Marc Almond - Open All Night

1999 solo album from former Soft Cell vocalist pays respect to the sound of his old band while mixing in elements of R&B and trip-hop and wearing his gospel and latin influences on his sleeves. Features duets with Siouxsie Sioux and forme r Sneaker Pimps vocalist Kelly Ally. 13 tracks, including the singles 'Tragedy (Take A Look And See)' and 'Black Kiss'. Album Description

Magnificent, sexy and magically beautiful!

This album is so hot! It took me a few months to really appreciate it but now I adore this music. It is so sensual and seductive! I love to dance to its Arabian flair and intensity. These songs really put you in the mind of Marc Almond. They are full of lust and passion in a very tragic romantic way that's so fun to sink into and feel its depths. All the songs are exceptional and my favorites are Bedroom Shrine, Heart in Velvet and Open All Night. I feel the power of the night and the lust of the moon through Marc's songs. What a gift to the world he is! This is one of his finest albums along with Stranger Things, The Stars We Are and Enchanted. You need to keep listening to this album because it takes time to really appreciate its magnificence! A real work of art that transcends 99.9% of all other albums on the planet. A must have to any Marc Almond fan! November 28, 2007

Still Open

Former Soft Cell singer and creator of several solo records dedicated to Georges Bataille and Jacques Brel, now releases a record on his own Blue Star label, released here in America on Instinct. The torch singer we know is present on a few of the opening tracks like "Night & Dark" and "Tragedy." Almond has definitely updated his sound, and made an all-around listenable record. Kelli Ali and Siouxie Sioux duet with Marc on certain tracks. Also there are three bonus tracks including the lovely "Satan's Child." Almond's palette is both light and dark, and fans of Gavin Friday and Nick Cave should come round to this one. Not his best, but the first good one in a long time.

(www.freewilliamsburg.com) April 20, 2004

MASTERPIECE

THE MOST TOUCHING, BEAUTIFUL ALBUM EVER.
DO NOT MISS THIS!! December 7, 2002

Dark Beauty

Marc Almond has put together an almost flawless disc that fans of trip hop, goth and jazz pop can all enjoy. I like every song except for the "extra U.S. tracks", which were rather lame. I also must go against most of the reviews on here and say I think "Threat of Love" with Siouxsie Sioux is horrible. Though their voices are well matched, the song itself is wretched. My favorite tracks include the hypnotic, mystical, humorous "Bedroom Shrine", the sensual, elegant, jazz pop of "Bad People Kiss" and the upbeat yet sad "Tragedy." This is a great disc to play on a rainy winter night. December 20, 2000

not his best but disc gets better with listening

ive been a fan of marcs since "jacky" when he releases a record its cause of excitement,especially in this country where the question of "who the hell is marc almond" is asked.when this disc came out i bought it with no idea what it would be like, the usual brooding sexual contempt masquarading as ballads,the potentially hitmaking dance tracks? the answer, this is not marcs best,it is flat,monotone,gothic almost. the themes ,as always,are darkly sexual. his usual midnight cruise of soho feel. but the hooks and lyrics do catch you overtime and you see the beauty and ugliness in each song. a duet wth siouxie is a standout. this may not be his definitive work ,for that get "enchanted",but for now it'll do. September 10, 2000

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