The

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, a British

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group, consists of six

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s, seven

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, and two video albums. Formed by frontman

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in 1980 in

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, the band were first signed to the independent

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label in 1982, though moved to

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the following year. Their debut album, ''

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'', was released in 1984, producing a series of minor hits in the UK, most notably their version of "

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" (originally recorded by

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) which gave them their first UK Top 40 hit. Their second album, '' Youthquake'' (1985), reached the UK Top 10 and brought the band international recognition, largely due to the success of the lead single, "

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" which reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 11 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1985. The album also contained three other UK Top 40 hits: " Lover Come Back to Me", " In Too Deep", and "

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". The band's third album, '' Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know'', was released in 1986, and contained two UK Top 40 hits. In 1988, the group released their fourth studio album, ''

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'', which failed to sell in their native UK but brought the band success in Japan, spawning three No. 1 singles including 1988's " Turn Around & Count 2 Ten". After the album's official release, two members of the group left with only singer Burns and percussionist

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remaining. Together, they released three more studio albums: ''

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'' (1990), ''

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'' (1995) and '' Fragile'' (2000).

Albums

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Box sets

Remix albums

Video albums

Extended plays

Singles

As International Chrysis

Music videos

* "I'd Do Anything"/1984 * "That's the Way (I Like It)"/1984 * "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)"(**)/1984 * "Lover Come Back to Me"(**)/1985 * "In Too Deep"/1985 * "My Heart Goes Bang"/1985 * "Brand New Lover"(**)/1986 * "Something in My House"(**)/1987 * "Hooked on Love"/1987 * "I'll Save You All My Kisses"/1987 * "Turn Around and Count 2 Ten"(**)/1988 * "Come Home (With Me Baby)"(**)/1988 * "Baby Don't Say Goodbye (Live)"/1989 * "Your Sweetness (Is Your Weakness)"/1990 * "Total Stranger"/1990 * "Rebel Rebel"/1994 * "Sex Drive"/1996 * "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" (1996 Remix)/1996 * "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" (1997 Jailhouse Mix)/1997 * "Hit & Run Lover"/2000 * "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" (2003 Remix)/2003 (**) These videos were re-edited to the 12" versions for club play.

References

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