Day-Glo (Based on a True Story) cover

Day-Glo (Based on a True Story)

Erasure · 2022

32 min · 10 tracks · new wave · synth-pop

A vibrant blend of synth melodies and reflective lyrics that capture the duality of nostalgia and modernity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective flow
  • nostalgic vibes with modern twist
  • for upbeat gatherings
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive experiences
  • seek intense emotional depth

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 12, 2022, 'Day-Glo (Based on a True Story)' marks Erasure's sixteenth studio album, following their 2017 release 'World Be Gone'. At this point in their career, Erasure was revisiting their signature sound while incorporating contemporary themes, celebrating their enduring legacy in the synth-pop genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· Pet Shop Boys· New Order

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Based on a True Story 3:11
  • 2 Bop Beat 3:10
  • 3 Pin‐Prick 3:02
  • 4 The Conman 3:14
  • 5 Now 3:18
  • 6 Inside Out 3:44
  • 7 Harbour of My Heart 3:23
  • 8 3 Strikes and You’re Out 3:04
  • 9 The Shape of Things 3:12
  • 10 The End 3:14

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