Erasure - Ship Of Fools

Review by Антон Черненко

Ship of Fools, the eighth studio album by synth-pop duo Erasure, is a testament to their enduring popularity and musical prowess. The album is a collection of 10 tracks that showcase the band's signature blend of infectious melodies, catchy hooks, and danceable beats.

From the opening track "Mad as We Are," which features a pulsating synth bassline and Andy Bell's soaring vocals, to the closing ballad "When I Needed You," Ship of Fools is a rollercoaster ride of emotions and musical styles. The album also features the hit single "Chains of Love," which became one of Erasure's biggest hits and a staple of '80s dancefloors.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "River Deep, Mountain High," a cover of the classic song by Ike & Tina Turner. Erasure's version is a faithful interpretation that adds their own unique spin to the song, with Bell's vocals perfectly capturing the passion and intensity of the lyrics.

Artist: Erasure
Album: Ship Of Fools

1988

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Ship Of Fools
Ship Of Fools (7" Mix)	4:01
When I Needed You	3:57
Ship Of Fools (Shiver Me Timbers Mix)	7:52
Ship Of Fools ("RC Mix" By Rico Conning)	6:24
River Deep Mountain High	4:00
River Deep Mountain High (Private Dance Mix)	7:02
River Deep, Mountain High	07:01
Ship of Fools	07:52
Ship Of Fools (Remix By Stephen Hague)	7:53
Ship Of Fools (RC Mix)	7:51
Ship Of Fools (Shiver Me Timber Mix)
River Deep, Mountain High (Private Dance Mix)	7:01
Ship Of Fools ( RC Mix)	6:21
River Deep, Mountain High (Warm Depths Mix)	5:40
When I Needed You (Melancholic Mix)	4:22
Ship Of Fools ("Shiver Me Timbers" Mix)	7:52
River Deep Mountain High
Ship Of Fools (R C Mix)	6:24
River Deep Mountain High (Warm Depths Mix)	5:42

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Mute
Mute, Alfa
Mute, David Gresham Records
Mute Records
Alfa, Mute
Mute, Sanni Records

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online anhören
online luisteren
lytte på nettet
écouter en ligne
lyssna på nätet
ascolta in linea
escuchar en línea
kuunnella verkossa
ouvir online

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Orange Lining

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Mute Records Ltd.
Copyright (c)	Mute Records Ltd.
Published By	Musical Moments
Recorded At	Blackwing Studios
Glass Mastered At	Nimbus
Distributed By	Virgin France S.A.
Lacquer Cut At	The Penthouse
Marketed By	Intercord Ton GmbH
Pressed By	Pathé Marconi EMI, Chatou
Mastered At	Musitech
Made By	Alfa Records, Inc
Manufactured By	Edisom
Record Company	Sanni Records, S.A.
Printed By	Indugraf Madrid, S.A.
Licensed To	Intercord Ton GmbH

Credits

Role	Credit
Design	Paul Khera, Terry Hawes
Written-By	Clarke/Bell
Artwork By	Paul Khera, Terry Hawes
Lacquer Cut By	Nickz
Plated By	PAG
Mastered By	Nickz
Co-producer	Dave Jacob (tracks: A)
Engineer	Dave Jacob (tracks: A)
Producer	Stephen Hague (tracks: A)
Mixed By	Erasure (tracks: B1, B2)

Notes

Recorded at Blackwing Studios.
Loads of thanks to Eric Radcliffe.
Tracks 1 & 2: Sonet-Musical Moments/Sonet
Track 3: Warner Bros Music Limited
p + c 1988 Mute Records Ltd.
Made in Great Britain
Durations are not listed on the release.
Generic company sleeve
Released in a plastic sleeve included an insert sheet with lyrics and credits.
Sonet-Musical Moments/Sonet
℗ © 1988 Mute Records Limited
Distribuzione Dischi Ricordi S.p.A. [back sleeve]
Made in Italy [labels]
Side A: Recorded at Blackwing Studio.
Some promos came in plastic inner bag which was signed by both Vince and Andy.
A1 is the "Shiver Me Timbers Mix".
A2 is the "Album Version".
B is the "Warm Depths Mix".
Comes in slimline jewel case.
Track 3: Warner Bros. Music Limited
Printed in W.Germany
℗ & © 1988 Mute Records Ltd.
Marketed by Intercord Ton GmbH, Licensee.
Total playing time printed on disc:
(19:16)
[Category variants]
Back sleeve: CD mute 74 & INT 826.878
Spine: mute int 826.878
CD: INT 826.878
Comes in a stickered white cardboard box together with a badge and two information cards.
Track A recorded at Blackwing Studio.
P + C 1988 Mute Records Ltd.
Made in Great Britain [back sleeve]
Made in England [labels]
Comes in a white paper sleeve
EBX Box set CDR test pressing - Jewel case with white sleeve inlay
Track B: loads of thanks to Eric Radcliffe
[back sleeve]
P + C 1988 Mute Records Limited
[center labels]
Track B produced with assistance of Eric Radcliffe.
℗ 1988 Mute Records Ltd.
Made in Holland
429 Harrow Road London W10 4re
Diffusion Exclusive Virgin France S.A
On A-side label, mispelling on Eric Radcliffe (named Eris Radcliffe)
Side A = other side
Side B = this side
Variation 1: Small center hole
Variation 2: Big center hole
A) Recorded at Blackwing Studio.
A, B2) Published by Sonet-Musical Moments/Sonet.
B1) Published by Warner Bros. Music Limited
Made in Benelux
Promo text (in Japanese) on the label, uses the same picture sleeve as the regular Japanese issue, but has the release date stamped upon it.
Side A: Recorded at Blackwing Studio
Center sticker side A: 12 MUTE 74 (08-024254-1)
Center sticker side B: 12 MUTE 74 (08-024254-2)
Made in Holland. Edition for the nordic countries with white inner sleeve.
Made in Great Britain (on sleeve )
Produced By Erasure With Assistance From Eric Radcliffe
Manufactured by Intercord Ton GmbH, Stuttgart, Licensee.
Back sleeve: mute 74 & INT 111.856
Center labels: INT 111.856 (7 Mute 74)
Recorded at Blackwing Studio.
Tracks A, B2: Sonet-Musical Moments/Sonet
Track B1: Warner Bros Music Limited
Durations are not listed on the release. Listed durations from own timings and taken from other releases sharing the same tracks.
On labels: ℗ © 1988 Mute Records Ltd.
On back cover: P + C 1988 mute records limited.
Disco promocional.
Prohibida su venta
Fabricado en España.
Comes as 3"CD in slimline jewel case.
Tracks 1 & 3 recorded at Blackwing Studios.
(14:28)
Back sleeve & CD: INT 811.856
Spine: mute int 811.856
Made in France
Limited Edition in written in gold on sleeve
Embossed sleeve promo
Slope & Single Dip/Ridge Irish Centres
Vinyl is a slightly Translucent Brown Vinyl when held up to a bright light !
Gripper Teeth around labels
Red, blue & white marbled vinyl.
Sticker on front cover: "Platte in farbigem Vinyl" (="Record in coloured vinyl")
Tracks A1, B2 recorded at Blackwing Studio.
Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) from runouts.
Track B1: Warner Bros. Music Limited
Marketed by Intercord Ton GmbH, licensee.
Manufactured by Intercord Ton GmbH., Stuttgart, licensee
Back sleeve: L12 mute 74 & INT 126.879
Spine: MUTE INT 126.879
Center labels: INT 126.879 (L 12 Mute 74)
Length of track A printed on label as 7:51 but actually is 6:23.
Also available on standard black vinyl.
Side B = Blank white label
Record housed in a neutral black die-cut sleeve.
Wrong listed on label side A:
Mix by Pascal Gabriel
Fabricado en España por Discos CBS.S.A.-Madrid.
Edita: SANNI RECORDS S.A.
℗ © 1988 Mute Records Ltd.
B2: Loads of thanks to Eric Radcliffe.
Track B1: Warner Bros. Music Ltd.
Back sleeve: 12 mute 74 & INT 126.878
Spine: MUTE INT 126.878
Center labels: INT 126.878 (12 Mute 74)
Track A: Recorded at Blackwing Studio
Edited By Edisom, Lda.
℗&© 1988 Mute Records Limited

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About Erasure

Erasure are a English Synth-Pop Duo, consisting of Singer and Songwriter Andy Bell, and Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist Vince Clarke. They formed in London, and entered the Music Scene in 1985 with their Debut Single "Who Needs Love Like That?"

Real Name

Andy Bell
Vincent Clarke

Name Vars

ERA
Era
Era Sure
Erasure (Abba-Esque)
Trasure
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Aliases

V & A
Clarke/Bell

Members

Andy Bell
Vincent John Martin

Summary by Антон Черненко

Ship of Fools is a must-have for any fan of '80s synth-pop or Erasure themselves. The album is a testament to the band's longevity and their ability to continually produce quality music that stands the test of time.