Spotify Release Info
Track: Tainted Love
Artist: Soft Cell
Album: Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
Artist Bio
Name: Soft Cell
Spotify Genres: synthpop, new wave
Followers: 781,042
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Biography
English synthesizer duo, who came to prominence in the early 1980s. Their lyrics often focus on love and romance as well as the darker side of life, with subjects such as the nightlife, kinky sex, transvestism, drugs and murder. They had a huge world-wide hit in 1981 with a cover version of "Tainted Love," a northern soul classic originally sung by [a=Gloria Jones] (the wife of [a=Marc Bolan]), that they followed up with more charting singles and one of the first remix Albums "Non-Stop Ecstatic Dancing." Their self-penned non-album single "[Link]," missed the No.1 spot of the UK charts by a hairbreadth. "The Art Of Falling Apart'," produced with Mike Thorne and the then new CMI Fairlight at hand with endless efforts by Dave Ball aiming at perfection followed in 1982. It spawned two singles chosen against the will of the record companies; "Where The Heart Is," and "Numbers," the first on youthful frustration, the later about frequently changing sexual partners and neither sold too well. The commercial pressure finally collided with their artistic ambitions which led to solo and side projects and two farewell shows in January 1984 even before "This Last Night In Sodom," was released. They reunited in the early 2000's and toured with a 4th studio album "Cruelty Without Beauty," following in 2002. Once again they reunited for a final well documented "[Link]," live show in 2018 and the recording of a new single. However, a 5th studio album accompanied by various singles followed in May 2022. Anniversary events and documentations as well as reissues and new recordings / mixes in tow.
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1.Tainted LoveNon-Stop Erotic Cabaret
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2.Tainted Love / Where Did Our Love Go? - Extended VersionNon-Stop Erotic Cabaret
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3.Where Did Our Love Go?Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
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4.Say Hello, Wave Goodbye - 7" Single VersionNon-Stop Erotic Cabaret
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5.Sex Dwarf - Original VersionNon-Stop Erotic Cabaret
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6.Torch - Original 7" Single VersionNon-Stop Erotic Cabaret
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7.BedsitterNon-Stop Erotic Cabaret
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8.Purple ZoneHappiness Not Included
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9.Tainted Love (Re-Recorded / Remastered)Tainted Love (Re-Recorded / Remastered)
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10.Tainted Love - Jamie Jones 4Z RemixTainted Love (Jamie Jones 4Z Remix)
Discogs Release Info
Release: Soft Cell - Tainted Love
Year: 1981
Genres: Electronic, Pop
Styles: Synth-pop, New Wave