Erased [Single, Enhanced, Limited Edition, Import]

Paradise Lost | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 10, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single, Enhanced, Limited Edition, Import
• Label: Bmg Int'l
• ASIN: B00007B6WF
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,209,955 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Erased

2. Two Worlds

3. I Can Hate You (Bonus Track)

4. Deus (Bonus Track)

5. Self Obsessed (Live)

6. Erased (Directors Cut) (Enhanced Part 1)

7. (Making Of Erased) (Video)

Editorial Reviews

Limited edition digipak EP features two tracks, 'Erased' & 'Two Worlds', from the British melancholic metal act's 2002 album, 'Symbol Of Life', along with five non-LP tracks, 'I Can Hate', 'Deus', 'Self Obsessed' (Live), 'Erased' (Video) & 'Making Of Eras

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars another great PL single, September 15, 2003

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Roger FitzAlan "Aranarth" (Ithaca, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Erased (Audio CD)

I was surprised at my initial impulse to give this thing four stars. "Erased" is one of the weaker songs on Paradise Lost's album "Symbol of Life." It has a slightly outdated goth style and sounds like it was chosen to appeal to Germany's heavy music market, which eats this type of stuff up. It's a good enough song, but PL's usually tasteful use of female vocals goes overboard in a cheesy chorus replete with pseudo-tough guy anger. Don't completely count the song out, though-- it's got some great sounds and slick production to it.
But the real reason to buy this single is the two B-sides. Paradise Lost has a great tradition of excellent non-album songs, and "I Can Hate You" and "Deus" are two of their best in years. "I Can Hate You" resounds with Aaron Aedy's sharp, vicious, and heavy guitar overlaid with guitarist Greg Mackintosh's superb touches on lead guitar. PL does many things well, but this is what they do best-- rhythm guitar that could carry a song all by itself accompanied by brilliantly creative lead guitar on top of it. The song has an immediacy in its anger which makes it a unique for Paradise Lost-- you won't find a similar emotional tone on any of their other contemporary stuff. "Deus" continues with the excellent guitar work and inspired singing of Nick Holmes. If you are fond of older Pl material, this song will take you back somewhat, although it sounds much more "modern" thanks to Rhys Fulber's excellent production.
As for the "enhanced" portion, the "Erased" video is ok, although it won't blow anyone away. The live tracks don't sound very good-- this single is mainly worth it for the taste of "Symbol of Life" and the great non-album studio tracks.

4.0 out of 5 stars B side Kings, June 9, 2007

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shadowking (north bondi, nsw Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Erased (Audio CD)

They save the best for the B sides. After years of electronic rock, here is a great return to the heavier side of things. The real gems are 'Deus' and 'I can hate you' .. Both are dark rock staples - brooding, aggressive and catchy. This is a good companion to their Symbol Of Life CD and I would recommend it to all fans.