"Chorus" is the fifth studio album by the English synth-pop duo Erasure, released on October 14, 1991, in Germany and the UK, and on October 15 in the US. It marked Erasure's third consecutive number-one album in the UK and yielded four top twenty hits. The album debuted at number 29 on the Billboard 200, making it the duo's highest-charting album in the US at that time. The title track became their first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 since "Stop!" and also performed well on various dance and modern rock charts.
Vince Clarke, one half of the duo, opted to avoid MIDI sequencing during production to achieve a tighter sound, primarily using analog synthesizers and the Roland MC-4 CV/gate sequencer. This approach limited chorded voices but contributed to the album's distinctive sound.
Chorus was released in various special formats, including a limited-edition CD in unique packaging and a promotional hardcover book called the Chorus Software User Manual. Both editions included additional artwork and picture cards.
In 2016, BMG reissued the album on 180-gram vinyl for Erasure's 30th anniversary. A deluxe edition was released on February 14, 2020, featuring a remastered version of the album, B-sides, remixes, and live recordings from their 1992 tour.
Overall, Chorus is celebrated for its upbeat synth-pop sound and lyrical depth, solidifying Erasure's place in the music scene of the early 90s.
