Album: Trials of Eyeliner: The Anthology 1979 / 2016 by Marc Almond (2016)
Genre: New Wave | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Excitable
Record Label: Strike Force Entertainment
Format: Album

Description: Trials Of Eyeliner sees three distinct themes – History showcases Marc’s favourites, album tracks and B-sides over four cds recounting Soft Cell’s The Girl With The Patent Leather Face (a track which is simply stunning in its naiveté and roughness), Sex Dwarf and Meet Murder My Angel as well as one of his finest moments Catch A Fallen Star (Marc And The Mambas). It also introduces us to Jacques Brel, the Belgian writer and actor considered to be the master of modern chanson with The Devil (Okay), a writer who along with Scott Walker was a major influence. Almonds version of Brel’s Jackie (Jacky), which was also recorded by Walker, remains one of the finest pop songs ever and rewarded him with a top 20 hit in 1991.

Artist Background: Peter Mark Sinclair "Marc" Almond (/ˈɑːmənd/; born 9 July 1957, Southport) is an English singer-songwriter and musician. Almond first began performing and recording in the synthpop/New Wave duo Soft Cell. He has also had a diverse career as a solo artist. He has sold over 30 million records worldwide. Part of the SouthPort, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with New Wave movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Soft Cell, Visage, The Human League, Ultravox

Music Scene: Part of the SouthPort, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with New Wave movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: New Wave, Rock/Pop, Excitable, 2010s, Album, Strike Force Entertainment


Trials Of Eyeliner sees three distinct themes – History showcases Marc’s favourites, album tracks and B-sides over four cds recounting Soft Cell’s The Girl With The Patent Leather Face (a track which is simply stunning in its naiveté and roughness), Sex Dwarf and Meet Murder My Angel as well as one of his finest moments Catch A Fallen Star (Marc And The Mambas). It also introduces us to Jacques Brel, the Belgian writer and actor considered to be the master of modern chanson with The Devil (Okay), a writer who along with Scott Walker was a major influence. Almonds version of Brel’s Jackie (Jacky), which was also recorded by Walker, remains one of the finest pop songs ever and rewarded him with a top 20 hit in 1991.

Trials of Eyeliner: The Anthology 1979 / 2016

Marc Almond

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