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Stranger Things

Marc Almond · 2001

127 min · 30 tracks · new wave · dark cabaret

A haunting blend of dark cabaret and new wave, dripping with melancholic pop sensibilities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of emotional peaks
  • haunting melodies for late nights
  • wave-like pacing with reflective moments
  • immersive experience for introspective listening
  • melancholic for rainy days

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party soundtracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Stranger Things' marked a significant moment in Marc Almond's career as he transitioned from the commercial peak of Soft Cell in the 1980s to a more eclectic solo sound. By this time, Almond had established himself as a prominent figure in dark cabaret and alternative pop, diversifying his musical palette after the release of his previous album, 'The Stars We Are' in 1991.
Stylistic neighbors
Soft Cell· David Bowie· The Sisters of Mercy

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Glorious 4:44
  • 2 Born To Cry 4:58
  • 3 Come Out 4:52
  • 4 Under Your Wing 5:26
  • 5 Lights 4:17
  • 6 Tantalise Me 4:08
  • 7 Moonbathe Skin 4:10
  • 8 Dancer 3:27
  • 9 When It's Your Time 4:14
  • 10 End In Tears 3:19
  • 11 Love In A Time Of Science 4:54
  • 12 Glorious (Reprise) 2:35

Disc 2

  • 1 The Beautiful Light Of Madness (Original Demo) 5:50
  • 2 The Guilt Of My Secret 4:24
  • 3 Passion And Pain 4:18
  • 4 Our Love, My Love 2:43
  • 5 I'm The Boy (Boy Toy) 4:00
  • 6 Ame Caline 3:13
  • 7 Suburban Opera (Original Demo) 4:27
  • 8 Fur (Original Demo) 3:14
  • 9 Fur 3:00
  • 10 Fur (Replicant Version) 5:01
  • 11 Fur (Divider Remix) 4:05
  • 12 Moonbathe Skin (Original Demo) 4:17
  • 13 Under Your Wing (Original Demo) 5:23
  • 14 Smoke (Original Demo) 3:38
  • 15 Give In (Original Demo) 2:42
  • 16 Dark Is My World (Without Love) (Demo Version) 4:43
  • 17 The Exhibitionist (Original 2000 Demo Version) 5:05
  • 18 I Created Me (Recorded Live At The Union Chapel) 5:55

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata