"Nerves of Steel" | ||||
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Single by Erasure | ||||
from the album The Neon | ||||
B-side | "Remixes" | |||
Released | 11 August 2020 | |||
Length | 4:13 | |||
Label | Mute | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Erasure | |||
Erasure singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Nerves of Steel" on YouTube |
"Nerves of Steel" is the second single from the album The Neon by English synth-pop duo Erasure, released on 11 August 2020. [1] [2] The song premiered on BBC Radio 2.
The vocals were done in Atlanta, Georgia, with the final mixing done in London, England. [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]
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 directed by Brad Hammer, [1] and produced and edited by Tyler Stone. [2]
The track has received generally positive reviews.
Retro Pop described it as a "synth-driven love song at its core, the track sees Andy Bell pine after a potential lover, over Vince Clarke's trademark pulsing beats." [7]
Stereogum described it as a "patiently pulsing, simmering depiction of that sort of dizzying early love phase." [8]
SLUG Magazine wrote: "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]