Stereogum — Vince Clarke co-founded Depeche Mode in 1979 or thereabouts, wrote early singles like “Just Can’t Get Enough” and “Dreaming Of Me” and “New Life,” and then left the band before they took on a broodier and more goth-informed tone. After ... more info

Guardian Music — Wise Blood These Wings (Loose Lips)Wise Blood's Chris Laufman joins Rod Stewart, Joe Strummer and various gentlemen of the blues in a surprisingly full list of musicians who have, at one time or another, earned a wage digging graves. One hopes he exe... more info

Impose Magazine — 'You're making me feel all sexy and seductive…or if I may, moist.' –Andy Bell This may very well be the best summary of Erasure's show Tuesday night at the Fox Theatre Oakland. There was glitter (in the form of sequined red blazers), intricate s... more info

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Scotsman.com — Erasure: Tomorrow's World Mute, £12.99 ** more info

Scotsman.com — **** Mute, £12.99 more info

Pop Justice — » Some reasonable and not at all mental Rihanna fans have been sending hatemail to the farmer who took exception to her state of undress, while others have asked for some corn from his field. (The Sun) (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/b... more info

Guardian Music — (Mute Artists)The duo who wrote gems such as "A Little Respect" and "Ship of Fools" should be saluted for a fine 25-year pop career, but this album won't be remembered as vintage Vince Clarke and Andy Bell. It's their first in more than four years, s... more info

Guardian Music — Rihanna, put some clothes on! Bob Dylan, do your own paintings! Readers, tell us your favourite album covers! It's all nag nag nag this week …Causing a fuss this weekBrian Wilson: "No Beach Boys reunion!"INXS: "We've got a new singer!"Bob Dylan: "T... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — With the exception of 2005 single "Breathe," which topped the U.S. dance charts, Andy Bell and Vince Clark of Erasure haven't seen mainstream success here in two decades. With the exception of 2005 single "Breathe," which topped the U.S. dance charts... more info