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A Product Of... (Participation)

by Thompson Twins

Released: June 05, 1981

New wave, post-punk, experimental pop

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Participation)" is the debut studio album by the English pop group the Thompson Twins, released in June 1981. The album was self-produced and featured a post-punk sound with heavy influences from African rhythms and chants. The Thompson Twins were known for their energetic live shows, often involving audience participation with makeshift percussion instruments.

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At this time, the band was a six-member…

At this time, the band was a six-member group, not including future member Alannah Currie, although she contributed to the record.

The album was released on T Records, a…

The album was released on T Records, a label created by the band and distributed through Fame/EMI.

In 2008, "A Product of..." was re-released as…

In 2008, "A Product of..." was re-released as a double CD along with the band's second album, "Set," including their earliest singles, non-album tracks, and extended remixes.

(also known as A Product of

(also known as A Product of...

All songs were written by the band, except…

All songs were written by the band, except for two traditional tracks arranged by Tom Bailey.

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In 2008, "A Product of..." was re-released as a double CD along with the band's second album, "Set," including their earliest singles, non-album tracks, and extended remixes.

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"A Product of... (also known as A Product of... Participation)" is the debut studio album by the English pop group the Thompson Twins, released in June 1981. At this time, the band was a six-member group, not including future member Alannah Currie, although she contributed to the record. The album was self-produced and featured a post-punk sound with heavy influences from African rhythms and chants. The Thompson Twins were known for their energetic live shows, often involving audience participation with makeshift percussion instruments.

The album was released on T Records, a label created by the band and distributed through Fame/EMI. All songs were written by the band, except for two traditional tracks arranged by Tom Bailey. The album's scruffy image reflected the band's poverty and lifestyle in London squats. In 2008, "A Product of..." was re-released as a double CD along with the band's second album, "Set," including their earliest singles, non-album tracks, and extended remixes.