The Twelve Inch Singles
Soft Cell · 1982
222 min · 29 tracks · new wave · synth-pop · post-punk
A vibrant collection of synth-driven dance tracks that blend dark themes with infectious pop melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic mix of energy levels
- dance floor anthems for parties
- wave-like pacing with variety
- nostalgic synth-driven melodies
- extended remixes for late nights
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise listening experiences
- dislike extended dance tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1982, 'The Twelve Inch Singles' captures Soft Cell at the peak of their popularity following their breakthrough hit 'Tainted Love'. This compilation showcases their innovative approach to electronic music, solidifying their status within the synth-pop genre as they transitioned from singles success to a broader artistic exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Gary Numan· The Human League
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Tainted Love 1999 (Club 69 Future Mix) 14:33
- 2 Memorablia 7:39
- 3 Persuasion 7:35
- 4 Tainted Love / Where Did Our Love Go? 8:57
- 5 Tainted Dub 9:14
- 6 Bedsitter 7:52
- 7 Facility Girls 7:18
- 8 Say Hello Wave Goodbye 8:55
- 9 Fun City 7:31
Disc 2
- 1 Torch 8:29
- 2 Insecure Me 8:17
- 3 What! 6:10
- 4 ... So 8:51
- 5 Where the Heart Is 9:45
- 6 It's a Mugs Game 8:11
- 7 Numbers 10:26
- 8 Barriers 7:06
Disc 3
- 1 Soul Inside 11:59
- 2 Loving You - Hating Me 6:37
- 3 You Only Live Twice 6:58
- 4 007 Theme 3:35
- 5 Her Imagination 5:21
- 6 Down in the Subway 7:51
- 7 Disease and Desire 4:04
- 8 Born to Lose 2:55
- 9 Memorabilia '91 (extended grid remix) 6:51
- 10 Tainted Love '91 5:52
- 11 Say Hello Wave Goodbye '91 (the long goodbye - extended mendelsohn remix) 5:03
- 12 Where the Heart Is '91 8:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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