Thompson Twins "Into The Gap" LP (1983)

Details: Thompson Twins' 1984 album, Into The Gap, released on Arista Records, 1984. Indianapolis pressing. Great condition, cover shows a tiny amount of ring wear near top (see images) and opening—includes original t-shirt promo as an insert.

Description: "Thompson Twins' atmospheric and moody 1984 album Into the Gap was their commercial breakthrough in the United States and remains a classic as far as '80s new wave pop is concerned. Nearly every song on this set differed from the others, with each track taking the listener on a different musical journey. The song that cemented Thompson Twins as a presence on American Top 40 radio was their earnest ballad (and biggest hit) "Hold Me Now," which years later still sounded as fresh and innocent as when it was first released. The album yielded a couple of other hits, including the feel-good, percussion- and harmonica-heavy "You Take Me Up" and the mysterious, melodramatic "Doctor! Doctor!" "The Gap," the album's final single (and a definite standout), heavily leans toward Middle Eastern influences (as does "Doctor! Doctor!") and ranks as the album's most unstoppable (and unusual) dance cut. Other tracks, including "Sister of Mercy" and "No Peace for the Wicked," rank almost as high as the singles. Thompson Twins were quiet visionaries, blending intelligent lyrics, Eastern sensibilities, and new wave pop to create a wholly unique and unforgettable listening experience and an album that ranks as one of the '80s' most unique."--Jose F. Promis, AllMusic

Grade: NM (Cover/Record)

TRACK LISTING SIDE A:

A1. Doctor! Doctor!
A2. You Take Me Up
A3. Hold Me Now
A4. Day After Day
A5. No Peace For The Wicked

TRACK LISTING SIDE B:

B1. The Gap
B2. Sister Of Mercy
B3. Storm On The Sea
B4. Who Can Stop The Rain