The Very Best of Blancmange
Blancmange · 2012
158 min · 34 tracks · new wave
A vibrant collection of synth-driven melodies and catchy hooks that defined a generation's new wave sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Living on the Ceiling (7" mix) — As one of Blancmange's most recognizable hits, this track encapsulates their distinctive blend of catchy melodies and innovative synth arrangements, making it a staple of the new wave genre.
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Blind Vision — This track showcases the duo's ability to combine introspective lyrics with infectious pop hooks, highlighting their unique sound that resonates well beyond its time.
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Waves (7" mix) — Waves features a compelling rhythmic structure and haunting vocals, representing Blancmange's experimental edge while remaining accessible to mainstream audiences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- nostalgic synth-driven melodies
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- two-halves listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek minimalist soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, The Very Best of Blancmange serves as a retrospective compilation during the band's resurgence. Initially active in the early '80s, Blancmange found renewed interest after reuniting for live performances and new material, marking this album as both a celebration of their past hits and a bridge to their contemporary relevance.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Soft Cell· Yazoo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Living on the Ceiling (7" mix) 4:02
- 2 Don't Tell Me (7" mix) 3:31
- 3 I Can't Explain 4:01
- 4 Feel Me (7" mix) 5:06
- 5 Blind Vision 3:59
- 6 Waves (7" mix) 4:09
- 7 The Day Before You Came (7" remix) 5:50
- 8 I've Seen the Word (7" mix) 3:06
- 9 God's Kitchen (7" mix) 2:55
- 10 That's Love, That It Is (7" mix) 4:24
- 11 Wasted (extended version) 4:19
- 12 Lose Your Love (album version) 4:04
- 13 What's Your Problem (7" mix) 4:12
- 14 Kind 3:57
- 15 All Things Are Nice 4:59
- 16 Murder 5:58
- 17 Running Thin (Peel Session) 2:20
- 18 I Would (Peel Session) 4:06
- 19 Making Aeroplanes (without Victoria) 3:56
Disc 2
- 1 Blind Vision (12" mix) 9:38
- 2 Don't Tell Me (12" mix) 6:23
- 3 Feel Me (12" John Luongo mix) 7:03
- 4 Game Above My Head (long version) 7:09
- 5 That's Love, That It Is (remix extended version) 7:33
- 6 Vishnu (short version) 4:43
- 7 God's Kitchen (12" mix) 4:27
- 8 Sad Day (original version) 3:09
- 9 Waves (original version) 4:23
- 10 Why Don't They Leave Things Alone? 4:35
- 11 Lorraine's My Nurse 2:31
- 12 See the Train 2:04
- 13 Don't You Love It All 4:33
- 14 Living on the Ceiling (long version) 5:38
- 15 Hello Darling (Blue World) 5:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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