Okay, this cd is what's the worst of the 80s. Like, good for a laugh maybe. Full of synths. But not good ones. Lo-fi `chip' sounding stuff that probably originated on an Atari. Furthermore, these guys deliver the cheesiest lines I've ever heard. Most of the songs are barely sung, more like talked, with the occasional note hit here or there. Two stars for `Tainted Love' and `Sex Dwarf.' Zero stars for everything else. Save yourself 10 bucks or so and DL those two songs instead of buying this album.
June 1, 2008Excellent album. I am not a great fan of Almond, but he really deserves all respects. Whether you're into "new romantics", or "goth", or just good music - it's worth having it.
December 18, 2007i thought these guys were just a one hit wonder with "tainted love" but they actually had two other decent 80's esque songs, "sex dwarf" and "chips on my shoulder". i only have one problem regarding "tainted love". i been trying to look for a perfect radio version of the song, the radio version on this cd is too short and the original is too long. if they could make a strapped down version and cut out some of the instrumentral in the middle of the song, we might have a perfect song.
needless to say, a fairly decent cd, worth picking up if you are an 80's fan
G.
May 13, 2007 |  | It's like a walk in the Soho District for your ears! |  |
One of the best 80's CDs I've bought yet! Would highly recommend as an indispensable addition to your 80's or Brit Rock library!
March 12, 2007| | | I Thought I Was The Only One To Discover This Treasure | |
Omly one person that reviewed this CD liked "Tainted Love" exclusively. Another surprise in a list of surprises from others reaction to this CD. I always wonder why their greatest hits packages only contain a few songs from this CD until I realized you would have to include the whole thing to satisfy fans. Therefore it is much better to load the greatest hits packages with more obscure songs from other releases, highlights from less consistent CD's, along with unreleased songs, if possible. Then fans can buy a greatest hits CD and this one and get a complete collection of Soft Cell's music, which stands with the best from any group. Their magic comes in that their music takes you into their world and even though it is filled with depression and futility it is exciting when you observe it rather than experience it. I can easily listen to this CD from beginning to end, but I do have a slightly different view of this CD, than others that reviewed it. I still love it to death, but to me "Sex Dwarf" is entertaining only because of the lyrics, and is, to me, the least musical song on the CD. I also find "Secret Life" to be a highlight among a CD of highlights. It is 3 in the afternoon now so I do have to get up sometime. I better start drinking so I can get rid of this hangover and face the same miserable people I hangout with everyday. A truly unique set of fun music.
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