Soft Cell: Cell Shock

byNeil Kulkarni
December 7, 2023

With ‘Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret’, their hugely influential 1981 debut album, Soft Cell brought sleazy lyrics and shady but infectious synth anthems to the mainstream. Marc Almond and Dave Ball reflect on art-school aesthetics, punk electronics, and the controversies that fuelled their speedy rise

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Soft Cell: Cell Shock

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The 100 Greatest Electronic Tracks of All Time

Rudolf Rocker: Revenge Is Sweet

Fila Brazillia: Fila Dealers

Castles In Space: King Of The Castle

Paul Hartnoll: Time Lord

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Soft Cell: Cell Shock

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