Album: It's Better to Travel by Swing Out Sister (1987)
Genre: Pop | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: It's Better to Travel is the debut album by the British sophisti-pop band Swing Out Sister, released in 1987 on Mercury Records. Upon its release, the album reached number one on the UK Albums Chart.

Artist Background: Swing Out Sister are a British "sophisti-pop" group best known worldwide for their 1986 song "Breakout". Other hits include "Surrender", "Twilight World", "Waiting Game" and a remake of "Am I the Same Girl?" Though album sales in the U.S. and Europe have levelled off since the early 1990s, the group continues to attract a loyal fanbase. The group is also very popular in Japan. Part of the Manchester, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Basia, Matt Bianco, Lisa Stansfield, The Style Council

Music Scene: Part of the Manchester, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop, Rock/Pop, 1980s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


It's Better to Travel is the debut album by the British sophisti-pop band Swing Out Sister, released in 1987 on Mercury Records. Upon its release, the album reached number one on the UK Albums Chart.

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