The Thompson Twins - Single Vision Japanese Only 12" Laserdisc

Single Vision by The Thompson Twins.

RARE Japan Only issue 12" Laserdisc.

Perfect Condition.

Tracklist:

Thompson Twins were a British pop band best known for their stylish blend of synthpop, new wave, and dance-pop in the early to mid-1980s. With catchy hooks, bold visuals, and a futuristic sound, they became MTV-era icons—even though none of the members were actually twins or named Thompson.

🎹 Quick Facts:

• Formed: 1977 – Sheffield, England

• Core Lineup (1982–1986):

  • Tom Bailey – vocals, keyboards, bass

  • Alannah Currie – percussion, lyrics, backing vocals

  • Joe Leeway – percussion, backing vocals, keyboards

• Genres: Synthpop, new wave, dance-pop, post-punk

• Active: 1977–1993 (most successful period: 1982–1986)

🎶 Musical Style:

• Early music: more experimental, post-punk

• Later: polished, radio-friendly synthpop and electro-pop

• Known for:

  • Layered synth textures

  • Emotive yet robotic vocals

  • Tribal and percussive elements

  • Dreamy, surreal lyrics

📀 Key Albums:

1. Quick Step & Side Kick (1983) (UK title; released as Side Kicks in the US)

• Breakthrough album

• Includes:

  • “Lies”

  • “Love On Your Side”

  • “We Are Detective”

2. Into the Gap (1984) ⭐

• Their biggest commercial success

• Includes:

  • “Hold Me Now” – their signature ballad

  • “Doctor! Doctor!” – soaring synthpop anthem

  • “You Take Me Up”, “The Gap”

3. Here’s to Future Days (1985)

• Co-produced with Nile Rodgers

• Includes:

  • “Lay Your Hands on Me”

  • “King for a Day”

  • “Don’t Mess with Doctor Dream”

🎧 Signature Songs:

• “Hold Me Now” – emotional synthpop love song, big international hit

• “Lies” – quirky, catchy, and quintessentially '80s

• “Doctor! Doctor!” – dramatic and melodic

• “You Take Me Up” – harmonica, drum machines, and optimism

• “Love on Your Side” – kinetic and funky

• “Lay Your Hands on Me” – gospel-tinged pop

🏆 Success & Legacy:

• Worldwide fame from 1983 to 1986

• Major presence on MTV, Top of the Pops, and U.S. radio

• Helped define the visual aesthetic of '80s synthpop: big hair, bold colors, tribal chic, androgyny

• Influenced later synthpop, indie electronic, and retro-inspired acts

• Performed at Live Aid in 1985

🎭 Image & Influence:

• Alannah Currie brought feminist, surreal, and political imagery into their lyrics and visuals

• Known for theatrical music videos with abstract sets and costumes

• Their name comes from an obscure detective novel, adding a playful mystery to their identity

📉 Later Years & Aftermath:

• Joe Leeway left in 1986; the band continued as a duo

• Final albums leaned more into adult pop and world music, but with less commercial success

• Disbanded in 1993

✨ What Happened Next?

• Tom Bailey:

  • Returned to pop in the 2010s with solo synthpop tours

  • Released a solo album, Science Fiction (2018), capturing the original vibe

• Alannah Currie:

  • Became a visual artist and environmental activist in New Zealand

🧠 Fun Facts:

• “Hold Me Now” is a wedding slow-dance staple, despite its bittersweet lyrics

• Their mix of synthpop + tribal percussion made them stand out in the crowded '80s scene

• Were often mistakenly thought to be actual twins—they weren’t!

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