Added New Pics

Added details of: "Sunday Girl" us cd, "Light At The End Of The World" uk cd, "Supernature" french vinyl (thanks to Mike De Paz), "Who Needs Love Like That" 1985 swedish vinyl (thanks to Rolf Eriksson), "The Two Ring Circus" japanese cd (thanks to Mike De Paz).

Added New Wallpaper

New Erasure themed wallpaper has been added to "Media" section (click on "Wallpapers").

Erasure's Tour Visuals

Another two videos from stage screens has been put up to Youtube recently. One is a background video for "Breathe" and another for "A Little Respect". Follow the links below:

"Breathe"
"A Little Respect"

"Light At The End Of The World" - Russian Release

Latest Erasure album "Light At The End Of The World" has been officially released in Russia in July by Gala Records. CD includes 10 tracks while the package includes OBI strip, like on japanese releases. See scans below:

CD: 2007 RU (Mute / Gala Records; 5099950260621)

Gareth Jones Erasure Photos

Gareth Jones, who is a producer of the current Erasure album, put up some photos from Erasure's photo shoot for "Light At The End Of The World" to his Flickr account. You may find them here.

Gareth also uploaded some previously unseen photos from recording session in Maine (as well as many of his photos from "Light At The End Of The World" studio diary). Click here to view them.

"Retro:Active 6 - Rare & Remixed" Compilation

Canadian label Hi-Bias delivers the classic sound of the 80's once again with "Retro:Active 6 - Rare & Remixed" - the sixth installment to an ever-successful and desired collection. Many of these songs have never been released on CD before. For the absolute best sound quality possible, all tracks are taken from the original source masters and digitally re-mastered in their original extended versions.

Released on this cd and first time available commercially is Erasure's "Chains Of Love (Unfettered Mix)". Release date - 11th September 2007.

Tracklist:

01. Erasure - Chains Of Love (Unfettered Mix) 8:24
02. The Cure - The Love Cats (Extended Version) 4:36
03. Tears For Fears - Mothers Talk (Extended Version) 6:13
04. Paul Hardcastle - 19 (Destruction Mix) 7:05
05. New Order - Round & Round (The Club Mix) 7:08
06. Peter Schilling - Major Tom (Special Extended Version) 8:06
07. Xymox - Obsession (Club Mix) 6:37
08. Go West - We Close Our Eyes (Total Overhang Club Mix) 5:56
09. Dead Or Alive - My Heart Goes Bang (Extended Remix) 7:15
10. Eight Seconds - Kiss You (When It's Dangerous) (Extended Mix) 6:02
11. Thompson Twins - King For A Day (Extended Mix) 8:02

More info can be found here.

Andy Bell About "Early Bird"

Here is a quote from "Storm Chaser" press release where Andy talks about Erasure collaboration with Cyndi Lauper:

"We originally recorded "Early Bird" during the "Light..." album sessions in Maine last Fall. We were considering some special way to use it apart from the CD and when we agreed to co-headline the "True Colors" tour, we just thought it might make an interesting duet between Cyndi and us. She put down the vocals in New York and sent the track back to us. We were quite happy with the result and quite happy to have gotten to know her and perform with her on the road this summer."

Greg EIS - "We Gotta Reach For The Stars":

Hello

Quite a lot of 'Storm Chaser' information in this weeks newsletter - so sit down, relax, put on those comfy slippers that you know you should have thrown out ages ago (but as they fit so perfectly that you can't bear to part with them), take a deep breath and read...

Contents:

- 'When A Lover Leaves You' Competition Winner
- 'Storm Chaser' Track Listing
- 'Storm Chaser' - Special Offer From Mute Bank Mail Order
- Meet & Greet Competition
- Erasure 'Live At The Royal Albert Hall' Releases

'When A Lover Leaves You' Competition Winner

Thank you to everyone that took part in the recent 'When A Lover Leaves You' remix competition - the standard of mixes was extremely high, as indeed many of you who have listened to the audio streams (which have now ceased) can testify.

But as they say, there can only be one winner, so (insert drum roll...) I am delighted to announce that the winning remix is mix #16 - the "Oscar Salguero Remix".

This mix was described by Vince Clarke as "Outstanding!!", and will feature on the forthcoming CD and Digital Download releases of 'Storm Chaser' (see below for further details.)

And here are a few words from the winner himself:

"I really enjoyed the original track, and began to visualize how else it could be produced, with a different tempo, rhythms, what sounds to use and where to put them and what a fan would enjoy. Basically... what it takes to have another top 10 :)

That was my intention, to try and create a better track than what it was already. To judge the result, it's up to you! There were many good remixes out there.

I'm honoured at being chosen for this.

Thank You

Oscar Salguero"

Congratulations Oscar!

'Storm Chaser' Track Listing

The track listings for the forthcoming 'Storm Chaser' release are as follows:

- Compact Disc -

 1 Storm In A Teacup (Single Version)
 2 Sucker For Love (Extended Mix)
 3 Golden Heart (GRNs 'Golden Glow' Radio Edit)
 4 Early Bird featuring Cyndi Lauper
 5 Storm In A Teacup (Koishi & Hush Club Mix)
 6 Sucker For Love (DJ Manolo Remix)
 7 Storm In A Teacup (Extended Mix)
 8 When A Lover Leaves You (Oscar Salguero Remix)
 9 Glass Angel (The Equalateral Mix)


- 7" Vinyl Picture Disc -

 1 Storm In A Teacup (Single Version)
 2 Sucker For Love (Edit)


- Digital Download, With Bonus Tracks -

 1 Storm In A Teacup (Single Version)
 2 Sucker For Love (Extended Mix)
 3 Golden Heart (GRNs 'Golden Glow' Radio Edit)
 4 Early Bird featuring Cyndi Lauper
 5 Storm In A Teacup (Koishi & Hush Club Mix)
 6 Sucker For Love (DJ Manolo Remix)
 7 Storm In A Teacup (Extended Mix)
 8 When A Lover Leaves You (Oscar Salguero Remix)
 9 Glass Angel (The Equalateral Mix)
10 Sucker For Love (Edit)
11 When A Lover Leaves You (GRN Remix)

Catalogue Numbers:
 - Compact Disc: CDMUTE384 / 5099950768028
 - 7" Vinyl Picture Disc: MUTE384 / 5099950768059
 - N. American Compact Disc: 693692 / 724596936924

The version of 'Early Bird' that is featured on 'Storm Chaser' is the original one and is not the same mix that is featured on the recent "True Colors" album.

'Storm Chaser' audio previews will be available at erasureinfo.com from next week.

'Storm Chaser' - Special Offer From Mute Bank Mail Order

Our friends at Mute Bank have a multi-buy offer for 'Storm Chaser', where you can pre-order both physical formats (CD & vinyl) for just £5.99

The normal price for each individual items are £3.49 for the CD and £3.49 for the 7" Vinyl, so that's a pretty good saving.

For further details visit Mute Bank online:
 
 www: http://www.recordstore.co.uk/mutebank...

Meet & Greet Competition

Competition time!

The prize is an meet & greet session for you (and a guest) with Andy & Vince before one of the forthcoming UK tour performances of your choice in September.

[the next part is for subscribers only, check your EIS email update]

Erasure 'Live At The Royal Albert Hall' Releases

Erasure will be recording and filming their final UK date of their current tour at the Royal Albert Hall (25th Sept 07) and making it available to buy on CD and Digital Download from November (a 'Live Here Now' audio release) and on DVD in the New Year.  Further details will be announced shortly.

Regards

Greg
Erasure Information Service

Extra! Extra! "Storm Chaser" Tracklist!

Here is the tracklist of the forthcoming Erasure release - "Storm Chaser" EP (CD version):

1. Storm In A Teacup (Single Version)
2. Sucker For Love (Extended Mix)
3. Golden Heart (GRN's 'Golden Glow' Radio Edit)
4. Early Bird (Featuring Cyndi Lauper)
5. Storm In A Teacup (Koishi And Hush Club Mix)
6. Sucker For Love (DJ Manolo Remix)
7. Storm In A Teacup (Extended Remix)
8. When A Lover Leaves You (Oscar Salguero Remix)
9. Glass Angel (The Equalateral Mix)

Greg EIS - "Storm Chaser":

Hello

New Release - 'Storm Chaser' EP (CDMUTE384)

Erasure release their 'Storm Chaser' EP, available on CD, limited edition 7" and download on 24th September 2007 (UK).

The nine track EP features new, extended and remix versions of tracks taken from their recent album 'Light At The End Of The Word'. The package also includes the song 'Early Bird' (which features both Cyndi Lauper and Andy Bell on vocals), plus the winning entry of the recent 'When A Lover Leaves You' remix competition.

'Storm Chaser' continues the series of stunning artwork that has graced the album and two singles, and you can preview it here:

www: http://www.erasureinfo.com/news/

The exact release dates for Germany (September) and North American (October) will be confirmed shortly.

Erasure's UK & European Tour Support

The support artists for the UK & European leg of the 'Light At The End Of The World' tour is Onetwo, who comprise of Paul Humphreys (OMD) and Claudia Brucken (Propaganda, Act).

www: http://www.theremusic.com
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/weareonetwo

Claudia of course featured on Andy Bell's 2005 album 'Electric Blue', where she duets with Andy on the songs 'Love Oneself' and 'Delicious'.

Onetwo released their superb debut album 'Instead' a couple of months ago, and is available from many retailers such as Amazon and iTunes:

amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk...
iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com...

Exclusive - The 'I Could Fall In Love With You' Original Video

Many months back, the EIS provided exclusive behind the scenes clips from the filming of the original 'I Could Fall In Love With You' video, which featured Andy and Vince in a futuristic shopping complex.

Well now you can see the video itself! Visit the Erasure MySpace or YouTube websites, or visit the 'News' section of the Erasure website to see the original video.

myspace: http://vids.myspace.com...
youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMVplKAIlcI
www: http://www.erasureinfo.com/news/

Regards

Greg
Erasure Information Service

Exclusive - "I Could Fall In Love With You" (Original Video)

An exclusive - the original video for the single "I Could Fall In Love With You" is available on the Erasure MySpace and YouTube sites. The video was refused by the band shortly after it was made and alternative version with fan's footage has been made instead.

Erasure & Pet Shop Boys Party In Moscow

An Erasure & Pet Shop Boys Party is being held in Moscow on the 24th August 2007. Full details (in Russian) can be found here.

A copy of the flyer can also be viewed here.

Greg EIS - "Andy Bell On Celebrity Popmaster Quiz":

Hello

It seems ages since the last Erasure Newsletter doesn't it? Here's a quick rundown of the past few weeks of news that has been posted on the web site, plus some new bits.

Andy Bell On BBC Radio 2

Andy Bell is to appear on "Celebrity Popmaster Quiz" on the Ken Bruce show on Radio 2 this Wednesday 15th August between 10:30am and 11:00am.

One can listen to BBC Radio 2 via the Internet, Freeview CH 702, Sky Digital CH 0102, Virgin Media CH 902, DAB digital radio and 88-91 FM.

Ken Bruce Show:
www: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/bruce/

BBC Radio 2 Live:
www: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/radio2_promo.shtml?onair

New Photos Added To Gallery

Many photos sent in by Erasure fans have been added to the photo galleries, including photos from the recent 'True Colors' tour, the 'Light At The End Of The World' tour and the San Diego Pride Festival.

If you have any Erasure related photos you would to send in for possible inclusion within the Fan Galleries, the e-mail them to photos@erasureinfo.com with details of who they should be credited to.

True Colors / Light At The End Of The World Tour:
www: http://www.erasureinfo.com/gallery/fan_tours_index.html

San Diego Pride Festival:
www: http://www.erasureinfo.com/gallery/fan_live_index.html

"When A Lover Leaves You" Fan Mixes

Thank you to everyone that sent in mixes for the "When A Lover Leaves You" Remix Competition, over 200 mixes were received, and many were of an extremely high standard (yes I have listened to them all!)

Audio streams (QuickTime / Real Media / Windows Media) of each mix is available here:

www: http://www.erasureinfo.com/garageband/

So far the mixes have been listened to 55,959 times, and these are the top 5 mixes based on the number of times they have been listened to:

1) 064 - Last Dance Mix - (Mats E. Sjoblom) 10.2%
2) 001 - The Jolly Club Mix - (Joseph F. Jolly) 5.1%
3) 016 - Oscar Salguero Edit - (Oscar Salguero) 2.1%
4) 002 - Jurassic Mix - (Sean Ellis) 1.9%
5) 124 - Markymix - (Mark Towns) 1.8%

If you wish to post comments / reviews for any of the mixes, then you can do so within a dedicated area of the Erasure Forum:

www: http://www.erasureforum.com/viewforum.php?f=34

Although it was made clear that the poll within the Erasure Forum has zero influence on the choice of winning mix, that did not prevent over 100 (clearly from the same few people) forum accounts being opened within a 48 hour period to vote for their own / friends mixes. Therefore the ability to open new forum accounts has been suspended for the duration of this poll, and it's unlikely that further polls of this nature will be run in the future.

MySpace.com - Tour Visuals

PrickImage are the company behind the visuals featured on Erasure's 2007 'Light At The End Of The World' tour.  Available on their MySpace site is the full version of the Oh L'Amour video (staring Jonny Woo) that is played back via the screen on the stage during the performance.

Keep an eye on their MySpace site for additional videos.

PrickImage:
www: http://www.myspace.com/PRICKIMAGE

MySpace.com - Tour Costumes

Erasure's costume designer Dean Bright has posted pictures of the costumes he has made for the current Erasure tour on his MySpace site.  In the future exclusive 'making of', first night backstage, rehearsal pictures as well as a large back catalogue of exclusive backstage pictures will be added.

Dean Bright:
www: http://www.myspace.com/15220620

UK Tour Dates

If a ticket agency has sold out of tickets for a particular venue, then contact the boxoffice of the venue directly (where possible), as they will often have tickets still available.

Boxoffice telephone numbers have been published on the website since the tickets went on sale, and links are provided to the venues online ordering systems.

www: http://www.erasureinfo.com/live/

The next newsletter will reveal more about 'Storm Chaser'...
www: http://www.erasureinfo.com/releases/singles.html

Until next time!

Greg
Erasure Information Service

Erasure's Support Act In Europe

OneTwo - featuring OMD's Paul Humphreys and Propaganda's Claudia Brucken will be joining Erasure as support on their upcoming tour starting in September. Claudia Brucken is also know for her duets with Andy Bell on his solo album "Electric Blue".

Dates are as follows:

Sep 3 New Theatre - Oxford
Sep 4 Royal Concert Hall - Nottingham
Sep 5 Grand Opera House - York
Sep 7 Grimsby Auditorium - Grimsby
Sep 8 Carling Academy - Glasgow
Sep 9 Corn Exchange - Edinburgh
Sep 11 Carling Academy - Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sep 12 Preston Guildhall - Preston
Sep 13 Apollo - Manchester
Sep 15 UEA - Norwich
Sep 16 Civic Hall - Wolverhampton
Sep 17 De Montfort Hall - Leicester
Sep 19 Colston Hall - Bristol
Sep 20 City Hall - Sheffield
Sep 22 St Davids - Cardiff, Wales
Sep 23 Corn Exchange - Cambridge
Sep 25 Royal Albert Hall - London
Sep 28 Vega - Copenhagen
Sep 29 Vega - Copenhagen
Oct 1 Ringlokschuppen - Bielefeld
Oct 2 CCH3 - Hamburg
Oct 3 Stadthalle - Chemnitz
Oct 5 Columbiahalle - Berlin
Oct 6 E-Werk - Cologne
Oct 7 Muffathalle – München

"Storm Chaser" - US Release Date

Mysterious Erasure release "Storm Chaser" have now a US release date 2nd October 2007.

"Light At The End Of The World" Tour - New York

Here are the photos from the show 3rd August in New York (photos by Eddienyc):

McCarren Park Pool		Young Love		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure   Erasure

Another batch from New York:

Young Love		Young Love
Young Love		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure

Added New Pics

Added details of: "Sunday Girl" uk promo cdr, "Light At The End Of The World" us limited cd, "I Could Fall In Love With You" uk 7" vinyl, "Stay With Me" uk promo cdr, "Breath Of Life" spain vinyl.

"Light At The End Of The World" Tour - Detroit

Here are the photos from the show 31th July in Detroit (photos by Keith Orbell):

Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure

"Light At The End Of The World" Tour - Seattle

Here are the photos from the show 24th July in Seattle (photos by Nga Huynh):

The Moore Theatre		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		The stage
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure

MySpace.com - Tour Visuals (EIS News)

PrickImage are the company behind the visuals featured on Erasure's 2007 "Light At The End Of The World" tour.

Available on their MySpace site is the full version of the "Oh L'Amour" video (staring Jonny Woo) that is played back via the screen on the stage during the performance.

Keep an eye on their site for additional videos.

"Oh L'Amour" by PrickImage: http://myspacetv.com/index...

MySpace.com - Tour Costumes (EIS News)

Erasure's costume designer Dean Bright has posted pictures of the costumes he has made for the current Erasure tour on his MySpace site, including exclusive 'making of', first night backstage and rehearsal pictures. In the future a large back catalogue of exclusive backstage pictures will be added.

Andy Warhol and Andy Bell

"When A Lover Leaves You" Fan Mixes (EIS News)

Thank you to everyone that sent in mixes for the "When A Lover Leaves You" Remix Competition. Audio streams (QuickTime / Real Media / Windows Media) of the entries received are available within the competition page, and you can vote for your favourite mix within the Erasure Forum.

More Tour Photos From Minneapolis

Here is another batch of photos from Minneapolis gig 27th July (photos by The Rock 'n' Roll Star):

Erasure poster		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		The stage
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure

Some videos from this show available here.

"Light At The End Of The World" Tour - Minneapolis

In Minneapolis Erasure dropped two songs from the setlist: "Golden Heart" and "How My Eyes Adore You" and added "Victim Of Love". Setlist was as follows:

1. Jacques Cousteau
2. Sunday Girl
3. Blue Savannah
4. Drama!
5. I Could Fall In Love With You
6. Fly Away
7. Breathe
8. Storm In A Teacup
9. Chains Of Love
10. Breath Of Life
11. Love To Hate You
12. Sucker For Love
13. Victim Of Love
14. When A Lover Leaves You
15. Ship Of Fools
16. Chorus
17. Sometimes
18. A Little Respect
19. Oh L'Amour
20. Glass Angel
21. Stop!

Here are the photos from the show 27th July (photos by Lena):

Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure
Erasure		Erasure		Erasure

New Erasure Interviews

There are some new Erasure interviews has been published recently:

Erasure hasn't stopped bringing the pop since 1985
Erasure Returns to Classic Sound, and the Road
Erasure's Andy Bell on letting it all hang out, a double-duty tour and recording nursery rhymes
It takes more than a few letdowns to rub out Erasure

"Storm Chaser"

North American Erasure distribution company, Caroline Distribution have changed title of the new Erasure release in USA. Now it is called "Storm Chaser" and is probably will be a remix album. Release date is still unknown.

Erasure Feat. Cyndi Lauper "Early Bird"

You may now listen the unreleased version of Erasure and Cyndi Lauper duet "Early Bird" called "DJ Manolo's True Colors Edit" here.

Meanwhile "True Colors" tour cd will be released all across USA on 7th August. Digital release is also expected on the same date.

An EDGE "True Colors" CD Release Party

EDGE "True Colors" cd release party is being held on August 10 at Club Cafe in Boston, USA. EDGE is giving away copies of "True Colors" on CD.

You may enter the competition here but note, that winners must be available to claim their prizes at the EDGE "True Colors" CD release party on Friday, August 10. Winners must be able to present themselves to the EDGE staff between 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm.

More details about this event: http://www.edgeboston.com...