Thompson Twins Albums Ranked

Thompson Twins were a British pop band that formed in April 1977. Initially a new wave group, they switched to a more mainstream pop sound and achieved considerable popularity from 1983, scoring a string of hits in the United Kingdom, the United States, and around the world. In 1993, they changed their name to Babble, to reflect their change in music from new wave to dub-influenced chill-out. They continued as Babble to 1996, at which point the group permanently dissolved. The band was named after the two bumbling detectives Thomson and Thompson in Hergé’s comic strip The Adventures of Tintin. At various stages, the band had up to seven members, but their most known incarnation was as a trio between 1982 and 1986. They became a prominent act in the US during the Second British Invasion, and in 1985, the band performed at Live Aid, where they were joined onstage by Madonna. Here are all of the Thompson Twins albums ranked.

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7. Close To The Bone (1987)

“If you are a TT fan like I am, you probably compare everything to “Into the Gap”. I do agree that it was an excellent album although I think Queer was even better. However, even though this album is totally different than everything they’ve done, don’t make the big mistake of dismissing it! First of all, as an artist myself, I am still trying to make drums sound this good. They rock on this album! Never before could you hear Tom Bailey’s voice so harsh and letting go.”

6. Set (1982)

“There is a slight deviation from the Post Punk sound of their debut album and its a sign of what was to come. The first track In the Name of Love starts with a blistering synth rif. It was this song that gave the band their first taste of chart success…and something not lost on Tom Bailey one would guess. A great collection of songs from the bands more lyrically and organic period. All of this was tossed out of the window in the next pure synthpop album.”

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5. Hold Me Now (2000)

“This is a terrific and often over looked album. Most of Barry’s own songs on this album were purposely written with a personal, non-commercial, message in mind. “Sunday Father”, “Where Are They Now” and “You Could Show Me” are outstanding examples of the “Non-Top Forty”, yet totally brilliant, side of Barry Manilow that fans have know about all these years. Hearing Manilow’s hauntingly beautiful version of “Ships” is worth the price of this album. This is the record I would grab if ever a fire broke out.”

4. A Product Of… (1981)

“These first two albums were released in England only. At the time the Thompson Twins were a full band. These albums have a much fuller sound. I love the latter material, but these are my favorite.”

3. Here’s To Future Days (1985)

“Here’s to future days by the thompson twins a classic album put together for tranquility and nice to listen to and plenty fond memories for those who like to listen to these classic chart toppers from the 80,s very well recommended”

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2. Quick Step And Side Kick (1983)

“Quick Step & Side Kick is the Thompson Twins’ third studio effort and their breakthrough album. Although it reached the Top 5 in the U.K., it barely cracked the Top 40 on the U.S. Billboard 200 which is a shame because it has some of their best material. Although it sounds like typical synthpop of 1980’s, upon closer evaluation turns out to be some of the best synthpop to be produced during the era. These songs are enjoyable, have great hooks, and can sometimes be very clever.”

1. Into The Gap (1984)

“An oddly great new wave band forever stymied by its cheeseball aesthetic and shallow lyricism (like, what is the musically adventurous “The Gap” really about?  Anyone?).  Into the Gap is, for all intents and purposes, a fantastic new wave pop artifact if you’re looking for one.  It’s shiny, shallow, impeccably performed and sung, and shock actually really well written.”