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"'''Chorus'''" is a song by English [[synth-pop]] duo [[Erasure]], released as the first single from their 1991 [[Chorus (Erasure album)|fifth studio album of the same name]] (1991). Produced by Martyn Phillips and written by Erasure members [[Vince Clarke]] and [[Andy Bell (singer)|Andy Bell]], the song features Clarke's electronic soundscapes and Phillips' computerised production. The single was released by [[Mute Records]] in the UK and [[Sire Records]] in the US. It peaked at number three in both Denmark and the UK, while reaching number four in Ireland. In the US, it peaked at number 83 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and number four on the ''Billboard'' [[Alternative Airplay|Modern Rock Tracks]] chart.

[[AllMusic]] editor Ned Raggett described the song as "another great Erasure anthem".<ref>{{cite web|first=Ned|last=Raggett|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/chorus-mw0000264948|title=Erasure – Chorus|websitepublisher=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=17 February 2020}}</ref> [[Larry Flick]] from ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' wrote, "Fab British duo makes a welcome return with an environmentally-conscious [[techno]] ditty. Singer [[Andy Bell (singer)|Andy Bell]] is in fine voice on this track".<ref>{{cite magazine|first= Larry |last= Flick |title= Single Reviews |magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date= 13 July 1991 |page= 77 |access-date= 23 October 2020 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/90s/1991/BB1991.pdf |author-link= Larry Flick}}</ref> Bill Wyman from ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' stated that it "percolates along nicely".<ref>{{cite magazine|first= Bill |last= Wyman |title= Chorus |magazine= [[Entertainment Weekly]] |date= 22 November 1991 |access-date= 11 November 2020 |url= https://ew.com/article/1991/11/22/chorus/}}</ref> The Daily Vault's Michael R. Smith commented, "Yes, the title track has the glaringly errant word "fishes" in the lyrics, but the contagious feel of the music makes up for it."<ref>{{cite web|first= Michael R. |last= Smith |title= ''Chorus'' – Erasure |publisher= The Daily Vault |date= 10 June 2007 |access-date= 20 November 2020 |url= http://dailyvault.com/toc.php5?review=4872}}</ref> A reviewer from ''[[Dundee Courier]]'' viewed it as a "refreshing burst of pure pop".<ref>''[[Dundee Courier]]''. 27 June 1991. p. 12. Retrieved 27 November 2020.</ref>

Chris Gerard from ''[[Metro Weekly]]'' called it an "old-school [[disco]] raver", that is "driven by frenetic beat, streams of keyboards that sound like lasers beaming into space, and an unforgettable melody sung with great soul by Andy Bell." He added that "Chorus" is one of the Erasure's "signature songs and finest moments."<ref>{{cite magazine|first= Chris |last= Gerard |title= Erasure's 40 Greatest Tracks |magazine= [[Metro Weekly]] |date= 17 September 2014 |access-date= 21 November 2020 |url= https://www.metroweekly.com/2014/09/erasures-40-greatest-tracks/}}</ref> Pan-European magazine ''[[Music & Media]]'' noted, "You can hear that these two know what's going on in the clubs without forcing themselves to follow the current [[electronic dance music|dance]] trend. Melody is their specialty, best witnessed by the title track."<ref>{{cite magazine|title= New Releases: Albums |magazine= [[Music & Media]] |date= 9 November 1991 |page= 17 |access-date= 20 October 2020 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/90s/1991/MM-1991-11-09.pdf}}</ref> Christopher Smith from TalkAboutPopMusic stated that it "kicks off" the album "in fine style". Also he noted "memorable lines", like "Go ahead with your dreamin'", "your schemin'", "and something about the fishes in the sea!"<ref>{{cite web|first= Christopher |last= Smith |title= REVIEWReview: 'CHORUSChorus' (DELUXEDeluxe EDITIONEdition) – ERASURE Erasure|publisher= TalkAboutPopMusic |date= 14 February 2020 |access-date= 21 November 2020 |url= https://talkaboutpopmusic.com/2020/02/14/review-chorus-deluxe-edition-erasure/}}</ref>