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Nil by Mouth

by Blancmange

Released: September 25, 2015

Synth-pop, new wave, alternative dance

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"Nil by Mouth" is the seventh studio album by the English band Blancmange, released in 2015. The instrumental nature of Nil by Mouth marks a departure from the band's earlier work, offering listeners a fresh perspective on their sound. This album is notable for its collection of instrumental tracks, showcasing a different facet of the band's musical style.

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It includes a re-recording of "Holiday Camp," originally…

It includes a re-recording of "Holiday Camp," originally featured on the 1980 EP Irene & Mavis.

The album was first made available at Blancmange's…

The album was first made available at Blancmange's concerts at the Red Gallery in London on May 15 and 16, 2015.

Following these performances, it received a full digital…

Following these performances, it received a full digital and CD release in September of the same year.

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"Nil by Mouth" is the seventh studio album by the English band Blancmange, released in 2015. This album is notable for its collection of instrumental tracks, showcasing a different facet of the band's musical style. It includes a re-recording of "Holiday Camp," originally featured on the 1980 EP Irene & Mavis.

The album was first made available at Blancmange's concerts at the Red Gallery in London on May 15 and 16, 2015. Following these performances, it received a full digital and CD release in September of the same year. The instrumental nature of Nil by Mouth marks a departure from the band's earlier work, offering listeners a fresh perspective on their sound.