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One of Marc Almond and Dave Ball’s joint regrets, which they’ve both told Classic Pop, is that Soft Cell didn’t follow their pop instincts enough. Ever since deciding not to……
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Madonna announces two new remix collections
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Tears For Fears – The Tipping Point interview
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Making The Cure: Wish
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Johnny Marr interview: Fever Dreams Pts 1-4
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