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In Another World: The Four Seasons of Talk Talk
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Best Pop Music Book of 2026 -
The Herald
‘[A] fascinating and stirring tribute to one of the most inscrutable bands of the ’80s’ Classic Pop
‘Thomson vividly fills the gaps with his forensic detail, deep listening and jigsaw anecdotes piecing together a picture of an inscrutable artist 4/5’ Mojo
‘With a thoroughness which would do Hollis proud, Thomson paints a passionate, informed picture. (An) excellent musical investigation 4/5’ Record Collector
The definitive biography of one of the most critically acclaimed and enigmatic groups of all time.
When Mark Hollis died suddenly in 2019 aged 64, he left behind a slim but perfectly formed collection of Talk Talk albums, one solo album in twenty-three years and an ever-burgeoning mystique which only continues to grow with each passing year.
The band’s reputation is formed on the imperious run of three albums released between 1986 and 1991, yet Hollis and the band remain a carefully shrouded mystery.
For the first time, Graeme Thomson seeks to unpick this knottiest of musical locks and understand the other world of Talk Talk.
‘[A] fascinating and stirring tribute to one of the most inscrutable bands of the ’80s’ Classic Pop
‘Thomson vividly fills the gaps with his forensic detail, deep listening and jigsaw anecdotes piecing together a picture of an inscrutable artist 4/5’ Mojo
‘With a thoroughness which would do Hollis proud, Thomson paints a passionate, informed picture. (An) excellent musical investigation 4/5’ Record Collector
The definitive biography of one of the most critically acclaimed and enigmatic groups of all time.
When Mark Hollis died suddenly in 2019 aged 64, he left behind a slim but perfectly formed collection of Talk Talk albums, one solo album in twenty-three years and an ever-burgeoning mystique which only continues to grow with each passing year.
The band’s reputation is formed on the imperious run of three albums released between 1986 and 1991, yet Hollis and the band remain a carefully shrouded mystery.
For the first time, Graeme Thomson seeks to unpick this knottiest of musical locks and understand the other world of Talk Talk.
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352 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 21, 2026
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
July 23, 2026
An enjoyable trip though Mark Hollis' (and collaborators) exceptional quartet of albums. Nothing particularly revelatory, but that's kind of the point - there's not much more there than the music, and that's fine, because the music is perfect.
September 14, 2026
Masterfully conceived and beautifully executed. More a memoir of an evolution than a biography, the four albums and four seasons explored here are full of lush detail and honest reflections from the many intrepid artists that had a hand in making these albums so memorable. For those who have come to love Talk Talk, this is an essential book.
August 25, 2026
In Another World is a great exploration of what makes Talk Talk so unique, and does much to reveal the man behind the genius image of Mark Hollis.
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October 31, 2026
Having read other Graeme Thomson books I expected this to be great and I wasn't disappointed. The Colour of Spring is one of my top five albums of all time with at least a couple of tracks designated as my funeral songs!! Excellent read and would recommend to any fans.
May 25, 2026
A masterful and definitive biography of four albums.
July 19, 2026
Loved it
July 30, 2026
Amazing book about an amazing human and the exceptional music he made.
August 15, 2026
A wonderful exploration of some of my favourite albums. Excellent stuff
Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews