Hurts are an English synth-pop duo formed by Theo Hutchcraft (vocals) and Adam Anderson (synthesizers). Their debut album Happiness was released in 2010 and was followed by Exile in 2013.

Members: Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson. Debut album: Happiness (2010). Second album: Exile (2013). Known for an 80s-influenced synth-pop aesthetic.

Three DeBaser reviews present a mixed-to-critical view of Hurts: debut Happiness is seen as overly derivative while Exile shows stylistic growth. Reviewers praise tracks like "Silver Lining", "Illuminated" and "Miracle" but criticise clichéd lyrics and an overly polished 80s pastiche. Overall the duo are described as having potential but uneven output.

For:Fans of synth-pop, 80s revival listeners, pop critics and readers of DeBaser

 Plastic, plastic, and more plastic, two theatricals carefully directed by the record company without a hint of originality, of style, a pathetic copy of a thousand summaries.

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 These guys have potential - a charismatic frontman, cute, with a beautiful voice; dexterity in electronic accompaniment - but they are still offering a pop that is too anonymous and hasn't found its way yet.

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 Hurts with Exileshow that not all is lost and that only the ability to look with wisdom and clarity at the current music scene with its many reference points and just as many wastes and follies can turn into precious lifeblood for the future.

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