Day-Glo (Based on a True Story)
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| Studio album by Erasure | ||||
| 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 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
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 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
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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
| Day-Glo (Based on a True Story) track listing | ||
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| 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 |
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Total length:
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32:29 | |
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[9] | 13 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[10] | 4 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[11] | 100 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[12] | 29 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[13] | 3 |
References
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- ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Erasure – Day-Glo (Based on a True Story)" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts.
- ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Erasure – Day-Glo (Based on a True Story)". Hung Medien.
- ↑ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company.
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