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The Stars We Are

Marc Almond · 1988

62 min · 13 tracks · new wave · dark cabaret

Dramatic orchestration and poignant lyrics intertwine in a lush tapestry of dark cabaret and pop sensibilities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional dynamics
  • dramatic peaks and valleys
  • late-night introspective moments
  • poignant storytelling through sound
  • sweeping orchestral arrangements

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 1, 1988, 'The Stars We Are' marked Marc Almond's transition into a more mainstream solo career following his time with Soft Cell. This album came after his debut solo effort, 'Vermin in Ermine', and solidified his position as a prominent figure in the synth-pop landscape of the late 80s.
Stylistic neighbors
Soft Cell· David Bowie· The Sisters of Mercy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Stars We Are 3:44
  • 2 These My Dreams Are Yours 5:28
  • 3 Bitter Sweet 3:20
  • 4 Only the Moment 4:41
  • 5 Your Kisses Burn 4:43
  • 6 The Very Last Pearl 4:45
  • 7 Tears Run Rings 4:21
  • 8 Something’s Gotten Hold of My Heart 4:39
  • 9 The Sensualist 5:28
  • 10 She Took My Soul in Istanbul 6:21
  • 11 The Frost Comes Tomorrow 4:18
  • 12 Kept Boy 6:13
  • 13 Something’s Gotten Hold of My Heart 4:40

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