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Pop! The First 20 Hits

Erasure · 1992

78 min · 21 tracks · new wave · synth-pop

A vibrant blend of catchy synth melodies and heartfelt lyrics that define the essence of 90s pop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • catchy sing-alongs with friends
  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • lighthearted energy for gatherings
  • nostalgic vibes of the 90s
  • feel-good tracks for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking deep introspective themes
  • prefer longer, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1992, 'Pop! The First 20 Hits' is a compilation album that captures Erasure's rise to fame following their breakthrough with 'The Innocents' in 1988. By this time, they had solidified their place in the synth-pop genre, showcasing their most successful tracks up to that point.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· Pet Shop Boys· New Order

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Who Needs Love (Like That) 3:06
  • 2 Heavenly Action 3:20
  • 3 Oh l’amour 3:07
  • 4 Sometimes 3:39
  • 5 It Doesn’t Have to Be 3:46
  • 6 Victim of Love 3:38
  • 7 The Circus 4:06
  • 8 Ship of Fools 4:03
  • 9 Chains of Love 3:43
  • 10 A Little Respect 3:31
  • 11 Stop! 2:55
  • 12 Drama! 4:06
  • 13 You Surround Me 3:58
  • 14 Blue Savannah 4:19
  • 15 Star 3:38
  • 16 Chorus 4:29
  • 17 Love to Hate You 3:56
  • 18 Am I Right? 4:17
  • 19 Breath of Life 3:55
  • 20 Take a Chance on Me 3:46
  • 21 Who Needs Love (Like That) (Hamburg mix) 3:01

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