Information Society's 1988 self-titled debut arrived on Tommy Boy Records with a polished, danceable sound that belied the band's art-school roots. The album yielded their biggest hit, "What's on Your Mind (Pure Energy)," which became a staple of early MTV.
- The album was produced by the team of Murphy/Gale/Gale, who had previously worked with other synth-pop acts.
- "What's on Your Mind (Pure Energy)" reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 on the Dance Club Songs chart.
- The album cover art was designed by renowned graphic artist and Information Society member, Christopher "Craymo" Smith.
Information Society is a Minneapolis-based synth-pop group known for their experimental sound and visual aesthetic. They emerged in the mid-1980s with a distinctive blend of electronic music and pop sensibilities.
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