World Be Gone cover

World Be Gone

Erasure · 2017

39 min · 10 tracks · new wave · synth-pop

A reflective blend of synth-pop melodies and poignant lyrics that explores themes of love and loss.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • thoughtful melodies for introspection
  • poignant themes of love and
  • suitable for evening relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2017, 'World Be Gone' is Erasure's seventeenth studio album, following their 2014 record 'The Violet Flame.' At this stage, the duo had solidified their place in the synth-pop genre while continuing to explore mature themes in their music. The album came after a period of renewed creativity, showcasing their enduring relevance in contemporary pop.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· Pet Shop Boys· New Order

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Love You to the Sky 4:27
  • 2 Be Careful What You Wish For! 3:21
  • 3 World Be Gone 3:39
  • 4 A Bitter Parting 3:13
  • 5 Still It’s Not Over 4:03
  • 6 Take Me Out of Myself 4:34
  • 7 Sweet Summer Loving 3:55
  • 8 Oh What a World 4:15
  • 9 Lousy Sum of Nothing 4:12
  • 10 Just a Little Love 3:36

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata