Nerves of Steel (Erasure song)

Nerves of Steel is the second single by Erasure from the album The Neon released on August 13, 2020, which premiered on BBC Radio 2.[1][2]

Background

The vocals were done in Atlanta, GA and final mixing done in London.[3]

Andy Bell said:“This is my favorite track from the album, I am truly honored that all our LGBTQIA+ friends were so creative during lockdown and helped us with this joyful video. Thanks for creating such a lovely piece of art!” [3][4]

Video

The video features drag queens and LGBTQ+ stars including participants from RuPaul's Drag Race, including Detox, Manila Luzon, Amanda Lepore, Candis Cayne, and a few others.[3][5][6] The video was direct by Brad Hammer,[1] and produced and edited by Tyler Stone.[2]

Reception

The track has gotten positive reviews.

Retropop Magazine described it: "A synth-driven love song at its core, the track sees Andy Bell pine after a potential lover, over Vince Clark’s trademark pulsing beats."[7]

Stereogum described it: "a patiently pulsing, simmering depiction of that sort of dizzying early love phase."[8]

Slug Magazine said: "Having the distinction of being the most traditional, Erasure-sounding cut, it has all the elements of single status: upbeat but slightly darker synths, intriguing lyrics and a great vocal performance by Bell."[9]

Credits

Nerves of Steel is written by Vince Clarke and Andy Bell.

Remixes
  1. Nerves of Steel (7th Heaven Remix Edit)[10]
  2. Nerves of Steel (Extended Version) -Vince Clarke mix-[10]
  3. Nerves of Steel (Bright Light Bright Light Remix)[10]
  4. Nerves of Steel (7th Heaven Remix)[10]

References
  1. Shaffer, Claire (2020-08-11). "Erasure Team Up With Drag Stars for 'Nerves of Steel' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  2. "Erasure Is Back With 'Nerves of Steel' Featuring Drag Race Stars, More". www.advocate.com. 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  3. Irving, Jennifer. "Erasure Share Video for New Song "Nerves of Steel"". www.undertheradarmag.com. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
  4. "Erasure Tap Manila Luzon, Detox and Other RuPaul's Drag Race Alums for 'Nerves of Steel' Video". SPIN. 2020-08-11. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  5. "Erasure comparte el video de "Nerves Of Steel"". Indie Rocks! (in Spanish). 2020-08-11. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  6. "Erasure enlists drag stars for 'Nerves of Steel' music video". UPI. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
  7. "Erasure - Nerves of Steel". Retro Pop. 2020-08-11. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  8. "Erasure - "Nerves Of Steel"". Stereogum. 2020-08-11. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  9. "Review: Erasure – The Neon - SLUG Magazine". www.slugmag.com. 2020-08-05. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  10. "Erasure - Nerves of Steel (Remixes)". Retro Pop. 2020-09-25. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
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