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Lost In Music: Soft Cell- The Bedsitter

Today, let’s pay tribute to Dave Ball, sleazy keyboard king, taken from us too soon.I was fortunate enough to review Soft Cell a few years ago in Glasgow for The Wee Review. They still sounded majestic, transgressive and sexy. Here’s to the stoic musical sidekick, providing the pulse alongside the diva. Rest in peace Dave.Continue reading “Lost In Music: Soft Cell- The Bedsitter”

Overlooked Classics: Soft Cell- The Art Of Falling Apart

This album, my god, this album. English synth-pop duo Soft Cell sealed their reputation as one of the most original acts of the early 80s, thanks to brilliant debut Non -Stop Erotic Cabaret, with massive hits Bedsitter, Say Hello,Wave Goodbye and their unstoppable cover of the Gloria Jones Northern Soul stomper Tainted Love, but theContinue reading “Overlooked Classics: Soft Cell- The Art Of Falling Apart”