Before forming the platinum-selling synthpop duo Soft Cell in Leeds, England, in
1980, art students Marc Almond and Dave Ball first worked together while
creating music for the theatre. This theatrical background inspired Soft Cell's
live performances and helped the group build an early following. Soft Cell
released a self-financed EP, Mutant Moments, in 1980, then reached a global
audience in 1981 with a cover of Gloria Jones' cult favourite "Tainted Love."
The song became the best-selling UK single of the year, and its success helped
push the group's debut album, Non-Stop Eroti...