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Endgames get a mix that gives them more clarity they'll enjoy chart success". The band also recorded
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during his sold-out first tour of the UK in March–April 1984. But the single "Desire" (fourth off the album), failed to catch on. so it sold poorly. Virgin then ended their contract and not long afterwards
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