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Wonderland
by Reprise / Wea
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Publisher: Reprise / Wea
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| Erasures most passionate cd |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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I am a big Erasure fan, and if you asked me to describe the band I would say electronic / danacable. Wonderland is not your classic Erasure cd as it came before their big dance breakout. The songs are slightly slower and seem to have a greater passion to them. You might even say the songs are love songs first and foremost. Oh Lamour is by far the most popular song on the cd and you do get the remixed version as a bonus trax. If you are a fan of the more techno Erasure you may want to stay away but overall this is a great album filled with some really nice songs that warm the soul.
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| a good time |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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there's not much to be said about 'wonderland' that's not already been said. but having said that, i'll throw in my two cents.
after yazoo (sadly) disbanned, vince placed an advert, got something like 40 demos, and consequently chose andy bell. the choice was obviously inspired as andy bell's velvet pipes and flair for the theatrical were a perfect marriage for vince's new, openly upbeat and unpretentious pop. though still a synthpop band, erasure pointed vince in a new direction (as the band name would indicate). gone were the minor-key masterpieces vince wrote in depeche ('photographic,' 'no disco') and yazoo ('don't go,' 'softly over'), and upfront and center were, well, theatrically upbeat songs. 'oh l'amour' still holds its status as one of the seminal songs of the decade. 'who needs love like that' is cheeky and fun. 'heavenly action' and 'reunion' are throwaway songs, but still great listening--easy and fun. 'love is a loser' is vince's answer to the beach boys. but the end of the album, with it's one-two punch of 'oh l'amour' and 'my heart...so blue' really make the album. the former a dance club staple, the latter and gut-wrenching ballad.
wonderland, for all its cheekiness, was a necessary springboard for a band that would grow, mature, refine its sound, and dominate the charts for the next 15 years. sometimes the perfect storm swells. as far as erasure is concerned, the stars aligned. they were perfect songwriter and vocalist, equally matched, equally talented, equally entertaining. and they turned it into the most successful synthpop duo ever (granted there aren't many, but the blow everyone else out of the water).
if you do buy 'wonderland,' seek out the import version as it contains two tracks unavailable on the american release, 'pistol' and 'push me shove me.' both are fantastic and essential erasure. if you need them, let me know. :)
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| Erasure at their "sweetest" |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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I love this album, though I realize that many people can't stomach the sweetness of the candy synth pop. I think this is Erasure at their happy & poppy best. In addition to happy, bouncy tunes like the classic "Who Needs Love Like That" and "Reunion" this album also has some sad and beautiful songs such as "Cry So Easy" "My Heart...So Blue", and "March on Down The Line". I know I'm in the minority among Erasure fans, but I think this is one of their best!
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| Wonderful |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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Erasure never re-entered my music collection after this group of songs. Having said that, this LP is a must for the music fan. The hooks are superb and the vocals are precise. This music is crisp and not over done. You'll love ever single single. LOL. Truly a gem. Never forgotten.
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| retro bliss. |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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I remember back in the 80's listening to this and saying this is so new wave. I listen too it now and its the most innocent sounding music. The album is so melodic and bubbly I love it.
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Who Needs Love (Like That)
Reunion
Cry So Easy
Senseless
Heavenly Action
Say What
Love Is a Loser
March on Down the Line
My Heart....So Blue
Oh l'Amour
Who Needs Love (Like That) [The Love That Mix Version][*]
Oh l'Amour [The Funky Sisters Remix][*]
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