Soft Cell
Marc Almond's dramatic vocals and David Ball's dark electronic soundscapes created a sleazy, provocative take on synth-pop. Their version of 'Tainted Love' became one of the most iconic singles of the 80s and spent 43 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.
Origin: Leeds, England · Years active: 1978–1984, 2001–2004, 2018–present
Biography
Marc Almond's dramatic vocals and David Ball's dark electronic soundscapes created a sleazy, provocative take on synth-pop. Their version of 'Tainted Love' became one of the most iconic singles of the 80s and spent 43 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.
Key 1980s albums
- Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret (1981)
- The Art of Falling Apart (1983)
Essential songs
- Tainted Love (1981)
- Say Hello, Wave Goodbye (1982)
- Bedsitter (1981)
- Torch (1982)
- Numbers (1983)
Genres
Upcoming concerts
Soft Cell have 3 upcoming concerts tracked by RADIO 1980.
- Soft Cell — The Magnolia, El Cajon, United States Of America — 8 November 2026
- Soft Cell — Uptown Theatre Napa, Napa, United States Of America — 10 November 2026
- Soft Cell — Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, Reno, United States Of America — 13 November 2026
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