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1. WHAT'S YOUR NAME
2. SOME TIMES THESE
3. REDUCED VOLTAGE
4. HERE WE GO GO
5. CHAIRS
6. WHO AM I
7. EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED
8. I TRIED TO BE YOU
9. PRIVATE VIEW
10. TAKE ME |
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| | Description: | Private View is distinctly Blancmange while also expanding into new sonic terrain. There??s a deft marriage of futuristic electronic sounds, Neil Arthur??s unmistakable vocal hooks, and songs veer from buoyant and joyful to dark and brooding. Private View will be released on London Records almost exactly 40 years to the day since the label released Blancmange??s debut album Happy Families. This neat full circle of Blancmange re-signing to the same label that ignited things all those years ago is also reflected in the album itself, being the perfect crystallisation of four decades of creativity.
On Private View Neil returns with key collaborator Benge (Wrangler, John Foxx, John Grant), and David Rhodes (Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Scott Walker) also returns as the guitarist, having previously performed with the band as early as 1982??s Happy Families (as well as several other Blancmange albums).
Private View is a record that manages to capture an artist who is potently in the moment when it comes to creating new work, while also being able to draw on 40 years?? worth of knowledge, experience, and built-in intuition. ??I'm really lucky to be able make the music completely on my own terms,? Arthur says. ??Being able to just continue being creative...that's when I'm happiest.? As he said before: ??within myself there are no limits.?
Blancmange is also reflected in the ongoing influence the music has on younger generations of artists and fans over the years. Contemporary electronic producers like Honey Dijon and Roman Flügel have paid tribute with remixes, Moby once called Blancmange ??probably the most underrated electronic act of all time.?; while John Grant continues to profess his love for Arthur??s music, old and new, and has invited Blancmange to perform as part of Grace Jones?? Meltdown festival. - 2022 release. Neil Arthur and Stephen Luscombe started experimenting with tape loops and kitchen utensils, before discovering electronics and developing into one of the definitive chart-topping British electronic pop acts of the 1980s. Since reforming in 2011 (Luscombe left shortly after for health reasons) Arthur has harnessed a duality of experimentation and seamless pop melody to release a staggering 10 albums in the last decade. "I don't know whether I'm on a roll but I feel something in me has been released," he says. Private View captures an artist who is potently in the moment while also being able to draw on 40 years' worth of knowledge, experience and built-in intuition. "I'm really lucky to be able to make music completely on my own terms," Arthur says. "Within myself, there are no limits, there's a massive palette inside and I will try anything. Private View is set for release on London Records almost exactly 40 years to the day since they released their debut, Happy Families. This neat, full circle is also reflected in the album itself, being the perfect crystallization of four decades of Arthur's creativity.Made in France by MPO.
Gatefold digifile with enclosed 8-page booklet.
Copies bought from the official store were signed by [a92733]."Private View" is a studio album by the influential British synth-pop duo Blancmange, released in 2012 on CD format by London Records. This record marks a significant return for the band, blending their signature electronic sound with modern production techniques and fresh songwriting. The album features tracks that showcase both nostalgia and innovation, appealing to long-time fans as well as new listeners. Blancmange, formed in the late 1970s by Neil Arthur and Stephen Luscombe, achieved major success during the early '80s with hits like "Living on the Ceiling," "Blind Vision," and "Don't Tell Me." Their unique blend of catchy melodies and experimental electronics has earned them critical acclaim over decades. London Records, established in 1947, is renowned for its diverse roster of artists across genres such as pop, rock, dance, and classical music. With a rich history of supporting groundbreaking acts from around the world?including The Rolling Stones and New Order?London Records continues to be an influential force within the music industry. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
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