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Review

On the double-album Torment and Toreros, Marc Almond delved deeply into the cabaret form he loved so dearly. Supported by either pianos or orchestras, Almond sings a set of songs that supposedly shatter taboos but too often sound forced. Despite the problems in the material, there are some interesting moments on the record that make it worthwhile for dedicated fans. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks



CD 1

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Intro Solly Mambasa, Marc Almond Marc & the Mambas (3:17)
Boss Cat Anne Stephenson, Marc Almond, Ginny Hewes Marc & the Mambas (4:17)
The Bulls Jacques Brel Marc & the Mambas (2:18)
Catch a Fallen Star Marc Almond Marc & the Mambas (5:12)
The Animal in You Solly Mambasa, Marc Almond Marc & the Mambas (7:29)
In My Room Paul Vance, Joaquin Prieto Marc & the Mambas (3:01)
First Time Marc Almond Marc & the Mambas (3:37)
(Your Love Is A) Lesion Marc Almond Marc & the Mambas (5:38)
My Former Self Annie Hogan, Marc Almond Marc & the Mambas (2:45)
Once Was The Venomettes, Marc Almond Marc & the Mambas (5:10)


CD 2

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
The Untouchable One Marc Almond Marc & the Mambas (6:03)
Blood Wedding Traditional Marc & the Mambas (1:51)
Black Heart Annie Hogan, Marc Almond Marc & the Mambas (4:50)
Medley: Narcissus/Gloomy Sunday/Vision Marc Almond, Peter Hammill, Sam M. Lewis, Rezsö Seress Marc & the Mambas (11:46)
Torment Steven Severin, Marc Almond Marc & the Mambas (4:21)
A Million Manias Marc Almond Marc & the Mambas (5:52)
My Little Book of Sorrows Marc Almond Marc & the Mambas (5:59)
Beat out that Rhythm on a Drum Georges Bizet, Oscar Hammerstein II Marc & the Mambas (5:00)

Credits

Annie Hogan (Harpsichord), Annie Hogan (Farfisa Organ), Annie Hogan (Vocals), Martin McGarrick (Cello), Marc Almond (Mixing), Anne Stephenson (Violin), Billy McGee (Double Bass), Steve "The Cougar" Sherlock (Flute), Lee Jenkinson (Vocals), Lee Jenkinson (Drums), Pete Ashworth (Photography), Matt Johnson (Guitar), Marc Almond (Vocals), Marc Almond (Producer), Marc Almond (Percussion), Lee Jenkinson (Guitar), Huw Feather (Design), Lee Jenkinson (Bass), Ginny Hewes (Violin), The Venomettes (String Arrangements), Marc Almond (Guitar), Frank Want (Drums), Pete Ashworth (Drums), Steve "The Cougar" Sherlock (Saxophone), Marc Almond (Tympani [Timpani]), Pete Ashworth (Tympani [Timpani]), Annie Hogan (Piano)
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Torment and Toreros
Studio album by Marc and the Mambas
Released 1983 (Reissued in 1992, 1997, 2004, and 2009 (upcoming)
Recorded Trident Studios (January 1983 - May 1983)
Genre Alternative rock, Gothic, New Wave
Label Some Bizarre
Producer Marc Almond
Marc and the Mambas chronology
Untitled
(1982)		 Torment and Toreros
(1983)		 Bite Black and Blues
(1984)

Torment and Toreros is the second album to be released by Marc and the Mambas. It also is the last album to go under the name "Marc and the Mambas". The next album, which is a live album goes under the name Rauol And The Ruined.

Contents

Track listing

All tracks composed by Marc Almond; except where indicated

Disc 1

  1. "Intro" (Almond, Sally Mambasa) - 3:17
  2. "Boss Cat" (Almond, Anne Stephenson, Ginny Hewes) - 4:17
  3. "The Bulls" (Jacques Brel) - 2:18
  4. "Catch a Fallen Star" - 5:12
  5. "The Animal In You" (Almond, Mambasa) - 7:19
  6. "In My Room" (Paul Vance, Joaquin Prieto) - 3:01
  7. "First Time" - 3:38
  8. "(Your Love Is A) Lesion" - 5:38
  9. "My Former Self" (Almond, Annie Hogan) - 2:45
  10. "Once Was" (Almond, The Venomettes) - 5:10

Universal Music Japan 2004 Extra Tracks

  1. "Fun City" - 7:49
  2. "Sleaze Take It, Shake It" - 7:17
  3. "Sleaze Taking It, Shaking It" - 7:15

Disc 2

  1. "The Untouchable One" (Almond, Jenkinson) - 6:03
  2. "Blood Wedding" (Traditional) - 01:51
  3. "Black Heart" (Almond, Hogan) - 04:50
  4. "Medley: Narcissus/Gloomy Sunday/Vision" (Almond, Sherlock, Peter Hammill, Sam M. Lewis, Rezső Seress) 11:46
  5. "Torment" (Almond, Steven Severin) - 4:21
  6. "A Million Manias" (Almond, Foetus) - 5:52
  7. "My Little Book of Sorrows" (Marc Almond) - 5:59
  8. "Beat out that Rhythm on a Drum" (Georges Bizet, Oscar Hammerstein II) - 5:00

Universal Music Japan 2004 Extra Tracks

  1. "Your Aura" (Marc Almond) - 6:18
  2. "Mamba" (Mambas, Marc Almond) - 12:05
  3. "First Time" - 3:38
  4. "You'll Never see me on a Sunday" (Marc Almond) - 2:51

Somebizzare 2009 Extra Tracks

  1. "Your Aura" (Marc Almond) - 6:18
  2. "You'll Never see me on a Sunday" (Marc Almond) - 2:51
  3. "Mamba" (Mambas, Marc Almond) - 12:05

Personnel

  • Marc Almond - guitar, percussion, vocals
  • Peter Ashworth - drums, timpani
  • Annie Hogan - piano, harpsichord, Farfisa organ, vocals
  • Billy McGee - double bass
  • Anne Stephenson - violin
  • The Venomettes - string arrangements
  • Martin McCarrick - cello
  • Ginny Hewes - violin
  • Frank Want - drums
  • Matt Johnson - guitar
  • Steve "The Cougar" Sherlock - flute, saxophone
  • Lee Jenkinson - bass, guitar, drums, vocals

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