On this day March 30 1987 Erasure released their second studio album The Circus. Building on the synthpop foundation of their debut the album marked a major turning point for the duo in the UK and helped define their signature sound.
The Circus reached number 190 on the US Billboard charts but was a massive success in the UK where it hit number 6 and spent over a year on the charts. The album included standout tracks like Sometimes It Doesn’t Have to Be and Victim of Love which became fan favorites and boosted the group’s popularity across Europe.
This album set the stage for Erasure’s breakthrough into mainstream pop and helped solidify their place in the 80s synthpop scene alongside acts like Depeche Mode and Pet Shop Boys.
Fun fact: Sometimes became Erasure’s first UK top 10 hit and remained one of their most performed songs in concert throughout their career.
Trivia question: What Erasure single from The Circus became their first top 10 hit in the UK?
The Circus reached number 190 on the US Billboard charts but was a massive success in the UK where it hit number 6 and spent over a year on the charts. The album included standout tracks like Sometimes It Doesn’t Have to Be and Victim of Love which became fan favorites and boosted the group’s popularity across Europe.
This album set the stage for Erasure’s breakthrough into mainstream pop and helped solidify their place in the 80s synthpop scene alongside acts like Depeche Mode and Pet Shop Boys.
Fun fact: Sometimes became Erasure’s first UK top 10 hit and remained one of their most performed songs in concert throughout their career.
Trivia question: What Erasure single from The Circus became their first top 10 hit in the UK?
