The Circus
Erasure · 1987
54 min · 13 tracks · new wave · synth-pop
A vibrant blend of synth-driven pop and emotional lyrics that define the new wave era.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, engaging listening sessions
- late-night contemplative moods
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1987, 'The Circus' was Erasure's second studio album, following their self-titled debut. At this point in their career, the duo was beginning to solidify their identity in the synth-pop landscape, transitioning from relative obscurity to mainstream recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Pet Shop Boys· New Order
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It Doesn't Have to Be 3:55
- 2 Hideaway 3:48
- 3 Don't Dance 3:39
- 4 If I Could 3:52
- 5 Sexuality 3:53
- 6 Victim of Love 3:42
- 7 Leave Me to Bleed 3:22
- 8 Sometimes 3:39
- 9 The Circus 5:30
- 10 Spiralling 3:09
- 11 In the Hall of the Mountain King 2:58
- 12 Sometimes (extended mix) 5:24
- 13 It Doesn't Have to Be (The Boop Oopa Doo mix) 7:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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