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 Advertisement:propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('tvtropes_mobile_ad_1'); })Blancmange is an English New Wave-Synth-Pop duo made up of Neil Arthur (vocals, lyrics) & Stephen Luscombe (keyboards). The group was founded in London in 1979 as a trio, including Laurence Stevens; he left soon after the band was formed. They released a 7 inch EP entitled Irene & Mavis the same year; it was a minimalist synth record entirely different from anything onward. In 1980, they appeared on the indie synth-pop compilation Some Bizarre by Mute Records that also featured Depeche Mode and Soft Cell in their very early days. London Records was intrigued and picked them up for a recording contract.From 1980 to 1982, Neil and Stephen developed their distinctive blend of orientalism, synthpop, and New Wave, concocting one of the most unique sounds of the British New Wave scene. In 1982, their debut LP Happy Families was released, which spawned such cuts like "Feel Me", "Waves", & "Living On The Ceiling" (their biggest hit and breakthrough single). The duo's status grew even higher in 1983, with Mange Tout having two of their most memorable singles: "Blind Vision" and "Don't Tell Me". Unfortunately, 1985's Believe You Me was a critical and commercial failure, leading to the two breaking up in 1986.Advertisement:propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('tvtropes_mobile_ad_2'); })Stephen released the Indian-inspired album New Demons in 1989 with Pandhita Dinesh, Peter Calshaw, Priya Khajulia and Asha Bhosle. Arthur released a solo album, Suitcase, in 1994. The duo got back together in 2011.Blancmange provides examples of:
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