Singles Collection by Thompson Twins - Uhune

COMPILATION

The Thompson Twins were among the most underrated bands of the '80s. The group's jubilant embrace of new wave, African rhythms, and Middle Eastern music somehow didn't get the widespread critical praise it deserved. Perhaps the band was too pop to be taken seriously. Singles Collection doesn't change how the group is looked upon in the history books. The Thompson Twins recorded glossy, hook-laden dance tunes, and Singles Collection is a reminder of how brilliant they were at it. "Hold Me Now" became an '80s prom staple and one of the decade's beloved records. Featuring a moving vocal from Tom Bailey, it's probably the least-dated track on this compilation. Remixes of "Lies" and "Lay Your Hands on Me" make those songs sound fresh again after the overexposure their shorter versions received on '80s flashback radio shows and cable channels. Singles Collection shouldn't be seen as a best-of CD; after all, "If You Were Here," a moody gem lovingly used in Sixteen Candles, is absent, and no retrospective of the Thompson Twins' career highlights would be complete without it. Singles Collection is the band's greatest hits presented in extended takes that will remind listeners of when new wave was still new.
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1. Perfect Game

by Thompson Twins

Primary Artist: Thompson Twins; Main Performer
Vocals: Thompson Twins; Performer
Composer: T. Bailey
A. Currie
Allanah Currie
Tom Bailey; Composer
Lyricist: T. Bailey
A. Currie
Allanah Currie
Tom Bailey; Composer
Producer: Unknown; Production

2. Lies (Remix)

by Thompson Twins

Primary Artist: Thompson Twins; Main Performer
Vocals: Thompson Twins; Performer
Composer: T. Bailey
A. Currie
J. Leeway
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway
Tom Bailey; Composer
Lyricist: T. Bailey
A. Currie
J. Leeway
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway
Tom Bailey; Composer
Producer: Steve Lillywhite; Production

3. Love On Your Side

by Thompson Twins

Primary Artist: Thompson Twins; Main Performer
Performer: Thompson Twins; Performer
Composer: T. Bailey
A. Currie
J. Leeway
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway
Tom Bailey; Composer
Lyricist: T. Bailey
A. Currie
J. Leeway
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway
Tom Bailey; Composer
Producer: Alex Sadkin; Production

4. We Are Detective

by Thompson Twins

Primary Artist: Thompson Twins; Main Performer
Performer: Thompson Twins; Performer
Composer: Tom Bailey
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Bailey
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway; Composer

5. Watching

by Thompson Twins

Primary Artist: Thompson Twins; Main Performer
Performer: Thompson Twins; Performer
Composer: Tom Bailey
Alannah Currie
Joseph Leeway; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Bailey
Alannah Currie
Joseph Leeway; Composer
Producer: Unknown; Production

6. Hold Me Now

by Thompson Twins

Primary Artist: Thompson Twins; Main Performer
Performer: Thompson Twins; Performer
Composer: Tom Bailey
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Bailey
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway; Composer
Producer: Tom Bailey
Alex Sadkin; Production

7. Doctor! Doctor!

by Thompson Twins

Primary Artist: Thompson Twins; Main Performer
Performer: Thompson Twins; Performer
Composer: Tom Bailey
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Bailey
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway; Composer
Producer: Tom Bailey
Alex Sadkin; Production

8. King For A Day

by Thompson Twins

Primary Artist: Thompson Twins; Main Performer
Performer: Thompson Twins; Performer
Composer: T. Bailey
A. Currie
J. Leeway
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway
Tom Bailey; Composer
Lyricist: T. Bailey
A. Currie
J. Leeway
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway
Tom Bailey; Composer
Producer: Nile Gregory Rodgers
Tom Bailey; Production

9. You Take Me Up

by Thompson Twins

Primary Artist: Thompson Twins; Main Performer
Performer: Thompson Twins; Performer
Arranger: Joseph Martin Leeway
Allanah Currie
Tom Bailey; Composer
Composer: Joseph Martin Leeway
Allanah Currie
Tom Bailey; Composer
Lyricist: Allanah Currie
Tom Bailey
Joseph Martin Leeway; Composer
Producer: Alex Sadkin
Tom Bailey; Production

10. Sister of Mercy

by Thompson Twins

Primary Artist: Thompson Twins; Main Performer
Performer: Thompson Twins; Performer
Composer: Tom Bailey
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Bailey
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway; Composer
Producer: Tom Bailey
Alex Sadkin; Production

11. Don't Mess With Doctor Dream

by Thompson Twins

Primary Artist: Thompson Twins; Main Performer
Performer: Thompson Twins; Performer
Composer: Tom Bailey
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Bailey
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway; Composer
Producer: Nile Gregory Rodgers
Tom Bailey; Production

12. Get That Love

by Thompson Twins

Performer: Thompson Twins; Performer
Primary Artist: Thompson Twins; Main Performer
Composer: Allanah Currie
Tom Bailey; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Bailey
Allanah Currie; Composer
Executive Producer: Tom Bailey; Production
Producer: Rupert Hine; Production

13. Revolution

by Thompson Twins

Performer: Thompson Twins; Performer
Primary Artist: Thompson Twins; Main Performer
Composer: Lennon
Mc Cartney
John Lennon
Paul Mccartney; Composer
Lyricist: Mc Cartney
Lennon
John Lennon
Paul Mccartney; Composer
Mixing Engineer: James Farber; Production
Producer: Nile Gregory Rodgers
Tom Bailey; Production

14. Lay Your Hands On Me (U.S. Remix)

by Thompson Twins

Primary Artist: Thompson Twins; Main Performer
Vocals: Thompson Twins; Performer
Composer: T. Bailey
A. Currie
J. Leeway
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway
Tom Bailey; Composer
Lyricist: T. Bailey
A. Currie
J. Leeway
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway
Tom Bailey; Composer

15. In The Name Of Love (88 Remix)

by Thompson Twins

Primary Artist: Thompson Twins; Main Performer
Vocals: Thompson Twins; Performer
Composer: Bell
T. Bailey
Dodd
A. Currie
J. Leeway
John Roog
Seligman
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway
Matthew Seligman
Thomas Bell
Tom Bailey; Composer
Lyricist: Seligman
John Roog
Bell
T. Bailey
Dodd
A. Currie
J. Leeway
Allanah Currie
Joseph Martin Leeway
Matthew Seligman
Thomas Bell
Tom Bailey; Composer
Producer: Shep Pettibone
Steve Lillywhite; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 14 minutes and 17 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

10/15 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, New Wave

Label

RCA Camden

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1996

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

743213933528