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Upstairs at Eric's

Yazoo · 1982

46 min · 12 tracks · synth-pop

Ethereal synth melodies intertwine with poignant vocals, capturing the essence of early 80s synth-pop.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • contemplative late-night vibes
  • poignant emotional reflections

Where this album fits

Career context
Upstairs at Eric's was Yazoo's debut album, released in August 1982. At this point, the duo of Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet was emerging from Clarke's successful tenure with Depeche Mode, bringing a fresh sound to the burgeoning synth-pop scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· Erasure· New Order
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Don’t Go 3:07
  • 2 Too Pieces 3:13
  • 3 Bad Connection 3:20
  • 4 Midnight 4:22
  • 5 In My Room 3:52
  • 6 Only You 3:14
  • 7 Goodbye 70’s 2:34
  • 8 Tuesday 3:22
  • 9 Winter Kills 4:05
  • 10 Bring Your Love Down (Didn’t I) 4:40
  • 11 The Other Side of Love (12″ remix) 5:21
  • 12 Situation (U.S. 12″ remix) 5:45

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