Loveboat [Import]

Erasure | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 31, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: MSI:MUTE
• ASIN: B00004Y263
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #296,694 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Long Awaited Triumph, November 14, 2000

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Jeffrey K. (Media, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Loveboat (Audio CD)

In a popular music scene dominated by simplistic "boy bands" and bubble-gum whatever, it's refreshing to know that there's still some groups willing to create new and interesting music. Erasure is one of those groups. With the release of "Loveboat", Erasure has created a cd that has the ability to touch every emotion. While one should never compare one Erasure album to another (they are each masterpieces in their own right), there is definitely a sound on this cd reminiscent of previous releases such as "Chorus" and "Wild!". The tracks, "Freedom", "Here In My Heart", and "Catch 22" are uplifting, inspiring, and just pure fun. "Moon And The Sky" simply rocks."Where In The World" conveys a sense of heartache and loneliness through the excellent use of heavy reverb and dense bass allowing you to truly feel the emotion in the lyrics. "Crying In Rain" moves between a funky hip-hop sound and an ambient, almost dream-like state, really cool. "Alien" is beautiful, mellow and dreamy, as is "Surreal". "Love Is The Rage" contains a great mix of melody, acoustics, classic Erasure electronica and of course, Andrew Bell's wonderful voice. "Perchance To Dream" is simply a fun song that kind of makes you want to tap your foot and bob your head a little. "Mad As We Are" is slightly haunting and very ambiant sounding.Well, that's my thoughts on the tracks. I must say that I've loved Erasure since "Wonderland" and became obsessed with them after the release of "The Circus" with it's songs "Sometimes" and "Hideaway". Since then, Erasure has never failed to produce anything short of awesome music filled with captivating lyrics and intense electronic sound. "Loveboat" has continued the tradition and it will not disappoint any true Erasure fans. This cd is a must have! And, may I suggest to those of you that have complained about the "heavy bass" that you upgrade your stereo systems, the cd is quality is excellent!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's the most creative album, October 30, 2000

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Franciscan Report (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Loveboat (Audio CD)

Here is my take

Freedom -- a well known one, although the mix one, is even cooler

Where in The World -- If you like the deep voice of Andy, this song definitely hit a new high (or is it "low" ?)

Crying In The Rain -- a bit of Hip/Hop influence, not bad at all

Perchance To Dream -- it started a bit like 70s. I enjoy the refrain

Alien -- this could become a classic

Mad As We Are -- has "Sono Luminus"/"Rock Me Gently" flavor, one of the best piece.

Here In My Heart -- a very good transition from above song. It makes me one to get up and dance right away.

Love Is The Rage -- one of the best pieces from this album

Catch 22 -- another very danceable song, it's catchy indeed

Moon & The Sky -- a very hi-nrg song

Surreal -- a good closure

I wish Erasure does promote this album better in US. This album definitely deserves it. I have never heard an album so beautifully crafted and diversed. I also wish they don't take a break this long in the future. It's definitely worth the wait though.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Erasure fans: You'll really enjoy this production!, October 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Loveboat (Audio CD)

This is an extremely unusal release for Erasure. There are a couple of catchy tunes like Freedom, Catch 22, and Moon & The Sky. But songs like Mad As We Are and Surreal are quite odd. I do enjoy them immensely though. The album is 44:47 minutes long and includes 11 tracks. The liner notes are quite awesome with it's super glossy material and full lyrics.

The bass is actually quite heavy and I don't mean the thumping bass...I mean throughout the entire album, it's almost as if you turned on some kind of bass booster.

Like most Erasure albums, this one has a good set of songs from the danceable to the beautiful. Andy Bell has not lost his phenomenal range or emotional quality. If you've been listening to the MP3's, forget your initial reaction and get the CD. It will make you fully appreciate the album.

My musical tastes include: Sunscreem, Anything Box, Pet Shop Boys, Depeche Mode, Smashing Pumpkins, Queen, Liz Phair, Sarah McLachlan, Beck, Jeff Buckley, and more.