Mange Tout
Blancmange · 1984
43 min · 10 tracks · new wave
Synth-driven melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, creating an introspective soundscape that captures the essence of early '80s new wave.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blind Vision — This track encapsulates the album's emotional depth with its catchy hook and reflective lyrics about perception and reality.
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Game Above My Head — The song's driving rhythm and vivid imagery make it a standout, showcasing Blancmange's knack for blending upbeat tempos with introspective themes.
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Murder — With its darker musical undertones and haunting lyrics, this track challenges listeners' expectations, marking a bold artistic statement within the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Mange Tout blends catchy synth melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong craftsmanship and varied pacing.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in 'Blind Vision' and 'That's Love That It Is'.
- The album closes with a cover of 'The Day Before You Came', which contrasts sharply with the preceding tracks by adopting a more subdued and melancholic tone.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- immersive listening sessions
- introspective reflective moods
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Mange Tout is Blancmange's second album, released in 1984, following their debut Happy Families. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique blend of pop and experimental sounds while gaining traction in the UK music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Soft Cell· Yazoo
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Blind Vision
A pivotal moment occurs when the narrative shifts from external observations to personal realizations about truth and illusion.
This shift deepens the emotional impact, illustrating how perception can alter one's understanding of reality.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don't Tell Me 3:31
- 2 Game Above My Head 3:58
- 3 Blind Vision 3:56
- 4 Time Became the Tide 4:49
- 5 That's Love That It Is 4:22
- 6 Murder 5:58
- 7 See the Train 2:04
- 8 All Things Are Nice 4:59
- 9 My Baby 3:59
- 10 The Day Before You Came 5:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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