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Track Listings
| 1. By The Bus Stop @ Woolies 03.37 |
| 2. Drive Me 04.15 |
| 3. Ultraviolent 03.37 |
| 4. The Western 03.40 |
| 5. Radio Therapy 04.35 |
| 6. Probably Nothing 05.27 |
| 7. I'm Having A Coffee 03.54 |
| 8. Don't Let These Days 04.20 |
| 9. WDYF 04.32 |
| 10. Don't Forget Your Teeth 04.12 |
| 11. Starfucker 04.41 |
Product Description
Product Description
Neil Arthur and Stephen Luscombe return with a new studio album
Review
"A distinct sparkle and the element of quirkiness that the band has always had." -- Clash
"Older, wiser but no less optimistic."
-- Music Week
"Rather than an excercise in pastiche, Blanc Burn sounds completely comfortable in its 2011 skin... Withering, witty and clever." -- **** MOJO
"Rather than an exercise in pastiche, Blanc Burn sounds completely comfortable in its 2011 skin."
-- MOJO ****
"Older, wiser but no less optimistic."
-- Music Week
"Rather than an excercise in pastiche, Blanc Burn sounds completely comfortable in its 2011 skin... Withering, witty and clever." -- **** MOJO
"Rather than an exercise in pastiche, Blanc Burn sounds completely comfortable in its 2011 skin."
-- MOJO ****
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Leicester Bangs
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD
Blancmange - Blanc Burn (Proper)
Missing-in-action for twenty-five-odd years, Neil Arthur and Stephen Luscombe (Blancmange) return with an album that sounds remarkably like classic Blancmange. Arthur's Lancastrian brogue remains central to their anomalous electronic pop style, and brings both an earthy realism and an indisputable identity to the proceedings. He's also brought some excellent songs with him. Both "The Western" and "By The Bus Stop @ Woolies" wouldn't have sounded out of place on 1982's "Happy Families" collection and "I'm Having A Coffee" is as wonderfully mundane as the title suggests; as is "Don't Forget Your Teeth".
When it looks as if they're going to get all popstar and celebrity girlfriend on our behinds, it's marginally disappointing to discover that the uncharacteristically titled "Stardiddler" (title changed to save Amazon's blushes) isn't even remotely connected to the Rolling Stones' "Star Star". Apart from that minor frustration, it's all good.
Missing-in-action for twenty-five-odd years, Neil Arthur and Stephen Luscombe (Blancmange) return with an album that sounds remarkably like classic Blancmange. Arthur's Lancastrian brogue remains central to their anomalous electronic pop style, and brings both an earthy realism and an indisputable identity to the proceedings. He's also brought some excellent songs with him. Both "The Western" and "By The Bus Stop @ Woolies" wouldn't have sounded out of place on 1982's "Happy Families" collection and "I'm Having A Coffee" is as wonderfully mundane as the title suggests; as is "Don't Forget Your Teeth".
When it looks as if they're going to get all popstar and celebrity girlfriend on our behinds, it's marginally disappointing to discover that the uncharacteristically titled "Stardiddler" (title changed to save Amazon's blushes) isn't even remotely connected to the Rolling Stones' "Star Star". Apart from that minor frustration, it's all good.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After several listens to Blancmange's new album (loving the artwork by the way) it's grown on me, and the mixture of their original style and some contemporary influences (Hot Chip for example) seems to work well. The final track was somewhat jarring but the rest - particularly the pulsing 'The Western' and pleasingly quirky 'I'm Having a Coffee' are all good stuff. Seeing them perform live just after listening to the album for the first time helped massively, and it's been like greeting an old friend after a long absence; one who has certainly changed but is still instantly recognisable.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Been waiting for this for some months now with great anticipation, and boy was it worth it.
A mixture of tunes showing a modern twist and sounds from their past.
I've heard that they are also working on some extended remixes on tracks from the album.
Very northern, very synthy and very Blancmange. Welcome back boys i love your new album :)
A mixture of tunes showing a modern twist and sounds from their past.
I've heard that they are also working on some extended remixes on tracks from the album.
Very northern, very synthy and very Blancmange. Welcome back boys i love your new album :)
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Blancmange slightly off
Being a big big fan of Blancmange in the past I really was overjoyed to see they had released this new album but unfortunately it is nothing like them of old, apart from one track. Read more
Published 9 months ago by R. King
5.0 out of 5 stars
Glad they're back
Just glad they're back. No dept information or analysing the songs.Blanc Mange is not the kind of band for that. Just having fun in doing what they do...and be good at it. Read more
Published 12 months ago by J. G. Herdes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Welcome Return
Pleasantly suprised! I'm really enjoying this album and finding it familiar yet fresh: like catching up with a really good friend. Read more
Published 21 months ago by P. Cheetham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Much Awaited Return
A welcome return from Neil, Stephen and Pandit. It's been 25 years since this line up produced anything together. It's the same old Blancmange but updated. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Nakedbus
5.0 out of 5 stars
newimproved bmange
fab fantastic, sticking to their guns, dont think they wana be rich,this just grows and grows,typical northerner, doin it his way,just one connection missing,a tune about fred... Read more
Published 22 months ago by jason simms
4.0 out of 5 stars
Contemporary
I have been a fan of Blancmange since having heard "Waves" for the first time around 1981. Actually i have prepared there dance orientated numbers like "Living on the ceiling" but... Read more
Published on 12 May 2011 by Thilo Lambracht
5.0 out of 5 stars
The good tracks are really really good!
I agree with other review that "Blancburn" got some weak tracks. But when listen to the whole album, I can't help giving it 5 stars. Read more
Published on 10 May 2011 by pmppk
3.0 out of 5 stars
There's Some Big Songs, And Unfortunately Many Poor Songs.
1. By The BusStop At Woolies : In itself quite an interesting song title since Woolies no longer exists! Read more
Published on 8 May 2011 by Richie77777
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good return!
I didnt even know Blancmange had released this album til it popped up in my Amazon "Things you might also like" section not long ago, so i bought it on a whim, having already been... Read more
Published on 4 May 2011 by Mr. P. G. Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Comeback!
I didn't have high expectations for this disc, what with the long absence and all, but it's all around quite solid. It seems more consistent than Believe You Me. Read more
Published on 25 April 2011 by Scott Burgess
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