apart from Roger Taylors Electric Fire album) The drawings of Vince and Andy are unflattering (Vince looks like a cross between an alien and a POW) Guys, did you actually approve this artwork before release or is it Mute's fault?
The Songs contain 11 mainly album songs (never released) 1 B-side and i think 2 singles.
1. Boy - the first single. Why? It wasn't one of their best and this version (actually improves on the original) but should not have been a single.
2. Piano song - original version and instrumental from WILD are beautiful, and this version is good and almost fragile sounding. Very nice, one of my faves from this album.
3. Stay with me - should have been the single, should have got airplay, should have been promoted. Excellent version and better than the original in my books. Andy's voice is strong and emotional and the instuments are wonderfully played.
4. Spiralling - average - original much better and beautifully sung.
5. Home - from the CHORUS album, very good version and sound is fantastic.
6. Tenerest moments - another wonderful version, MUTE release this, because you'd be fools not too! Amazing song and is better than the original as a B-side.
7. Alien...not bad, average song that should not have been released as another album song.
8. Blues Away - Andy...why falsetto on this one? Original version on ISAYISAYISAY is wonderful. The instruments sound rushed, Andy seems barely able to keep up with them and sounds as though he needs an anaesthetic.
9. How many times? Listen to this and you'll want to slit your wrists...the original was depressing as well.
10. Love affair - nice version.
11. Rock me gently - excellent version sounds as though its from an stage/opera show. Very grand.
An album for fans i think overall.
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Bloody brilliant!
For Erasure fans only! How often would you of liked their songs stripped bare and acoustic? This album is right up your "street" (no pun intended!)
Published 5 months ago by skyblue
So Different and Fantastic
I have been a fan of Erasure from the very start in the 80's this CD is so different but great, it is fresh and old songs done in a different way makes you want to play it over and... Read more
Published 18 months ago by N. M. Burgess
great album
what a brilliant album-i am sure many erasure hardcore fans would turn in there graves with this one whowever for me as an original(80s)fan who lost his way with music in the 90s... Read more
Published on 11 May 2009 by Mr. P. Harrison
A little more open mindedness please?
This album is superb. They took the songs they thought suited this style..which were written to the best of their ability and transformed them. Read more
Published on 28 July 2007 by S. Beardshaw
bad bad bad
Like reveiwer no 1 said this is pretty horrible.
For Die Hard , and I MEAN ((DIE HARD)) fans only..
For Die Hard , and I MEAN ((DIE HARD)) fans only..
Published on 18 Jun 2007 by dr.d
Why?
I've been a fan of Erasure since they started in 1985, even though I think Andy Bell is the worst thing to happen to Vince musically! Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2006 by Martin Dale
If you buy anything-buy this!!!
As an avid fan I bought the album, not expecting too much from it. The chillout potential is amazing as is the romantic overtones. Read more
Published on 13 April 2006 by Mr. Ps Morrison
Mixed Feelings
I awaited the delivery of Erasure's "new" album with some trepidation feeling that it may just be a colection of rehashed "b" sides and album tracks and alas it... Read more
Published on 11 April 2006 by Robert Thornsby
Long time Erasure fan
I received this CD as a gift after being asked what I would like. As a long time Erasure fan who has all their albums and goes to see them live as often as I can this album is so... Read more
Published on 11 April 2006
erasure unplugged
FROM WHAT I'VE HEARD OF IT, IT SEEMS MORE OF AN ACOUSTIC ALBUM, STILL GOOD OLE ERASURE FARE THOUGH
Published on 8 April 2006 by G. F. S. Flett
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