''Wild!'' is the fourth studio album by British band
Erasure
Erasure () is an English synth-pop duo formed in London in 1985, consisting of lead vocalist and songwriter Andy Bell with songwriter, producer and keyboardist Vince Clarke, previously known as co-founder of the band Depeche Mode and a membe ...
. Released in 1989, it was the follow-up album to their 1988 breakthrough ''
The Innocents''. The album was produced by Erasure, along with
Gareth Jones and
Mark Saunders and released by
Mute Records in the UK and
Sire Records
Sire Records (formerly Sire Records Company) is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group and distributed by Warner Records.
History Beginnings
The label was founded in 1966 as Sire Productions by Seymour Stein and Richard Gottehrer ...
in the US.
History
Although the album did not generate any entries on the
''Billboard'' Hot 100, ''Wild!'' is highly regarded amongst Erasure's fanbase as one of their best albums, containing now-classic singles like "
Drama!
"Drama!" is the first single released from English synth-pop duo Erasure's fourth studio album, '' Wild!'' (1989). Written by Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, the synthpop song begins with a low-key keyboard line and a subdued vocal from Bell. As ...
", "
Blue Savannah" and "
Star
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". In the US, several songs gained exposure on
college radio and three songs charted on ''
Billboards
Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. "
You Surround Me
"You Surround Me" is a song by English synth-pop duo Erasure that was issued in November 1989 by Mute Records as the second single from the band's fourth studio album, '' Wild!'' (1989). Written by the duo's Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, it is ...
" was not released as a single in the United States.
During production, singer Andy Bell recorded with producer Gareth Jones, while Vince Clarke handled synths and programming with producer Mark Saunders at Vince's home studio—both in London.
In the UK, ''Wild!'' continued Erasure's mainstream success: it became their second consecutive number-one album and its four singles all hit the UK top 20. The album also charted well in Germany, where it hit number sixteen.
It was while promoting the ''Wild!'' album that Erasure launched the first of their many elaborately staged concert tours—this one featuring gigantic sets and props and several costume changes for band members
Vince Clarke
Vincent John Martin (born 3 July 1960), known professionally as Vince Clarke, is an English synth-pop musician and songwriter. Clarke has been the main composer and musician of the band Erasure since its inception in 1985, and was previously ...
and
Andy Bell, as well as several back-up singers and dancers. Over 100 dates were played, culminating in their biggest headlining show at the Milton Keynes Bowl in front of 60,000 fans.
Track listing
All tracks written by
Andy Bell and
Vince Clarke
Vincent John Martin (born 3 July 1960), known professionally as Vince Clarke, is an English synth-pop musician and songwriter. Clarke has been the main composer and musician of the band Erasure since its inception in 1985, and was previously ...
.
Original edition
# "Piano Song – Instrumental" – 1:09
# "
Blue Savannah" – 4:27
# "
Drama!
"Drama!" is the first single released from English synth-pop duo Erasure's fourth studio album, '' Wild!'' (1989). Written by Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, the synthpop song begins with a low-key keyboard line and a subdued vocal from Bell. As ...
" – 4:04
# "How Many Times?" – 3:17
# "
Star
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" – 3:53
# "La Gloria" – 3:10
# "
You Surround Me
"You Surround Me" is a song by English synth-pop duo Erasure that was issued in November 1989 by Mute Records as the second single from the band's fourth studio album, '' Wild!'' (1989). Written by the duo's Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, it is ...
" – 3:57
# "Brother and Sister" – 3:24
# "2,000 Miles" – 3:38
# "Crown of Thorns" – 3:59
# "Piano Song" – 3:15
2016 "Erasure 30" 30th anniversary BMG reissue LP
Subsequent to their acquisition of Erasure's back catalogue, and in anticipation of the band's 30th anniversary, BMG commissioned reissues of all previously released UK editions of Erasure albums up to and including 2007's ''
Light at the End of the World
''Light at the End of the World'' is the thirteenth studio album by English synth-pop duo Erasure, released on 14 May 2007 by Mute Records. The album's release was announced on the band's website on 26 January 2007 in a video message from membe ...
''. All titles were pressed and distributed by
Play It Again Sam on 180-gram vinyl and shrinkwrapped with a custom anniversary sticker.
2019 30th anniversary CD release
A two-disc version of the album was released by BMG in the UK and Europe on 29 March 2019 to commemorate the original 1989 release. It features the remastered album on disc one and a selection of rarities, B-sides, live tracks, and new remixes on disc two.
CD2: B-Sides, Remixes and Rarities
# "Sweet, Sweet Baby" (The Moo Moo Mix) – 5:12
# "Drama!" (Richard Norris Mix) – 6:39
# "Blue Savannah" (Mark Saunders 12" Mix) – 6:51
# "Piano Song" (Live at the London Arena) – 3:34
# "Runaround on the Underground" (Remix) – 6:38
# "How Many Times?" (Alternative Mix) – 3:17
# "Supernature" (Daniel Miller and Phil Legg Remix) – 6:53
# "Star" (Soul Mix) – 5:22
# "No G.D.M." (Unfinished Mix) – 4:25
# "Drama! (Act 2)" – 5:38
# "Brother and Sister" (Live at the London Arena)" - 3:33
# "Dreamlike State" (7" A Capella Mix)" - 3:29
# "You Surround Me" (Gareth Jones Mix)" - 6:17
# "91 Steps" (6 Pianos Mix) – 5:24
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
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1989 albums
Erasure albums
Mute Records albums
Sire Records albums
Albums produced by Gareth Jones (music producer)
Albums produced by Mark Saunders (record producer)