Close to the Bone

Thompson Twins

Close to the Bone

RELEASED: April 05, 1987
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Follow Your Heart 3:54 2. Bush Baby 4:10 3. Get That Love 4:00 4. Twentieth Century 4:01 5. Long Goodbye 4:20 6. Still Waters 3:36 7. Savage Moon 4:40 8. Gold Fever 4:03 9. Dancing in Your Shoes 4:25 10. Perfect Day 4:27
Close to the Bone is the fifth studio album by the British synth-pop band Thompson Twins, released in 1987. The album features a blend of new wave and pop rock, characterized by the band's signature use of synthesizers, catchy melodies, and eclectic instrumentation. It includes notable tracks such as 'Get Ahead' and 'Nothing in Common,' which highlight the band's evolution towards a more polished sound. The album's themes explore relationships and personal introspection, contributing to its lasting appeal within the genre.