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Semi Detached

by Blancmange

Released: March 23, 2015

Synth-pop, new wave

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Lineup Change.

The Album

The album marks the band's first release following the departure of co-founder Stephen Luscombe due to health issues. It is the band's seventh studio album and was released on March 23, 2015. "Semi Detached" contains 10 original tracks, favoring a return to the punchy electro pop sound Blancmange exhibited in their early career, mixed with a more experimental, darker tone.

Inside the Recording

The album was produced by Blancmange and mixed by Kinematic.

Stories and details

Interesting Facts

"Semi Detached" is an album by English synth-pop…

"Semi Detached" is an album by English synth-pop band Blancmange.

Therefore, Neil Arthur, the remaining member, was responsible…

Therefore, Neil Arthur, the remaining member, was responsible for the project's completion.

Despite its dark, introspective themes, the album retains…

Despite its dark, introspective themes, the album retains the playful energy and tongue-in-cheek humor that fans of the band appreciate.

It is released on the band's own label…

It is released on the band's own label, Blanc Check Records, and distributed by Kobalt Label Services.

The album cover art is likened to be…

The album cover art is likened to be as conceptual as the contents of the album, featuring a lone figure standing in empty space, almost separated from the listener, highlighting the album's title.

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Reception

The album also includes a cover of Can's song "I Want More." The singles from the album include "Paddington," "Useless," and "I Want More." Critics praised the album's exploration of new sonic territory while still maintaining the characteristic Blancmange style.

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The Complete Album Story

"Semi Detached" is an album by English synth-pop band Blancmange. It is the band's seventh studio album and was released on March 23, 2015. The album marks the band's first release following the departure of co-founder Stephen Luscombe due to health issues. Therefore, Neil Arthur, the remaining member, was responsible for the project's completion.

"Semi Detached" contains 10 original tracks, favoring a return to the punchy electro pop sound Blancmange exhibited in their early career, mixed with a more experimental, darker tone. The album also includes a cover of Can's song "I Want More."

The singles from the album include "Paddington," "Useless," and "I Want More." Critics praised the album's exploration of new sonic territory while still maintaining the characteristic Blancmange style. Despite its dark, introspective themes, the album retains the playful energy and tongue-in-cheek humor that fans of the band appreciate.

The album was produced by Blancmange and mixed by Kinematic. It is released on the band's own label, Blanc Check Records, and distributed by Kobalt Label Services. The album cover art is likened to be as conceptual as the contents of the album, featuring a lone figure standing in empty space, almost separated from the listener, highlighting the album's title.