The Stars We Are

Stepping away from his previous work with Soft Cell, Marc Almond leaned into a romantic, flamboyant style here. A key inclusion is his duet with Gene Pitney on Something Gotten Hold Of My Heart, which highlighted his growth as a vocalist.

Sophisticated production techniques define this 1988 release, which blends lush synth-pop with a theatrical, cabaret-influenced edge. This project marks a significant shift in his career, as he abandoned the underground scene for a more polished, grand approach to song structure.