Singer, Andy Bell cavorts onstage with a blasé salmon-sequined hoody and tie-dyed jeans. His timidity was something of surprise as waves of crowd roared at his presence.

With an ensemble of eight musicians, including double bass and a banjo, the sit-down session was a sapid side of Erasure, never to be envisaged by the techno-pop pioneers.

Awakening the gig was the new single, 'Boy' and Andy soon stripped down to a bare- naked chest as the performance kicked off. The set was comprised of a mixture of tracks from less-known ballads to Erasure's more conventional singles.

The acoustic renditions of some of their big hits were accentuated by Andy's compelling vocals-charged and forceful. In commanding the show, Andy demonstrated his virile dance moves-including an unprecedented Texas- jig, as he yells, "I'm a hoe, let's get down!"

The hit, 'Stop!' had the audience in excitement as the crowd impersonates the 'hand stop' gestures coined by the duo. Aluminous reflectors were alight as fans rooted for more. In capturing the moment a drenched Andy showered in sweat, kneels down, as he chants the lyrics, 'Always the one…..the chance is taken'. A mellow streak fills the venue, but soon awash as Andy shouts, "There are only two things I can do when kneeling. One is praying and the other is weeding the garden."

Cohort, Vince Clarke, appeared happy to take the back-seat, perched on a stool he excelled in demonstrating his versatile talent by playing a variety of instruments. Andy Bell's vitality was another contributing factor to the duo's performance, as he pranced onstage 'snake hips' and all, he truly enthused passion reciprocated by the crowd.

Hits, such as 'Oh L'amour' and 'Blue Savannah' swept adoring fans, as well as 'Love to hate you' highlighting Andy's clarity and falsetto vocals. In displaying his astounding vocals the track, 'Tender Moments' and a song penned by Elizabeth Strutton, 'Against My View' was a blissful moment of engaging music. To watch Andy psyche himself at every verse was truly commendable.

Their ultimate classic, 'Little Respect' dawned on the crowd and those seated were up in arms, belting out lyrics and swaying to infectious beats- an authentic representation of British Pop. During their success Erasure have amassed five number one albums, and sold over 20 million records worldwide. By rolling back the years at Shepherd Bush, it was clear to see why.