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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