Day-Glo (Based on a True Story)
| Day-Glo (Based on a True Story) | ||||
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| Released | 12 August 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Length | 32:29 | |||
| Label | Mute | |||
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Day-Glo (Based on a True Story) is the nineteenth studio album by the English synth-pop duo Erasure, released on 12 August 2022.[1] The album was created by reconstructing tracks from the group's previous album The Neon (2020) and is experimental in nature.[2]
Background
The Neon was recorded during the COVID-19 lockdowns and released in August 2020, placing at number four on the UK Albums Chart on its release, the band's highest placement on the chart since 1994's I Say I Say I Say.[2][3] Day-Glo (Based on a True Story) was created by Vince Clarke rearranging and remixing recordings of The Neon sessions and sending the instrumental tracks to Andy Bell to add vocals.[4] The album was made in collaboration with producer Gareth Jones.[1]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Hot Press | 8/10[5] |
| i |   [6] |
| The Irish Times | [7] |
| The Scotsman | [8] |
Retro Pop rated it four stars out of five and wrote "almost four decades into their career they've thrown a curveball and put out an album filled with self-referential gems and, although perhaps not to everyone's taste, it stands out as one of the most intriguing, creative projects in their catalogue."[2]
The Quietus gave it a favourable review and said "The whole album is an admirable exercise in sonic restraint."[4]
Riff Magazine wrote, "Far from queer disco anthems, they're moody '90s B-side remixes, murky Brian Eno tracks or downtempo Saint Etienne non-singles. It's not a turn-off, but it's definitely a vibe. And that vibe is more along the lines of, Shit, what just happened to the world?"[1]
i and The Scotsman both awarded the album three stars out of five.[6][8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Based on a True Story" | 3:10 |
| 2. | "Bop Beat" | 3:10 |
| 3. | "Pin-Prick" | 3:02 |
| 4. | "The Conman" | 3:14 |
| 5. | "Now" | 3:18 |
| 6. | "Inside Out" | 3:44 |
| 7. | "Harbour of My Heart" | 3:23 |
| 8. | "3 Strikes and You're Out" | 3:04 |
| 9. | "The Shape of Things" | 3:12 |
| 10. | "The End" | 3:12 |
| Total length: | 32:29 | |
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[9] | 13 |
| Scottish Albums (Official Charts)[10] | 4 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[11] | 100 |
| UK Albums (Official Charts)[12] | 29 |
| UK Independent Albums (Official Charts)[13] | 3 |
References
- 1 2 3 "Album Review: Erasure goes post-apocalyptic disco on 'Day-Glo (Based on a True Story)'". Riff Magazine. 8 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- 1 2 3 "Erasure – Day-Glo (Based On A True Story)". Retro Pop. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
- 1 2 "The Quietus | Reviews | Erasure". The Quietus. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ↑ Campbell, Lee (12 August 2022). "Album Review: Erasure, Day-Glo (Based On A True Story)". Hot Press. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- 1 2 Solomon, Kate (12 August 2022). "Album reviews: Erasure, Sylvan Esso". i. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ↑ Sweeney, Eamon (12 August 2022). "Erasure – Day-Glo (Based on a True Story): One of the most singular forces in pop". The Irish Times. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- 1 2 Shepherd, Fiona (9 August 2022). "Album reviews: Danger Mouse | Panda Bear & Somic Boom | Erasure | Jimetta Rose & The Voices of Creation". The Scotsman. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Erasure – Day-Glo (Based on a True Story)" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 19/8/2022 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Erasure – Day-Glo (Based on a True Story)". Hung Medien. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ↑ "Official Albums Chart on 19/8/2022 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 19/8/2022 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 August 2022.