On this day February 26 1982 The Thompson Twins released their second studio album Set. The album marked an important transition for the band as they began refining their sound, blending elements of new wave, synth-pop, and post-punk. While it didn’t make a major commercial impact, Set reached number 48 on the UK Albums Chart and helped lay the foundation for the band’s later mainstream success.
The album featured the single In the Name of Love, which became a breakthrough hit in the United States, topping the Billboard Dance Chart and gaining popularity in clubs. Other standout tracks included Runaway, Bouncing, and Kamikaze, showcasing the band's experimental and evolving style.
Shortly after the album’s release, the Thompson Twins underwent a major lineup change, transitioning from a larger collective into the core trio of Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, and Joe Leeway, which would define their later success with hits like Hold Me Now and Doctor! Doctor!.
Fun fact: In the Name of Love became such a big hit in the US that the album was later re-released in North America under the same title, featuring a slightly different tracklist.
Trivia question: The Thompson Twins took their name from characters in a popular comic series. Can you name the comic they were inspired by?
The album featured the single In the Name of Love, which became a breakthrough hit in the United States, topping the Billboard Dance Chart and gaining popularity in clubs. Other standout tracks included Runaway, Bouncing, and Kamikaze, showcasing the band's experimental and evolving style.
Shortly after the album’s release, the Thompson Twins underwent a major lineup change, transitioning from a larger collective into the core trio of Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, and Joe Leeway, which would define their later success with hits like Hold Me Now and Doctor! Doctor!.
Fun fact: In the Name of Love became such a big hit in the US that the album was later re-released in North America under the same title, featuring a slightly different tracklist.
Trivia question: The Thompson Twins took their name from characters in a popular comic series. Can you name the comic they were inspired by?
