Erasure are an English synthpop duo, consisting of singer and songwriter Andy Bell and songwriter and keyboardist Vince Clarke. They formed in London in 1985 and established to becoming one of the most successful artists of the late 1980's to mid-1990's. Total Pop! The First 40 Hits is a greatest hits collection from Erasure, released on 23 February 2009 by Mute Records. The album utilizes a straightforward format: all of Erasure's singles up to that point, sequenced in chronological order. This is a continuation of the format used in Erasure's 1992 hits collection Pop! - the First 20 Hits. The album was released in a variety of formats: a standard 2-CD set containing the 40 hits, a deluxe 3-CD/DVD longbox set containing the 40 hits, along with live performances from 1987–2007, and appearances at the BBC from 1986–2005. The digital download version of the album contains three additional bonus 'hits'. Prior to its release, a remix album titled Pop! Remixed was released on 9 February 2009. A free 4 track digital download titled Pop! Treasure, which features previously unreleased material was made available to those who pre-ordered the box set via the Erasure online shop. The album entered the UK Album Chart at number 21 and at number 12 in Argentina. REVIEW BY ALLMUSIC: Since their singles have always been as well chosen as they were well crafted, Total Pop! The First 40 is top-shelf Erasure the whole way through, displaying the evolution of the synth pop band through representative singles. The set is so no-frills that the first disc is actually the 1992 collection Erasure Pop! The First 20 Hits in total. With "Who Needs Love (Like That)," "Oh l'Amour," "Love to Hate You," and a slew of other big hits, it's nearly perfect and the more recognizable of the two discs, but those above casual fan status will get more use out of the second disc, where the band's later (aka lesser-known) years are well sorted. "Always," "Stay with Me," and "Sunday Girl" are disc two's big hits, "Always" getting two airings with the second being a slight remix. More difficult and esoteric albums like Cowboy and Nightbird are shown in the best light here as the band grows not just older but wiser, although the occasional youthful flourish proves Erasure could still create bold club music when the mood struck. Those wanting a little more than the basics should check the Deluxe Box edition of Total Pop!, which adds a live disc plus a DVD of the duo's mostly flamboyant performances on the BBC television network. AWESOME 80's!!! IMPORTANT NOTES: A) Products Information The CDs and other items listed are from my own private collection. They are all well loved and cared for. These CDs/Items are all either in Excellent, Like New or New conditions, unless stated otherwise. I try to describe the items as accurate as possible. My own pictures attached for your references.
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