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What was the first indication of Spandau Ballet's success at the international level?
The follow-up album, Parade, was released in June 1984, and its singles were again big successes in the charts in Europe, Oceania and Canada.
What were the notable songs from the album Parade?
The album's opening song, "Only When You Leave".
How did the opening song do on the charts?
became the band's last American hit.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Spandau Ballet signed to CBS Records and released the album Through the Barricades.
How was the album received by the critics?
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Question: What did the fans think of the new musical direction?
Self-contained rewrite: What did the fans think of the new musical direction?