[3] It is Almond's highest selling solo album in both countries and was certified silver by the BPI.

The Stars We Are includes the singles "Tears Run Rings", "Bitter Sweet", "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" and "Only the Moment".

[4] With his assembled band La Magia (made up of former Willing Sinners members Annie Hogan, Billy McGee and Steve Humphreys) and accompanied by various studio musicians, Almond recorded the album at Matrix Studios in London.

The album includes a duet with the German singer Nico, titled "Your Kisses Burn", which was recorded shortly before her death.

"Tears Run Rings" was Almond's only solo single to peak inside the US Billboard Hot 100.