Light at the End of the World
Light at the End of the World is the thirteenth studio album by English synth-pop duo Erasure, released on 14 May 2007 by Mute Records. The album's release was announced on the band's website on 26 January 2007 in a video message from members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell. It reached the UK top 30 upon its release.
Background
The album was first released in Japan on 14 May 2007, released by Mute Records in the United Kingdom on 21 May 2007 and in North America on the following day, 22 May. The Japanese release included bonus tracks and a music video. The album's first single, "I Could Fall in Love with You", was released in the UK on 2 April 2007, and in North America the following day. "Sunday Girl" is the second single, released in the UK on 11 June 2007 and in North America on 18 July. "Storm in a Teacup" and "Sucker for Love" were slightly remixed and released as promo singles."When a Lover Leaves You" was originally intended to be the album's third single although it was cancelled. Instead there was a remix competition made, where several parts of the song were available to download for fans to make their own remixes, the best remix would appear on their upcoming third single later that year. However, later announcements stated that the winner remix would appear on their new EP, Storm Chaser. The competition was won by Oscar Salguero.
The album touches upon themes of love and the ups and downs of relationships, while "Storm in a Teacup" references singer Bell's mother's alcoholism.
The album is available as two different editions: a standard 10-track CD album and a special 12-track deluxe limited edition CD album. As with its predecessor, 2005's Nightbird, Light at the End of the World was not released on vinyl, although its singles were all given commercial seven-inch releases.
The album was supported by the Light at the End of the World Live tour.