Product Review

2014 two CD collection of rarities and remixes by one of the '80s finest and most successful pop acts. Thompson Twins were one of the most successful British pop groups of the 1980s, with a string of hit records, including 'Love On Your Side' (#9), 'We Are Detective' (#7), 'Hold Me Now' (#4), 'Doctor! Doctor!' (#2), 'You Take Me Up' (#2) and 'Sister Of Mercy' (#11).REMIXES & RARITIES assembles rare tracks from the archives alongside classic full length extended versions of the group's hit singles from the golden era of the 1980s. Compiled and collated with the support and involvement of Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey. Six tracks appear on CD for the first time, including sought-after early B-side 'In The Beginning', the 7' version of US single 'The Gap' and the US Remix of 'Lay Your Hands On Me'. Remastered from the original tapes.