Torment and Toreros

by Marc & the Mambas

Torment and Toreros cover art

Conceived by Soft Cell frontman Marc Almond, this sprawling, emotionally unhinged double album blends theatrical dark cabaret with Spanish flamenco influences. Featuring key contributions from Matt Johnson (The The) and Jim Thirlwell, the record is a melodramatic, lushly orchestrated exploration of romantic obsession and despair. It is widely considered Almond's solo masterpiece, highlighting his profound, tortured artistry.

Genres

  • Dark Cabaret
  • New Wave
  • Art Pop

Tracklist

  1. Intro
  2. Boss Cat
  3. The Bulls
  4. Catch A Fallen Star
  5. The Animal In You
  6. In My Room
  7. First Time
  8. (Your Love Is A) Lesion
  9. My Former Self
  10. Once Was
  11. The Untouchable One
  12. Blood Wedding (Traditional Spanish)
  13. Black Heart
  14. Narcisus
  15. Gloomy Sunday
  16. Vision
  17. Torment
  18. A Million Manias
  19. My Little Book Of Sorrows
  20. Beat Out That Rhythm On A Drum
  21. Your Aura
  22. You Never See Me On A Sunday
  23. Mamba