Thompson Twins
Lies
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1982 Original 12". "Lies" represents the Thompson Twins' embrace of technology and the evolving landscape of early 1980s pop. The trio—Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, and Joe Leeway—incorporated synthesizers, drum machines, and sampling, aligning their sound with the MTV generation's appetite for visually compelling, sonically bold acts. The release of "Lies" alongside imaginative music videos helped cement their international profile. Today, the album is regarded as a defining statement of British synthpop's golden era, capturing the optimistic yet anxious spirit of its time and influencing a wave of electronic artists who followed.