Soft Cell have released Bruises On My Illusions as the lead single from their first album in two decades.
The duo returned earlier this year with album teaser Heart Like Chernobyl and they’ve now shared another new track from the project.
Described as “baroque-meets-gothic”, the tune is available now digitally, with CD and 12” vinyl singles available for pre-order.
Marc Almond says: “Bruises On My Illusions is a mini film noir Soft Cell story about a disillusioned character with everything against him or her who still has hope for a better future, despite the odds.
“A darker ‘Bedsitter’. Dave’s ominous yet punchy defiant chords inspired the song.”
Dave Ball adds: “One of our darker cinematic pop moments with a classic Marc Almond lyric.”
‘*Happiness Not Included’ is available to pre-order across formats.
