Heart Like Chernobyl is the latest preview of '*Happiness Not Included', their first new album in 20 years that's due out on February 25 through BMG.
The song finds vocalist Marc Almond the focus as he tackles politics, relationships and issues with the media as their trademark synth-pop soundscape takes more of a backseat. Producer/instrumentalist Dave Ball said:
"When I wrote the music to 'Heart Like Chernobyl' it was at the height of lockdown and I had been alone for about 6 weeks. I was feeling a bit Joy Division and recalled their track Isolation. I played, programmed and recorded the track digitally in my home studio - Kitchen Sink Drama. The track title was Marc's idea, as was the subject matter."
Prior to the record's release, the duo will play shows in Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds and London during November. They'll celebrate the 40th anniversary of the duo's 1981 debut album 'Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret', with the pair playing the record in full for the first time, as well as their greatest hits.
Soft Cell Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Wed November 10 2021 - GLASGOW O2 Academy Glasgow
Fri November 12 2021 - MANCHESTER O2 Apollo
Sat November 13 2021 - LEEDS O2 Academy Leeds
Mon November 15 2021 - LONDON Eventim Apollo
Tue November 16 2021 - LONDON Eventim Apollo
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