18 track collection by this quirky early '80s Synthpop duo who blended World rhythms and influences into their perky Pop. Features singles, album tracks and B-sides including 'Don't Tell Me', 'Blind Vision', 'The Day Befor... more »e You Came', 'That's Love, That It Is' and 'Living On The Ceiling'. Warner. 2006.« less
18 track collection by this quirky early '80s Synthpop duo who blended World rhythms and influences into their perky Pop. Features singles, album tracks and B-sides including 'Don't Tell Me', 'Blind Vision', 'The Day Before You Came', 'That's Love, That It Is' and 'Living On The Ceiling'. Warner. 2006.
CD Reviews
Definitive Blancmange
Ziad R. Hakim | Beirut Lebanon | 07/07/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I used to own the previous "Best Of Blancmange" which is a good compilation, however this release exceeds it in terms of song selection and sound quality. This version is remastered and the sound is crisp and clear just like other titles from the same series. Unfortunately, Blancmange was one of those underrated new wave band of the 80s; yet it is still essential to people who love this kind of music from this era. The CD is packed with their best songs such as 'Living On The Ceiling", "Waves", "Blind Vision", "Don't Tell Me" and the 1984 remake of Abba's "The Day Before You Came" presented here in full lenght album version.
Last but not least, if you like Depeche Mode, Erasure, Duran Duran, Alphaville, A-ha... the list is long, you won't be disappointed with this CD. In addition, the price is so appealing! A must."
Snap, Crackle and Synth Pop! A Retro Treat for the Ears.
a reader | 01/16/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you like stuff like Depeche Mode, Thompson Twins, Erasure, Naked Eyes, Human League and Talk Talk than you will enjoy this great forgotten band too. They obviously weren't the biggest hitmakers of the 80s, but their tunes are pretty infectous and have aged pretty darn well. This complilations has all of the singles and more. Admittingly, a few tracks are skippable, but considering how rare their studio albums are to find, I'm willing to bump my review of this album up to five stars! Plus, the re-mastering job will knock your socks off. Blancmange has never sounded better!"
ANOTHER rehashed compilation??? Just release their ALBUMS!!!
Daniel W. Kelly | Long Island, NY United States | 10/08/2007
(1 out of 5 stars)
"This is at LEAST the 4th 'greatest hits' type CD released featuring Blancmange tracks. Most of these compilations are basically all the same tracks with a few alternate tracks here and there, yet, even if you get ALL these compilations, you STILL don't have every song from all three of their original albums. It is time for some record label to bite the bullet and rerelease Happy Family, Believe You Me, and Mange Tout with all the 12" mixes as bonus tracks!!!!"
A forgotten 80's classic ...
G. Bradley Currie | Houston, TX | 06/17/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Blancmange is truly a forgotten classic from the 80's that epitomized the New Wave era. 'Lose Your Love' from the film Flight of the Navigator was one of the first songs I remember, and this is the only CD with that track. Some of the other hits are on here as well such as 'Living on the Ceiling' and several others."
Track Listings (18) - Disc #1