The Innocents

Erasure

The Innocents

RELEASED: April 18, 1988
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. A Little Respect 3:34 2. Ship of Fools 4:01 3. Phantom Bride 3:32 4. Chains of Love 3:39 5. Hallowed Ground 4:05 6. Sixty-Five Thousand 3:23 7. Heart of Stone 3:19 8. Yahoo! 3:48 9. Imagination 3:28 10. Witch in the Ditch 3:44 11. Weight of the World 3:40 12. When I Needed You (Melancholic mix) 4:22 13. River Deep, Mountain High (Private dance mix) 7:01
Historical Archive
The Innocents is the fourth studio album by British synth-pop duo Erasure, released in 1988. The album features a blend of catchy melodies, lush synth textures, and heartfelt lyrics, showcasing the duo's distinctive sound. It includes hit singles such as 'A Little Respect' and 'Chains of Love', which helped solidify Erasure's presence in the pop music scene during the late 1980s. The Innocents is often regarded as one of their best works and has been influential in the synth-pop genre, celebrated for its vibrant production and emotional depth.