Tomorrow's World (album)
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Tomorrow's World is the fourteenth studio album by English synthpop duo Erasure
. The album was released through Mute Records
on 3 October 2011 in the UK, and 11 October 2011 in North America.
Tomorrow's World was written in New York, London, and at Vince Clarke's cabin studio in Maine, between January and June 2011, following Erasure's short break, which found Andy Bell recording and releasing his second solo album Non-Stop, and Vince Clarke reuniting with former Yazoo
partner Alison Moyet
for the Reconnected tour. Clarke used his vintage collection of analog synths for the final touches. All songs are written by Bell and Clarke.
The album was produced by Frankmusik
and mixed by Rob Orton
, who has previously remixed other well-known electronic artists such as Lady Gaga
and Pet Shop Boys
.
The first single from the album was "When I Start To (Break It All Down)", which was released on 23 September 2011. It received its first UK airplay on BBC Radio 2's Ken Bruce
show.
Deluxe Edition bonus disc
Erasure
Erasure are an English synthpop duo, consisting of songwriter and keyboardist Vince Clarke and singer Andy Bell. Erasure entered the music scene in 1985 with their debut single "Who Needs Love Like That"...
. The album was released through Mute Records
Mute Records
Mute is an independent record label based in the UK. It was founded in 1978 by Daniel Miller and featured several prominent musical acts on its roster such as Goldfrapp, Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure and Fad Gadget.-Beginnings:...
on 3 October 2011 in the UK, and 11 October 2011 in North America.
Tomorrow's World was written in New York, London, and at Vince Clarke's cabin studio in Maine, between January and June 2011, following Erasure's short break, which found Andy Bell recording and releasing his second solo album Non-Stop, and Vince Clarke reuniting with former Yazoo
Yazoo (band)
Yazoo are a British synthpop duo from Basildon, Essex. They had a number of Top 10 hits in the UK charts in the early 1980s...
partner Alison Moyet
Alison Moyet
Alison Moyet , is an English singer, songwriter and performer noted for her bluesy voice.Her UK album sales have reached a certified 2.3 million, with 800,000 singles sold, all in the UK, where all seven of her studio albums and three compilation albums have charted in the Top 40 UK Album Chart,...
for the Reconnected tour. Clarke used his vintage collection of analog synths for the final touches. All songs are written by Bell and Clarke.
The album was produced by Frankmusik
Frankmusik
Vincent Frank born Vincent James Turner is known professionally as Frankmusik is an English electropop musician. The name "Frank" is derived from the surname of his grandfather, whose name he took in tribute.-Early life:...
and mixed by Rob Orton
Robert Orton (mix engineer)
Robert Orton is a Grammy award-winning mixer. He has worked with many prominent artists including; Darren Hayes, Lady Gaga, Sean Kingston, Kelis, Livvi Franc, Sean Paul, Robbie Williams, Pixie Lott, Lil Jon, Enrique Iglesias, Usher, Mary J...
, who has previously remixed other well-known electronic artists such as Lady Gaga
Lady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
and Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards....
.
The first single from the album was "When I Start To (Break It All Down)", which was released on 23 September 2011. It received its first UK airplay on BBC Radio 2's Ken Bruce
Ken Bruce
Kenneth Robertson Bruce is a British broadcaster known for his programme on BBC Radio 2, which is broadcast on weekdays from 9:30am until 12 noon.-Early life and career:...
show.
Track listing
- "Be with You"
- "Fill Us with Fire"
- "What Will I Say When You're Gone?"
- "You've Got to Save Me Right Now"
- "A Whole Lotta Love Run Riot"
- "When I Start To (Break It All Down)"
- "I Lose Myself"
- "Then I Go Twisting"
- "Just When I Thought It Was Ending"
- "Shot to the Heart" (iTunes bonus track)
Deluxe Edition bonus disc
- "I Lose Myself" - "No Self Control" Mix by Gareth Jones
- "Give Me Life"
- "Fill Us with Fire" - "Fired Up" Mix by Gareth Jones
- "When I Start To (Break It All Down)" - Frankmusik Remix
- "Clash (I Lose Myself)" - Demo Version
- "Big Song (Fill Us with Fire)" - Demo Version
- "Major 7th (Be with You)" - Demo Version
- "Save Me (You've Got to Save Me Right Now") - Demo Version
Charts
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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Danish Albums Chart IFPI Denmark IFPI Denmark is the Danish branch of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and is the official charts provider and recording sales certification body for Denmark.-Gold and platinum awards:... |
20 |
German Albums Chart Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... |
35 |
UK Albums Chart UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
29 |
US Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
61 |
US Dance/Electronic Albums | 6 |
US Independent Albums Independent Albums The Billboard Independent Albums is a chart of the highest-selling independent music albums and extended plays in the United States, compiled by Nielsen SoundScan and published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is used to list artists who are not signed to major labels... |
11 |