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Big Trash

by Thompson Twins

Released: September 26, 1989

Alternative rock, post-punk

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Big Trash" marked the Thompson Twins' first release with Warner Brothers. "Big Trash" is the seventh studio album by the British pop group Thompson Twins, released in 1989 through Warner Brothers/Red Eye. The album features a contribution from Blondie singer Deborah Harry, who provided spoken-word vocals for "Queen of the U.S.A." This was recorded via a transatlantic phone connection.

Inside the Recording

Produced by Tom Bailey and Alannah Currie, with two tracks handled by Steve Lillywhite, the album spawned two singles.

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Interesting Facts

Reflecting on the "Big Trash" era, Tom Bailey…

Reflecting on the "Big Trash" era, Tom Bailey mentioned in a 2014 interview that it was an exciting time filled with experimentation and new ideas, emphasizing their focus on a studio-oriented approach.

Alannah Currie noted that the label provided them…

Alannah Currie noted that the label provided them with a significant budget, allowing them to create the album they truly wanted, which she described as a dream for any musician.

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Essential Tracks

Sugar Daddy

"Sugar Daddy" peaked at No. 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 97 in the UK, while "Bombers in the Sky" did not achieve commercial success.

Queen of the U.S.A.

The album features a contribution from Blondie singer Deborah Harry, who provided spoken-word vocals for "Queen of the U.S.A." This was recorded via a transatlantic phone connection.

Bombers in the Sky

"Sugar Daddy" peaked at No. 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 97 in the UK, while "Bombers in the Sky" did not achieve commercial success.

Big Trash

"Big Trash" marked the Thompson Twins' first release with Warner Brothers.

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Reception

"Sugar Daddy" peaked at No. 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 97 in the UK, while "Bombers in the Sky" did not achieve commercial success. The album itself reached No. 163 on the Billboard 200.

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The Complete Album Story

"Big Trash" is the seventh studio album by the British pop group Thompson Twins, released in 1989 through Warner Brothers/Red Eye. Produced by Tom Bailey and Alannah Currie, with two tracks handled by Steve Lillywhite, the album spawned two singles. "Sugar Daddy" peaked at No. 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 97 in the UK, while "Bombers in the Sky" did not achieve commercial success. The album itself reached No. 163 on the Billboard 200.

"Big Trash" marked the Thompson Twins' first release with Warner Brothers. Alannah Currie noted that the label provided them with a significant budget, allowing them to create the album they truly wanted, which she described as a dream for any musician.

The album features a contribution from Blondie singer Deborah Harry, who provided spoken-word vocals for "Queen of the U.S.A." This was recorded via a transatlantic phone connection. Reflecting on the "Big Trash" era, Tom Bailey mentioned in a 2014 interview that it was an exciting time filled with experimentation and new ideas, emphasizing their focus on a studio-oriented approach.