Released on 09/10/2000
Label: Mute

Vince Clarke and Andy Bell may have changed their underwear since we last heard from them but apart from that it's pretty much business as usual at Erasure Towers.

The duo have been dishing up catchy, electro folk-pop tunes for fifteen years now, steadfastly refusing to experiment or stray from their well-worn path.

'Freedom' is another tune which could have been written at any time since 1985's debut 'Who Needs Love Like That'. It's pleasant enough but ultimately dispensable.

Needless to say forthcoming ninth new album 'Loveboat' isn't exactly a radical departure either.

    by Cyd Jaymes