We are thrilled to announce the release of the long awaited Soft Cell x JG Thirlwell Ghost Rider Remix EP. The EP consists of three brand new and radically different remixes of the Soft Cell / JG Thirlwell version of the Suicide song “Ghost Rider”. including the Accelerator Mix, Brake Caliper Mix and Camshaft Mix,as well as instrumentals of the Accelerator and Camshaft mixes. The song features vocals from both Marc Almond and Thirlwell, with guest sax from Gary Barnacle. It was mastered by Josh Bonati.
It is a strictly limited edition on blood red and black swirly vinyl coloured vinyl 5-track 12” EP. released on the UK label Cherry Red. The sleeve is designed by JG Thirlwell. You can order it in advance here. Official release date is 09.04.26.
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JG Thirlwell guests with Soft Cell in NYC
JG Thirlwell guested with Soft Cell at their show at The Beacon Theater in New York City on Aug 30 2022. Soft Cell were playing in NYC for the 40th anniversary of their classic ‘Non Stop Erotic Cabaret’ album.
Thirlwell joined the group for a cover version of the Suicide song ‘Ghost Rider’ trading vocals with Marc Almond. You can see a video from the night here, and a video of them performing the same song back in 1983 here.
Photo by PSquared, from Brooklyn Vegan.