An Era Closes in Synth-Pop: Soft Cell’s Parting Masterpiece Danceteria Captures the Hedonism of 1980s New York and Serves as Dave Ball’s Final Bow
Executive Overview For synth-pop pioneers Soft Cell, the arrival of Danceteria—their sixth and final studio album—carries a profound emotional weight. Named after the iconic, multi-floor New York nightclub that defined an era of downtown grit and glamour, the record arrives almost a year after the passing of multi-instrumentalist and sonic architect Dave Ball. Having completed … Read more
