"Exile" saw Hurts attempting a harder-edged, more aggressive sound, moving away from the polished synth-pop of their debut. The album's darker tone and driving beats marked a significant, albeit divisive, evolution for the band.
- The album was released on March 8, 2013, by Epic Records.
- "Exile" charted at number 9 on the UK Albums Chart.
- The album was co-produced by Hugues Martin and Hurts themselves, with additional production by Daniel Miller.
Hurts is a synth-pop duo from Manchester, England, consisting of Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson. They emerged in the early 2010s with a dramatic, synth-heavy sound and a strong visual aesthetic. Following their successful debut, "Happiness," Hurts found themselves at a career crossroads with "Exile," seeking to push their sound in a more aggressive direction.
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