Feasting with Panthers
Marc Almond · 2011
60 min · 13 tracks · new wave
A lush tapestry of cabaret and pop, blending theatricality with introspective lyrics and haunting melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Boy Caesar — This track features rich orchestration and poignant lyrics that reflect on power dynamics and longing, encapsulating the album's theatrical essence.
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The Lunatic Lover — With its dramatic flair and emotional intensity, this song exemplifies Almond's signature style, weaving complex narratives through vivid imagery.
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Patron Saint of Lipstick — This track stands out for its infectious melody and clever wordplay, celebrating beauty while enveloped in a sense of melancholic reflection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical melodies with emotional depth
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- haunting yet celebratory atmosphere
- reflective moments for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Highlights Almond's artistic growth with a blend of cabaret and pop, well-received by critics.
- Themes
- theatrical longing· dark cabaret introspection
- Career context
- By the time 'Feasting with Panthers' was released in 2011, Marc Almond had already established himself as a significant figure in the music scene, particularly after his successful career with Soft Cell in the early 1980s. This album followed a period of artistic revival for Almond, showcasing his continued evolution as a solo artist and his deepening exploration of darker themes within his work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soft Cell· David Bowie· The Sisters of Mercy
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Man Condemned to Death
The narrative shifts to a first-person perspective, revealing intimate thoughts and fears about mortality and judgment.
This choice creates an immediate connection with listeners as it personalizes the theme of existential dread, heightening the emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Thief and the Night 5:21
- 2 Sonnet XI 2:02
- 3 Boy Caesar 6:40
- 4 The Lunatic Lover 6:07
- 5 Crime of Love 3:31
- 6 The Sleeper in the Valley 3:55
- 7 The Song of the Unwept Tear 3:27
- 8 Patron Saint of Lipstick 4:46
- 9 Gabriel 5:49
- 10 El Desdichado 2:27
- 11 Hotel de France and Poetry 3:55
- 12 The Man Condemned to Death 5:36
- 13 Feasting with Panthers 7:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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