Nightbird
by Erasure
  • Record Label: Mute
  • Release Date: Jan 25, 2005
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26

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  1. martingore
    Jan 25, 2006
    10
    good job out there "breath" is almost as good as my "precious" single.
  2. EdwardE
    Mar 2, 2005
    7
    A return to form for Erasure. Although it'll harkens back to 'I Say, I Say, I Say,' it's not a complete retread. 'Because Our Love Is Real' should have been dropped in the demo stages, but it's the only drawback to an otherwise superb release.
  3. RogerO
    Feb 13, 2005
    9
    Great songs, voices and production!
  4. JackD
    Feb 20, 2005
    8
    this album rocks
  5. HayesC
    Feb 4, 2005
    10
    This to me is the best Erasure album to come along since Erausre's self titled album. Very true to Erasure form.
  6. FrankC
    Feb 9, 2005
    10
    After many listens this is a definite top 3 album from them alongside Chorus and the self-titled Erasure.
  7. shaneb
    Mar 7, 2005
    9
    This album is a reminder for me of why I fell in love with Erasure. Energetic, fun to listen to, and if you can excuse the buzzkill "Because Our Love Is Real", is so worth while.
  8. IainS
    May 31, 2005
    10
    One seriously good album, Bell really does pull out some of the very best lyrics I've ever heard. And the '80's (Jarresque) style is simply brilliant, setting it apart from every other album in the charts today! Well done to Erasure.
  9. Paulo
    May 7, 2005
    8
    I just saw them in concert in Miami last night and they delivered an awesome show...about 1 1/2 hours of non-stop music. If you are an Erasure fan this album will not disappoint. They have returned to their roots. Keep it coming Andy and Vince!
  10. DaveN
    Jul 22, 2005
    9
    Absolutely flawless synth-pop album, easily among Erasure's best. It has an effortless flow and majesty. It's lush without being cloying, cinematic without being precious. Don't believe the middling reviews, this is great stuff.
  11. J
    Apr 26, 2006
    10
    Critics do not review an album based on the content alone, but rather try to compare the content with other albums. My point is that this is an amazing album. How can you give this album a bad review? Well, that's easy... compare this album against wonderland, circus, innocents, chorus, erasure self-titled, and cowboy. I really feel that we are the critics, because they are so damn Critics do not review an album based on the content alone, but rather try to compare the content with other albums. My point is that this is an amazing album. How can you give this album a bad review? Well, that's easy... compare this album against wonderland, circus, innocents, chorus, erasure self-titled, and cowboy. I really feel that we are the critics, because they are so damn negative all the time and it seems like they never appreciate fine art such as this.… Expand
  12. Craig
    Jan 31, 2005
    8
    I thought the album was lovely, and a nice change from all the histrionics of 'garage bands' and fake punk teen princesses. It's romantic, it's synthetic, it's reliable and critics should go back to reviewing 'ultracool' bands they already like, so they can be happy and quit damaging everyone else's fun.
  13. Anon
    Jan 18, 2006
    8
    This is their best album since 1995's "Erasure."
  14. MarkD
    Dec 26, 2005
    8
    Cracking return to form and is worth the purchase price just for the classic "Breath"... great stuff lads...
  15. MichaelL
    Feb 13, 2005
    9
    For those of us who enjoy good melodies and smart, introspective lyrics, Erasure has been a bastion in the muck of recent radio. This album delivers true Erasure, which is what fans want. This album is not an attempt to sound like a band they are not, or re-invent the wheel. It is simply a good album with good music. From start to finish the songs are real, fresh, and alive. The best For those of us who enjoy good melodies and smart, introspective lyrics, Erasure has been a bastion in the muck of recent radio. This album delivers true Erasure, which is what fans want. This album is not an attempt to sound like a band they are not, or re-invent the wheel. It is simply a good album with good music. From start to finish the songs are real, fresh, and alive. The best album since their self-titled...… Expand
  16. CoreyA
    Mar 11, 2005
    8
    This album is a grower and is much better than music critics indicate. Highlights for me are Breathe, Don't Say You Love Me, Rocket to the Moon, and Bet You're Mad At Me. If you love synthpop you must own this album.
  17. ChrisB
    Mar 12, 2005
    10
    Back to amazing good music, summer is here, crack at joint and crack at beer, crack some x, crack some KY, have fun again. Tank You!

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Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Composed of more hits than misses, Nightbird soars. [21 Jan 2005, p.88]
  2. The Guardian
    40
    How can something that makes so lavish with both emotion and production leave so little aftertaste?
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  3. Uncut
    40
    Seems dated. [Feb 2005, p.73]
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