Description
Into The Gap by Thompson Twins is an eradefining album of the 80s. This 40th anniversary reissue is the most comprehensive reissue of this album ever, remastered at Abbey Road Studios and compiled with the full blessing of all three band members from the classic lineup.Into the Gap stands as one of the band039s most successful albums, emblematic of the synthpop era039s peak. The album features hit singles like Hold Me Now, Doctor Doctor, and You Take Me Up, which highlighted the band039s knack for creating catchy, synthdriven pop tunes. At the time, Thompson Twins were a leading force in the new wave movement, with Into the Gap reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and selling over 1 million copies in the US. The album039s success was bolstered by the rise of MTV, where the band039s visually striking music videos played a crucial role in their global appeal. Into the Gap encapsulated the spirit of 1980s pop culture, combining innovative sound with a strong visual identity, making it a defining record of the decade.Both physical formats feature digitally restored artwork and new liner notes, written by John Earls and features contributions from all three band members. The LP format, on desirable red vinyl, lovingly recreates the original release, complete with foldout insert the triple CD format includes 30 bonus tracks, 12 of which are previously unreleased and a 24page booklet.
