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Talk Talk is tagged as: new wave, 80s, post-rock, synth pop, pop

Talk Talk are commonly known for their early synthpop/new wave singles, including Today, Talk Talk, It’s My Life, Such A Shame and Life’s What You Make It, but are also considered forerunners in the post-rock genre for their later experimental albums.
Although they were identified with bands such as Duran Duran during the New Wave movement, Talk Talk had a progressive depth their contemporaries lacked. After keyboardist Simon Brenner was replaced with producer and unofficial member Tim Friese-Greene, each successive Talk Talk release became more sophisticated and original.
The band formed in London, England in 1981. Talk Talk began as a quartet consisting of Mark Hollis (vocals), Simon Brenner (keyboards), Lee Harris (drums) and Paul Webb (bass). They were generally associated with the New Wave movement; more specifically, in their early years, they were often compared with Duran Duran, as both bands not only featured a double-barreled name and a Roxy Music-inspired musical direction, but also a record label (EMI) and producer (Colin Thurston).
Talk Talk’s first line-up released a self-titled debut EP in 1982 which was quickly expanded into a full-length album entitled The Party’s Over. The band charted in the UK Top 40 with the singles “Tal...
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Top 10 Talk Talk Songs
It's My Life
Life's What You Make It
Such A Shame
I Believe in You
Ascension Day
After the Flood
Myrrhman
Desire
The Rainbow
New Grass
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Top 10 Talk Talk Albums
Natural History: The Very Best of Talk Talk
Laughing Stock
Spirit of Eden
It's My Life
The Colour of Spring
The Very Best Of
The Very Best of Talk Talk
The Party's Over
The Collection
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