A Product of … (Participation) is the first album recorded by the English pop group Thompson Twins. It was released in June 1981 on the T Records imprint, a label specifically created for Thompson Twins and distributed through the Fame/EMI label. Those only familiar with the more popular releases by Thompson Twins might be surprised that on their debut album, they were a six-piece group that did not include Alannah Currie, although she is thanked...
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A Product of … (Participation) is the first album recorded by the English pop group Thompson Twins. It was released in June 1981 on the T Records imprint, a label specifically created for Thompson Twins and distributed through the Fame/EMI label. Those only familiar with the more popular releases by Thompson Twins might be surprised that on their debut album, they were a six-piece group that did not include Alannah Currie, although she is thanked in the credits for "playing and singing" on the record. The group had a 'scruffy' image that derived from the fact that they were very poor and living in squats in London; that is, abandoned houses that had been taken over by them as somewhat of a commune.
The self-produced album had a post-punk sound that was heavily influenced by African rhythms and chants. The Thompson Twins had already garnished a strong reputation for themselves due to their acclaimed live shows, where often members of the audience were encouraged to join the band...
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