...(And That's No Lie)
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"..." is synthpop trio Heaven 17's first and only single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...

 of 1985 from the album How Men Are
How Men Are
How Men Are is the third album by the English synthpop group Heaven 17, released in September 1984 by Virgin Records. The album peaked at no.12 in the UK and was certified Silver by the BPI in October 1984....

. It was written by all three members. The single was released early 1984 and peaked at #52 in the UK, spending 5 weeks on the chart. This was the band's first single to miss the top 50 since 1983. A promotional video was created for the single.

Allmusic mentioned the track in the review of "How Men Are", "Highlights are numerous, including the very long but very wonderful "And That's No Lie." A strong melody, stunning vocals from Glenn Gregory, and tight production equal a fascinating glimpse into the human struggle." The track is also recommended by allmusic.

The 12" single was released as a series of five separate records, though the only difference was the design of the sleeve.

The "The Heaven 17 Megamix" which appeared on the 12" version of this single includes previous tracks "This Is Mine
This Is Mine
"This Is Mine" is synthpop trio Heaven 17's second and last single of 1984 from the album How Men Are. It was written by all three members. The single was released in late 1984 and peaked at #23 in the UK, spending 7 weeks on the chart...

", "Crushed by the Wheels of Industry
Crushed by the Wheels of Industry
"Crushed by the Wheels of Industry" is the last single of 1983 from synthpop trio Heaven 17 which appeared on the album The Luxury Gap. It was written by all three members. The single was released in late 1983 and peaked at #17 in the UK, spending 7 weeks on the chart...

", "Height of The Fighting (He La Hu)", "Penthouse and Pavement", "Temptation
Temptation (Heaven 17 song)
"Temptation" is a single by Sheffield band Heaven 17, originally released in April 1983, peaking at number 2 in the UK charts. This was the second single to be taken from their second album The Luxury Gap, after November 1982's "Let Me Go"....

", "I'm Your Money" and "Play to Win".

Formats

7" Single
  1. "...(And That's No Lie)" - 3:25
  2. "The Fuse" - 3:53


12" Single
  1. "...(And That's No Lie) (Re-mixed To Enhance Its Danceability)" - 6:10
  2. "The Fuse (L.P. version)" - 3:05
  3. "...(And That's No Lie) (L.P. version)" - 10:02


12" Single (UK only)
  1. "...(And That's No Lie) (Re-mixed To Enhance Its Danceability)" - 6:10
  2. "The Fuse (L.P. version)" - 3:05
  3. "The Heaven 17 Megamix" - 8:28


Cassette Promo Single
  1. "That's No Lie (7" A)" - 3:25
  2. "The Fuse (7" B)" - 3:03
  3. "That's No Lie (12" A)" - 6:10
  4. "The Fuse" - 3:03
  5. "That's No Lie (LP version)" - 10:05

Chart performance

Chart (1985) Peak
position
Total
weeks
Irish Singles Chart 22 2
UK Singles Chart 52 5

Personnel

  • Drum Programming - Martyn Ware
  • Producer - British Electric Foundation , Greg Walsh
  • Programmed By - Greg Walsh
  • Synthesizer - Ian Craig Marsh
  • Vocals - Glenn Gregory
  • Remixer of "The Heaven 17 Megamix" - Sanny X
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