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- Artist(s): Vince Clarke, Andy Bell, Antoine Dandoy, Gary De Cart
- Summary: The synth-pop band rerecord 2017's World Be Gone as a post-classical release in 10 days with the Echo Collective.
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- Record Label: Mute
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Indie Pop
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Mar 19, 2018World Beyond works better as an homage than an inspired reimagining of the politically charged album, which is flattering for Bell and Clarke, but ultimately keeps this release from feeling like a vital contribution.
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Mar 19, 2018World Beyond amplifies how efficient Erasure's own arrangements are, while at the same time giving Bell more space to command the room, which he does, with nuanced performances.
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Mar 19, 2018World Beyond ends up worth a listen if you happen to be someone who likes ’80s synthpop and classical music in equal measure. Whether there’s much here for anyone else is moot.
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Mar 19, 2018In combination it’s not adding much--except that little something in the twang of Bell’s voice which is completely unique and compelling--a little something almost completely drowned out by obvious platitudes maintained for a bit too long and with a few too many strings in the background.
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