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Thompson Twins

Formed: 1977

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Disbanded: 1993

Genre: Dance-Rock

Styles: New Wave, Pop/Rock, Dance-Pop, Synth Pop, Alternative Pop/Rock, Club/Dance

Group Members: Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, Keith Fernley, Joe Leeway, Matthew Seligman, Peter Dodd, John Roog, Chris Bell

Biography: The Thompson Twins -- who were neither a duo nor related, but simply named after the Tin Tin cartoon -- were one of the more popular synth-pop groups of the early MTV era, scoring a handful of hits before fading away into lite-funk obscurity. While many of their contemporaries indulged in stylish variations ...Read full biography

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Quick Step & Side Kick

Released: 1983

Label: Import

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Following up on the surprise success of the "Love on Your Side" single, the reconstituted Thompson Twins quickly regrouped to create an album to capitalize on their new, more direct sound. Quick Step & ...Read full review

Here's to Future Days

Released: 1985

Label: Arista

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On their follow-up to the commercial breakthrough Into the Gap, the Thompson Twins attempt to toughen up their sound, and the results are only partially successful. "Lay Your Hands on Me" is the most infectious ...Read full review

More Thompson Twins albums: Main Albums (10), Compilations (18), Singles & EPs (10), DVD/Video (3), Others (1)

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