Blancmange - Second Helpings The Best Of Blancmange
Review by Katherine Archer
Blancmange's Second Helpings: The Best Of Blancmange is a comprehensive collection of their greatest hits, showcasing the band's unique blend of synthpop and new wave. The album features 15 tracks, including classics like "Living on the Ceiling," "Blind Vision," and "Don't Tell Me."
The album is a great introduction to Blancmange's music for those who may not be familiar with the band. It captures the essence of their sound, which is characterized by catchy melodies, danceable beats, and memorable lyrics. The songs are well-crafted and stand the test of time, making them just as enjoyable now as they were when they were first released.
Blancmange's Second Helpings is also a treat for longtime fans of the band. The album includes some of their lesser-known tracks, as well as live versions of some of their most popular songs. The live versions add an extra layer of energy and excitement to the album, showcasing the band's prowess as performers.
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- FLAC size: 1396.1 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Living on the Ceiling | 04:01 | |
| Waves | 4:08 | |
| Don't Tell Me | 03:31 | |
| Game Above My Head | 3:59 | |
| Your Time Is Over | 5:43 | |
| I've Seen the Word | 03:05 | |
| Blind Vision (Extended Version) | 9:38 | |
| I've Seen The Word | 3:06 | |
| Don't Tell Me | 3:31 | |
| That's Love, That It Is (Extended Version) | 6:56 | |
| Game Above My Head (Extended Version) | 7:14 | |
| That's Love, That It Is | 04:20 | |
| Living On The Ceiling | 4:02 | |
| God's Kitchen | 2:55 | |
| That's Love That It Is | 4:21 | |
| Feel Me (Extended Version) | 6:57 | |
| God's Kitchen | 02:55 | |
| What's Your Problem | 04:11 | |
| What's Your Problem | 4:12 | |
| Feel Me | 5:06 | |
| Blind Vision | 3:59 | |
| That's Love, That It Is | 4:21 | |
| The Day Before You Came | 4:25 |
Video
Blancmange - I've Seen The Word
Blancmange - Don't Tell Me (Official Video)
Blancmange - The Day Before You Came
Blancmange - Living On The Ceiling
Blancmange - Living On The Ceiling (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
Blancmange - Waves
Blancmange - That's Love That It Is - official music video
Blancmange - What's Your Problem?
Images
Catalog Numbers
- 828 043-1
- STARL 5790
- 828 218-2
- 828 043-2
- 828 043-4
- 8573 81949-2
Labels
- London Records Ltd.
- Teal Trutone Music
- London Records
Listen online
- lytte på nettet
- kuunnella verkossa
- escuchar en línea
- ascolta in linea
- lyssna på nätet
- écouter en ligne
- online anhören
- online luisteren
- ouvir online
Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Compilation
- CD
- Repress
- Cassette
- Reissue
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | London Records Ltd. |
| Copyright (c) | London Records Ltd. |
| Distributed By | PolyGram Distribution Inc. |
| Manufactured For | PolyGram Records |
| Glass Mastered At | Cinram |
| Marketed By | Barclay |
| Published By | Complete Music Ltd. |
| Made By | Warner Music Manufacturing Europe |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Design | Green Ink |
| Producer | Blancmange (tracks: 6), John Luongo (tracks: 7, 8, 12), John Williams (tracks: 6), Mike Howlett (tracks: 1 to 5), Peter Collins (tracks: 9, 10), Stewart Levine (tracks: 11) |
| Composed By | Arthur (tracks: 1 to 9, 11, 12), Luscombe (tracks: 1 to 9, 11, 12) |
| Artwork | Green Ink |
| Written By | Arthur/Luscombe (tracks: 1 to 9, 11, 12) |
| Written-By | Arthur (tracks: 1 to 9, 11, 12), Luscombe (tracks: 1 to 9, 11, 12) |
Notes
- This Compilation ℗ 1990 London Records Ltd.
- © 1990 London Records Ltd.
- Also available on
- MC - 828 043-4
- CD - 828 043-2
- Tracks 13 to 15 are bonus tracks on the Canadian editions.
- Tracklisting on disc omits the bonus tracks.
- "Game Above My Head (Extended Version)" is the UK version found on the UK 12" vinyl "Waves". It's not the Extended Remix Version from the US 12" vinyl "That's Love, That It Is". This can be found on the Edsel 2CD reissue of "Mange Tout".
- "That's Love, That It Is (Extended Version)" is the "New Dance Mix Version" from the remix UK 12". This mix is different from the standard UK 12" and the US 12" mix.
- "Your Time Is Over" was recorded during the sessions for the album "Mange Tout".
- Release states "All tracks by Arthur/Luscombe", which is a mistake. Track 10 was written by Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson.
- Marketed in France by Barclay and in Germany by Metronome Musik GmbH
- All titles published by Complete Music Ltd.
- LP - 828 043-1
- All Titles Composed By Arthur/Luscombe appears printed inside front inlay, however correct track 10 credits are shown in tracklist.
- Tracks 13 to 15 are bonus.
- Track list on disc is incorrect (it lists the regular CD tracks).
- The extended mix of 'That's Love, That It Is' is the 'New dance mix' from the remix UK 12". This mix is different from the standard UK 12" and the US 12" mix.
- The Extended Remix of 'Game Above My Head' is the UK version found on the UK 12" vinyl 'Waves'. It's not the Extended Remix Version from the US 12" vinyl 'That's Love, That It Is'. This can be found on the Edsel 2CD Reissue of 'Mange Tout'.
- 'Your Time Is Over' was recorded during the sessions for the album 'Mange Tout'.
- Release lists "All tracks by Arthur/Luscombe" which is a mistake. Track 10 was written by Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson.
- This compilation ℗ 1990 London Records 90 Ltd. © 1990 London Records 90 Ltd.
- Made in Germany
- Previously available as 828 043-2
- Although not noted on release, where all tracks are credited to Arthur/Luscombe, The Day Before You Came is a cover version of ABBA's 1982 single.
- Track 12, "Your Time Is Over" is previously unreleased and exclusively available on this CD at the time of this release.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 042282804310
- Label Code: LC 7654
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): 8280431 A-1U-1-1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): 8280431 B-1U-1-1
- Barcode: 6 001210 482215
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 828 043 1 S1=1 670 07 1 12
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): 828 043 1 S2=1 670 07 1 13
- Barcode: 04228282182997
- Matrix / Runout: #920514D 828218-2 MFG BY CINRAM
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 6000
- Other (SPARS Code): ADD
- Barcode (Scanned EAN): 0042282804327
- Barcode (Text): 0 42282 80432 7
- Matrix / Runout: 828 043-2 01 >
- Matrix / Runout (in mould area): MADE IN GERMANY YN
- Mastering SID Code: none
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 01C5
- Rights Society: BIEM / STEMRA
- SPARS Code: AAD
- Distribution Code: BA 900
- Other (Distribution Code): BA 81
- Barcode (Text): 0 4228282182 9 97
- Barcode (scanned): 0042282821829
- Barcode: 685738194926
- Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM(EUROPE)
- Rights Society: GEMA/MCPS(UK)
- Label Code: LC 02275
- Other (Distribution code): EW 835
- Barcode: 042282804327
- Price Code: BA 900
- Rights Society: BIEM STEMRA
- Matrix / Runout: 828 043-2 01 > A MADE IN GERMANY BY PDO
- Barcode (Text): 042282804327
- Other (SPARS Code): AAD
- Other (Distribution Code): BA 900
- Matrix / Runout: 828 043-2 01 > MADE IN GERMANY YN
- Rights Society: BIEM MCPS
- Matrix / Runout: 8280432 01 & MADE IN THE UK BY PDMC
About Blancmange
British synth-pop duo formed in London 1979 and consisting of Neil Arthur & Stephen Luscombe. They had a string of hits through the early to mid 1980s with songs such as "Blind Vision," "Don't Tell Me," "Living On The Ceiling," "Lose Your Love," "That's Love, That It Is" and "Waves."
The band found their popularity waning by the mid-80's, and with the poor performance of their third album "Believe You Me," they initially split in 1986. They did eventually reform in 2006 and released a new album of original material in 2011, titled "Blanc Burn." Luscombe left following the release due to ill health, and since then Arthur alone has continued to perform under the Blancmange name.
Real Name
- Neil Arthur & Stephen Luscombe
Name Vars
- Blanc Mange
- Blancmanage
- Blancmance
- Mangeblanc
- The Blancmange
- ÖéÞó¸§
Members
- Neil Arthur
- Stephen Luscombe
- Laurence Stevens
Summary by Katherine Archer
Comments
Living on the ceiling was great
Ah, memories. I was a teenager in California when this came out. There was a radio station that played several hours of New Wave music (it was new back then) once a week as a special. I was hooked and I loved this song. And even now, the lyrics are still imprinted on my brain. This song is shift x brilliant and should have been up there with Depeche Mode and Pet Shop Boys mainstream radio back then. The world just didn't get it. And now, on oldies stations playing 80's music, you hardly even hear D.M. or P.S.B. and you will never hear this song. It's wonderful to still be able to hear this.
Didn't make radio 1 playlist. Great song.
It's strange that they didn't get the recognition that they deserved.
Such a great duo, so underrated; listened to Believe You Me recently, they were like a Lancastrian Talking Heads!
I saw Blancmange a few times in the 80's, great band. On one occasion the support was Robert Marlowe who was produced by Vince Clarke
I'd forgotten about this track since it was first released, until a year or so ago
Fantastic song. One of the best of the 80's and completely underrated. And the video is hilarious.
Another contender for my fave from them. A mad mans poison is another mans food..Brilliant.
One of the great early synthpop tunes from the most underrated combos of the era. Blancmange were just geniuses that never got recognised
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I listened to this song as a kid and I loved it!
Love Blancmange...original, quirky and short lived. IMO Erasure ripped this tune off with - Victim Of Love.
I remember when this album came out. It was always in my Walkman, but the critics just didn't get it. They didn't get most of the records I liked! Here we had this video, somewhere among Monty Python, They Might Be Giants, and Salvador Dali...and a terminated record contract!
Amazing song!!! Thank you very much. I remember this song and i always liked it.
A song that should have been a much bigger hit than it was and such a mad video!
When this launched, clubs and dancefloors couldn't use it. Instead it became the song you relaxed to once you stopped dancing
Saw Blancmange last night in Islington. Fantastic
Brilliant
A hidden electronic gem
Jes Ja,Lekker Van Iℓ La Puhedding.? Blank Man Gehet. Semeile,Smile.? Te Op,Top!.?
This is where Blancmange go a bit Joy Division on us.
number 270! Yes! get in
The highlight of the 80s for me. I saw them at the Barracuda Club in Toronto 1980s.. I saw the word.
Played all things regarding blancmange since their inseption in the early 1980s . Totally brilliant
i loved this album and still have it in mint condition on vinyl. such a warm album. unusual for the time.
ive seen the word terry christian aint funny
Best album cover ever. My teenage years.
Thank you so much for sharing! Listened to tis after school when I was a teenager. They are great and innovative musicians.
