EBX
Erasure · 1999
226 min · 43 tracks · new wave · synth-pop
An eclectic blend of synth-pop and new wave, filled with infectious melodies and rhythmic experimentation.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing for dancing infectious melodies for sing-alongs late-night exploration with friends
- Context
- When 'EBX' was released in 1999, Erasure was in a transitional phase, having already established themselves as synth-pop icons since the mid-1980s. This album followed their commercial peak in the early '90s and reflected a more experimental approach to their sound with an emphasis on remixes and collaborations.
- If you like
- new wave, synth-pop
EBX is an album by Erasure, released in 1999. An eclectic blend of synth-pop and new wave, filled with infectious melodies and rhythmic experimentation. 'EBX' stands out for its innovative remix culture, showcasing how Erasure adapted to the evolving electronic music scene. The album featured several remixes that gained traction in dance clubs, contributing to the continued relevance of the duo in the late '90s music landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does EBX sound like?
An eclectic blend of synth-pop and new wave, filled with infectious melodies and rhythmic experimentation. Rooted in new wave and synth-pop.
What makes EBX by Erasure notable?
'EBX' stands out for its innovative remix culture, showcasing how Erasure adapted to the evolving electronic music scene. The album featured several remixes that gained traction in dance clubs, contributing to the continued relevance of the duo in the late '90s music landscape. When 'EBX' was released in 1999, Erasure was in a transitional phase, having already established themselves as synth-pop icons since the mid-1980s. This album followed their commercial peak in the early '90s and reflected a more experimental approach to their sound with an emphasis on remixes and collaborations.
Who is EBX for?
EBX works well if you're into wave-like pacing for dancing, infectious melodies for sing-alongs and late-night exploration with friends.
How many songs are on EBX?
EBX has 43 tracks, running approximately 226 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Stop! (Cold Ending) Standout 3:02
- 2 The Hardest Part Standout 3:43
- 3 Knocking on Your Door 2:57
- 4 She Won't Be Home 3:30
- 5 The Hardest Part (12" version) 5:06
- 6 Knocking on Your Door (12" version) 3:59
- 7 Stop! (Mark Saunders remix) 5:47
- 8 Knocking on Your Door (Mark Saunders remix) 6:06
- 9 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 3:10
Disc 2
- 1 Drama! 4:07
- 2 Sweet, Sweet Baby 4:19
- 3 Drama! (Act 2) 5:38
- 4 Sweet, Sweet Baby (The Moo-Moo mix) 5:12
- 5 Paradise 4:11
- 6 Drama! (Krucial mix) 7:08
- 7 Sweet, Sweet Baby (Medi mix) 4:24
- 8 Paradise (Lost and Found mix) 5:48
Disc 3
- 1 You Surround Me Standout 4:00
- 2 91 Steps 5:33
- 3 You Surround Me (Syrinx mix) 7:13
- 4 Supernature 5:45
- 5 91 Steps (+24 mix) 6:58
- 6 You Surround Me (remix) 7:33
- 7 Supernature (William Orbit mix) 7:00
- 8 91 Steps (6 Pianos mix) 5:27
- 9 Supernature (Daniel Miller & Phil Legg mix) 6:55
- 10 You Surround Me (Gareth Jones mix) 6:18
- 11 Supernature (Mark Saunders mix) 6:34
Disc 4
- 1 Blue Savannah 4:20
- 2 Runaround on the Underground 3:26
- 3 Blue Savannah (Remixed by Mark Saunders) 6:53
- 4 No G.D.M. 4:07
- 5 Blue Savannah (Der Deutsche Mix II) 6:16
- 6 No G.D.M. (Zeus B. Held mix) 4:26
- 7 Runaround on the Underground (Remixed by Mark Saunders) 6:40
- 8 Blue Savannah (Der Deutsche Mix I) 7:13
Disc 5
- 1 Star 3:41
- 2 Dreamlike State 3:31
- 3 Star (Trafalmadore mix) 6:28
- 4 Dreamlike State (The 12 Hour Technicolor mix) 3:30
- 5 Star (Interstellar mix) 6:29
- 6 Star (Soul mix) 5:54
- 7 Dreamlike State (The 24 Hour Technicolor mix) 5:29
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