The 1987 album Between the Lines offered a more mature sound for Five Star, balancing dance-pop and R&B influences with their signature polished production. It continued their streak of UK chart success, peaking at number 40.
- The album was produced by the powerhouse production team Stock Aitken Waterman, who were behind many of the decade's biggest hits. "The Slightest Touch," a lead single from the album, became one of their biggest hits, reaching number 15 on the UK Singles Chart. It was their fourth album released in three years, a prolific schedule for the group.
- The album was released in the UK on 14 September 1987 by Sony Music UK. It reached number 40 on the UK Albums Chart.
- This release saw the band experimenting with a slightly more adult contemporary R&B sound, while still maintaining their dance-pop roots.
Five Star was a UK girl group formed in the 1980s, best known for their string of hit singles in the mid-to-late 1980s. In 1987, they were at the height of their commercial success, following up their breakthrough 1986 with further chart activity.
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