'Deceptive Bends' marked a shift towards a more streamlined, pop-oriented sound for 10cc, yet retained their signature lyrical wit and musical complexity. The album produced their biggest hit single, "The Things We Do For Love".
- "The Things We Do For Love," a hit single from this album, was co-written by 10cc members Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman.
- The album reached number 1 in New Zealand and number 3 in Norway.
- This was the first 10cc album to feature no input from founding members Lol Creme and Kevin Godley.
10cc was a British rock band formed in 1970, known for their sophisticated production and genre-bending musical style. By 1977, they were a well-established act, having achieved significant commercial success with their intricate arrangements and often ironic lyrical content.
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