What makes Total Pop! The First 40 Hits by Erasure notable?

This album is noteworthy not only for its comprehensive overview of Erasure's hits but also for its role in reinforcing their legacy within the synth-pop genre. It reached number one on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating the band's lasting popularity and influence on subsequent electronic and pop artists. Critics appreciated the collection for its infectious melodies and nostalgic value, cementing Erasure's position in pop music history. Released in 2009, 'Total Pop! The First 40 Hits' marked a significant retrospective for Erasure, showcasing their extensive catalog from their debut in 1986 to the late 1990s. By this point, the duo had solidified their status as synth-pop icons, following the commercial success of albums like 'Chorus' and 'Loveboat'. This compilation came after a period of fluctuating commercial fortunes, helping to remind audiences of their enduring appeal.

Who is Total Pop! The First 40 Hits for?

Total Pop! The First 40 Hits works well if you're into celebratory dance party atmosphere, nostalgic sing-along moments and short bursts of infectious energy.

How many songs are on Total Pop! The First 40 Hits?

Total Pop! The First 40 Hits has 82 tracks, running approximately 322 minutes.

Total Pop! The First 40 Hits

Erasure · 2009

322 min · 82 tracks · new wave · synth-pop

A vibrant collection of synth-pop anthems that encapsulate the euphoric energy of 80s and 90s dance music.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

celebratory dance party atmosphere
nostalgic sing-along moments
short bursts of infectious energy
dynamic collection for varied moods
for upbeat gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

prefer lengthy immersive albums
seek deep introspective themes

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2009, 'Total Pop! The First 40 Hits' marked a significant retrospective for Erasure, showcasing their extensive catalog from their debut in 1986 to the late 1990s. By this point, the duo had solidified their status as synth-pop icons, following the commercial success of albums like 'Chorus' and 'Loveboat'. This compilation came after a period of fluctuating commercial fortunes, helping to remind audiences of their enduring appeal.
Stylistic neighbors: Depeche Mode· Pet Shop Boys· New Order

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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

1 Who Needs Love (Like That) 3:07
2 Heavenly Action 3:21
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! 4:05
13 You Surround Me 3:58
14 Blue Savannah 4:19
15 Star 3:38
16 Chorus 4:30
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 3:45
21 Who Needs Love (Like That) (Hamburg mix) 3:01

Disc 2

2 Run to the Sun 4:11
3 I Love Saturday 4:01
4 Stay With Me 4:43
5 Fingers & Thumbs (Cold Summer's Day) 4:23
6 Rock Me Gently 4:08
7 In My Arms 3:28
8 Don't Say Your Love Is Killing Me 3:48
9 Rain (Al Stone mix) 4:09
10 Freedom 2:55
11 Moon & The Sky (JC's Heaven Scent radio Re-Work) 4:16
12 Solsbury Hill 4:18
13 Make Me Smile (Come Up and See mix) 3:29
14 Breathe 3:49
15 Don't Say You Love Me 3:45
16 Here I Go Impossible Again 3:30
17 I Could Fall in Love With You 4:03
18 Sunday Girl 3:15
19 Storm in a Teacup 3:28
20 Always (2009 mix) 3:59

Disc 3

1 Spiralling (The Circus Tour 1987) 2:30
2 The Hardest Part (The Innocents Tour 1988) 3:26
3 Drama! (The Wild! Tour 1989) 4:12
4 Knocking on Your Door (The Wild! Tour 1989) 3:57
5 Push Me Shove Me (The Wild! Tour 1990) 5:21
6 Voulez Vous (The Phantasmagorical Entertainment 1992) 5:53
7 Am I Right? (The Phantasmagorical Entertainment 1992) 5:23
8 Heart of Stone (The Phantasmagorical Entertainment 1992) 3:12
9 Who Needs Love Like That (The Tiny Tour 1996) 3:24
10 Rain (Cowboy Tour 1997) 4:24
11 Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime (Sanctuary the EIS Christmas Concert 2002) 3:42
12 Piano Song (The Other Tour 2003) 3:15
13 Hideaway (The Erasure Show 2005) 3:47
14 Breathe (The acoustic Tour 2006) 3:40
15 Oh L'Amour (Light at the End of the World Tour 2007) 4:30

Disc 4

1 Sometimes (Top of the Pops 04/12/86) 3:10
2 It Doesn't Have to Be (The Tom O'Connor Roadshow 02/03/87) 3:48
3 Victim of Love (Daytime live 22/10/87) 3:33
4 The Circus (Daytime live 22/10/87) 3:50
5 Ship of Fools (Wogan 26/02/88) 3:26
6 Chains of Love (Top of the Pops 16/06/88) 3:27
7 A Little Respect (Going live 15/12/88) 2:58
8 Stop! (Top of the Pops 15/12/88) 2:35
9 Chorus (Wogan 28/06/91) 3:10
10 Love to Hate You (Top of the Pops 03/10/91) 3:04
11 Am I Right? (Top of the Pops 05/12/91) 3:05
12 Breath of Life (Top of the Pops 26/03/92) 3:04
13 Who Needs Love (Like That) (Top of the Pops 29/10/92) 3:06
14 Always (Top of the Pops 07/04/94) 2:48
15 Run to the Sun (Top of the Pops 28/07/94) 2:51
16 I Love Saturday (Smash Hits Poll Winner's Party 04/12/94) 3:34
17 Stay With Me (Pebble Mill 30/11/95) 3:32
18 Fingers & Thumbs (Cold Summer's Day) (Pebble Mill 30/11/95) 4:24
19 Don't Say Your Love Is Killing Me (Top of the Pops 07/03/97) 2:59
20 Solsbury Hill (Top of the Pops 17/01/03) 2:34
21 Breathe (Top of the Pops 14/01/05) 2:58
22 Top of the Pops 2 Special (Breath of Life / Sometimes / Love to Hate You / You've Lost That Loving Feeling / A Little Respect / Make Me Smile (Come Up & See Me)) (Top of the Pops 2 09/04/03) 23:01
23 Sometimes (The Tom O'Connor Roadshow 02/03/87) 3:25
24 How Many Times? (The Late Show 18/10/89) 3:35
25 Miracle (Later with Jools 21/05/94) 4:52
26 Because You're So Sweet (Later with Jools 21/05/94) 3:36
27 Oh L'Amour (2003) 3:34

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