Torsten the Beautiful Libertine

by Andy Bell

Overview

A sequel to 2014's Torsten the Bareback Saint, this 2016 release continues the collaboration between Erasure vocalist Andy Bell and theatrical writers Barney Ashton-Bullock and Christopher Frost and revives their Torsten character, who is described completely in the opening "Statement of Intent." "Used to be someone doesn't mean that I'm a has-been" it goes, but this thoroughly modern Millie also proudly crows "I'm gonna do it all before I go to seed." Later titles "Blow Jobs for Cocaine" and "The Slums We Loved" prove that Torsten's "do it all" is different than the everyday "do it all," but debauchery rarely comes framed in such artful flair, as Torsten joins Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Hedwig, and Quentin Crisp on the Mt. Rushmore of the queer and aggressively inquisitive. The music is cabaret, the tunes are witty, infectious, and touching when need be, and Andy Bell is like a Joel Grey for the 21st century, captivating when it he plays it low and dazzling when he high-kicks during the more up numbers. ~ David Jeffries

Product Details

Release Date:	03/11/2016
Label:	Sfe
UPC:	5013929845527
Rank:	166785

Tracks

1. Statement of Intent
2. Beautiful Libertine
3. Loitering with Intent
4. This Town Needs Jesus
5. The Slums We Loved
6. Lady Domina Bizarre
7. (Ooh Baby, You're So) Queercore!
8. Blow Jobs for Cocaine
9. I'm Your Lover
10. Rupert Drinks Vodka
11. We Were Singing Along to Liza
12. Photos of Daniel
13. I Am the Boy Who Smiled at You
14. Bond Street Catalogues
15. My Precious One
16. To Have and to Hold
17. Statement of Intent (Reprise)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Andy Bell   Primary Artist,Vocals (Background),Vocals
Alan Pillay   Vocals,Featured Artist
Michael Allison   Guitar
Barney Ashton Bullock   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Michael Allison   Mixing,Mastering,Vocal Engineer,Composer
Jim Phelan   Design
Christopher Frost   Composer,Instrumentation
Barney Ashton Bullock   Composer,Photography