10cc

Deceptive Bends

First released1977

Deceptive Bends, released in 1977, was recorded primarily at Strawberry Studios in Stockport, England, where 10cc maintained creative control over the production process. The album was produced by the band members themselves, continuing their tradition of in-house production and arrangement. The recording took place during a period when the band was experimenting with synthesizers and more elaborate studio techniques, reflecting the technological capabilities of mid-1970s recording studios. The album marked a shift toward more accessible pop-oriented material while maintaining the band's sophisticated songwriting and multi-tracked vocal arrangements. Deceptive Bends became one of the band's commercially successful releases, featuring hit singles like "The Things We Do for Love."