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Soft Cell - Memorabilia and Some Bizarre Years

Soft Cell - Memorabilia and Some Bizarre Years

Update: 2025-07-20
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The English synth-pop duo of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist Dave Ball, better known as Soft Cell, created one of the most successful singles ever, "Tainted Love", followed by the influential 1981 debut album, Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret.

"Memorabilia", released just after Soft Cell signed with the independent label Some Bizarre Records, has been recognized as a pioneering song of the synth-oriented techno or acid house genre that would follow later in the decade. 

This podcast episode tells the story of the band’s early years with Some Bizarre Records, including the incredible debut album and the follow up albums from the band through 1984.

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Soft Cell - Memorabilia and Some Bizarre Years

Soft Cell - Memorabilia and Some Bizarre Years

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