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Union Street
Erasure
Union Street
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Alternative Rock, International Music, Pop, Rock
 
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Union Street, Erasure's new acoustic CD was recorded in a small studio in Brooklyn, NY. Andy Bell says that they "show the songs in a different light, and show that they could work on whatever instrument, synthesisers or g...  more »

     
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All Artists: Erasure
Title: Union Street
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Mute U.S.
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 4/18/2006
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Alternative Rock, International Music, Pop, Rock
Styles: Europe, Britain & Ireland, Dance Pop, Adult Alternative
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 724596932124

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Union Street, Erasure's new acoustic CD was recorded in a small studio in Brooklyn, NY. Andy Bell says that they "show the songs in a different light, and show that they could work on whatever instrument, synthesisers or guitars". "We just felt there were songs on our albums that had been missed as songs," says Vince Clarke.

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CD Reviews

These cranky folks crack me up!
C. A Baker | Santa Rosa CA United States | 05/12/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is great..and all the whining about how they didn't do their biggest hits yada yada yada. Get over it, it is their choice to not record the songs that already have a bunch of different versions out there and do songs not quiet as over done. I'm all for that. This album and the Boy single are great!



Hehehe and even more amusing we just got back from seeing them perform the acoustic stuff live and it totally rocked! They have drums, a full on Bass, steel guitar, penny whistle autoharp etc..it was the most amazing concert! All the songs they did, including some of the expected big hits missing from this cd were so amazing to hear in this format. Using Latin rythms, country, rock-a-billy and just straight acoustic they really knew what rythm to pick for each track everything worked! If you go to Erasure's website you can find a link to order a recording on CD of the Live concert."
Erasure - Unplugged.
The Groove | Boston, MA | 05/02/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)

"You can do yourself a big favor by ignoring many of the negative reviews of Erasure's acoustic LP. Everyone, from Nirvana to Jay-Z, has given their back catalogue of songs the "unplugged" treatment, so why not Erasure? On "Union Street" (named after the Brooklyn location of the recording studio), Vince Clarke and Andy Bell give a handful of tracks an acoustic/country & western feel, but instead of opting for their hits, they dig deep into lesser-known album cuts and b-sides. The results are convincing and effective, as shown on "Boy," "Siren Song," the b-side "Tenderest Moments," and "Blues Away." "Union Street" proves that Erasure's songwriting and craft for melody stand tall even when you strip their songs of their synth-heavy production."
Just How Far is Union Street From the 59th Street Bridge??
ELECTROSAUR | USA | 06/19/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Pieces of this really did evoke a "Simon and Garfunkel" feeling in me.

Almost all of the songs took the 'treatment" well, the total standout for me was "Tenderest Moments"; simply beautiful,perfect, and touching.



Overall this was beautifully executed, I feel sorry for the naysayers who just can't get it."