Cowboy - Erasure

Erasure have been in existance for fifteen years , with their particular musical genre being synth-pop/dance. they are made up of Andy Bell ( vocals ) and Vince Clarke ( synths. ) , and throughout their career , have always delivered highly crafted and imaginative albums . This album was released as a downturn in fan support began ( as all groups eventually encounter ) and at a time that their melodic synth-pop sound began to alter into a more techno ...
...) . However they still have a huge and loyal fan base , and their elenth album 'Othere Peoples Songs' will be released in January 2003 ( go on read my review after reading this ! ) . ~0~ So Whats On It ? ~0~ Track 1 : ' Rain ' . The main single release , and a commercial success . An inovative catchy back beat , with very well delivered vocals . A song of love and hope .( also of note EP Rain Plus - which contains various remixes of this track ...

CaptainKidd 23.12.2002 (31.12.2002) · Read full review
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Review of Cowboy - Erasure

Well, I have to start by saying that I have always been a BIG Erasure fan. I don't agree with those that say that you must be gay to enjoy their music. In my opinion, their sexual preferences should have no influence over the decision to like their easy listening pop treats. I must admit to believing that this may not be their best effort, but it still contains some very noteworthy songs. It doesn't delve into the realms of trance experimentalism ...
...get reviewing... ----Rain---- The opener is a classic slice of Erasure pop, with a bopping bass track and various levels of synth surrounding Andy's glorious vocals. Classic chorus, but still not really at the standard we come to expect. ----Worlds on fire---- Aaaah! Here we go. This is more like it. A slower track with all the hallmarks of Andy and Vince's brilliant writing abilities. ----Reach out---- This one starts by bleeping, then begins ...

damon1 02.08.2003 · Read full review
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