This Last Night in Sodom cover

This Last Night in Sodom

Soft Cell · 1984

77 min · 16 tracks · new wave · synth-pop · post-punk

A haunting blend of synth-pop and dark wave that explores themes of desire and despair through vivid storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dark, introspective listening sessions
  • long, immersive emotional journeys
  • haunting atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 1984, 'This Last Night in Sodom' is Soft Cell's third studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret.' At this point in their career, the duo was navigating the complexities of fame while maintaining their distinctive sound, which blended pop sensibility with provocative lyrical content. This album sought to further explore darker themes and consolidate their position within the synth-pop movement.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· Gary Numan· The Human League

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mr. Self Destruct 3:14
  • 2 Slave to This 5:03
  • 3 Little Rough Rhinestone 4:32
  • 4 Meet Murder My Angel 4:38
  • 5 The Best Way to Kill 4:42
  • 6 L'Esqualita 7:09
  • 7 Down in the Subway 2:51
  • 8 Surrender to a Stranger 3:38
  • 9 Soul Inside 4:27
  • 10 Where Was Your Heart (When You Needed it Most) 5:08
  • 11 Disease and Desire 4:03
  • 12 Born to Lose 2:52
  • 13 You Only Live Twice 4:31
  • 14 007 Theme 3:35
  • 15 Soul Inside (12" mix) 11:58
  • 16 Her Imagination 5:22

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