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Thompson Twins were one of the most inventive and commercially successful British synth-pop acts of the 1980s, blending danceable electronic production with melodic hooks and a distinctly global pop sensibility. This CD brings together 15 of their finest moments, tracing the arc of a band that consistently pushed at the boundaries of mainstream pop. Standout tracks include the swooning, string-drenched ‘Hold Me Now’ — one of the defining ballads of the era — the urgent, propulsive ‘Doctor! Doctor!’, and the early dancefloor favourite ‘Lies’. With ‘Love On Your Side’, ‘You Take Me Up’, and ‘We Are Detective’ also present, this collection captures the full range of Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, and Joe Leeway’s creative peak…