Believe You Me

Believe You Me
Studio album by
Blancmange
Released11 October 1985 (1985-10-11)[1]
RecordedMay – August 1985
Studio
  • AIR (London)
  • Garden (London)
  • Island (London)
  • Redan (London)
  • Roundhouse (London)
  • Strongroom (London)
  • Wessex Sound (London)
Genre
Length45:09
LabelLondon
ProducerStewart Levine
(1) Neil Arthur & John Williams
(2) Stephen Luscombe
Blancmange chronology
Mange Tout
(1984) 		Believe You Me
(1985) 		Second Helpings
(1990)
Singles from Believe You Me
  1. "What's Your Problem"
    Released: 27 August 1985
  2. "Lose Your Love"
    Released: 28 October 1985

Believe You Me is the third studio album by the English synth-pop duo Blancmange, released on 11 October 1985 by London Records. A remastered edition was released by Edsel Records in 2008 which featured the album along with four bonus tracks.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
Louder Than War[4]
Record Mirror[5]
Smash Hits[6]

Upon release, Simon Braithwaite of Smash Hits stated: "Blancmange have come back with a selection of songs so varied yet simple that they make the whole thing seem practically effortless. Still there are the infernally catchy synthesized dance tracks and ballads but they've also introduced a lot more string arrangements." Mark Booker of Number One commented: "One of the few 'synth' bands who realise that the synth can't do everything, Blancmange have roped in a horde of guest artistes to complement their fine talents and serve up a delicious platter."[7] Billboard stated: "Synth duo gets some help from friends, most notably guitarist David Rhodes, but their relaxed sound proves a little too relaxed to encourage listener involvement, despite some fine playing."[8]

In a retrospective review, Bill Cassel of AllMusic wrote: "Believe You Me is leaner, subtler, and more organic [compared to Mange Tout (1984)], without straying too far from their established sound. Neil Arthur's vocals are stronger, and his and Stephen Luscombe's songwriting is more focused. The result might best be described as "mature techno-pop"."[3] Paul Scott-Bates of Louder Than War considered the album to be "filled with absolute gems and remains truly underrated to this day". He added: "Produced by Stewart Levine, it raised the bar in terms of sparkling production and should have seen the band catapulted into the next level of success."[4]

Track listing

All songs written by Neil Arthur and Stephen Luscombe.

LP: LONLP 10

Side one

  1. "Lose Your Love" – 4:09
  2. "What's Your Problem?" – 4:13
  3. "Paradise Is" – 3:48
  4. "Why Don't They Leave Things Alone?" – 4:35
  5. "22339" – 5:23 (1)

Side two

  1. "Don't You Love It All" – 4:35
  2. "Believe" – 3:49
  3. "Lorraine's My Nurse" – 2:31
  4. "Other Animals" – 4:19
  5. "No Wonder They Never Made It Back" – 3:31 (1)
  6. "John" – 4:16 (2)

CD: 820 301–2

  1. "Lose Your Love" – 4:09
  2. "What's Your Problem?" – 4:13
  3. "Paradise Is" – 3:48
  4. "Why Don't They Leave Things Alone?" – 4:35
  5. "22339" – 5:23 (1)
  6. "Don't You Love It All" – 4:35
  7. "Believe" – 3:49
  8. "Lorraine's My Nurse" – 2:31
  9. "Other Animals" – 4:19
  10. "No Wonder They Never Made It Back!" – 3:31 (1)
  11. "John" – 4:16 (2)

2008 Edsel – Remastered CD: EDSS 1027

  1. "Lose Your Love" – 4:04
  2. "What's Your Problem?" – 4:09
  3. "Paradise Is" – 3:49
  4. "Why Don't They Leave Things Alone?" – 4:36
  5. "22339" – 7:01
  6. "Don't You Love It All" – 4:32
  7. "Believe" – 3:48
  8. "Lorraine's My Nurse" – 2:31
  9. "Other Animals" – 4:33
  10. "No Wonder They Never Made It Back!" – 4:33
  11. "John" – 4:24
  12. "Side Two" – 7:50*
  13. "Mixing on the Ceiling" [Megamix] – 7:08*
  14. "I Can See It (Why Don't They Leave Things Alone)" [Extended] – 7:54*
  15. "Scream Down the House" – 4:07*
  • Bonus Tracks* 12-15

Chart performance

Chart (1985–1986) Peak
position
Canadian Albums Chart[9][10] 73
UK Albums Chart[11] 54

Personnel

Musicians

Additional musicians

  • David Rhodes – guitar (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9)
  • Justin Hildreth – drums (1, 4, 6)
  • Hugh Masekela – flugelhorn (6)
  • Ronnie Ross – baritone saxophone (9)
  • Francis Foster – congas, tambourine (1, 6)
  • Pandit Dinesh – tablas, madal (10)
  • Katie Kissoon – background voice (6)
  • Stevie Lange – background voice (6)
  • London Community Gospel Choir – background voices (9)
  • Dick Cuthell – trumpet, flugelhorn, cornet, brass arrangement (10)
  • Tony Pleeth – cello (4, 10)
  • Simon Elliston – flute (4)
  • Lynton Naiff – string arrangement (8)
  • Gavin Wright – violin (8)
  • Dick Morgan – oboe (8)
  • Anthea Cox – flute (8)
  • Steve Maw – bassoon (8)
  • Nigel Warren-Green – cello (8)
  • Paul Webb – bass (5)
  • Debbie McGee – triangle (5)

Production

  • Recorded in London from May to August 1985 at Air, Garden, Island, Redan, Roundhouse, Strongroom and Wessex Studios
  • Produced by Stewart Levine for Ultradelta Limited
    (1) "22339" and "No Wonder They Never Made It Back" produced by Neil Arthur & John Williams
    (2) "John" produced by Stephen Luscombe
  • Engineered by Femi J
  • Assistant Engineers: Karl Lever (Air)
    Pete Griffiths (Garden)
    Stephen Street (Island)
    Johnny Schinas (Redan)
    David Kemp (Roundhouse)
    Phil Bodger (Strongroom)
  • Management by Paul Williams, Paul Smith and Jolyan Burnham
  • 'Mask' construction by Annie Symons @ Manifest
  • Photography by Mike Owen
  • Designs by Assorted Images

References

  1. ^ Smith, Robin (31 August 1985). "News: Blancmange get set". Record Mirror. p. 8.
  2. ^ a b Harcourt, Nic (2005). "Good Enough To Eat". Music Lust. Seattle: Sasquatch Books. p. 69. ISBN 1570614377.
  3. ^ a b c Bill Cassel. "Believe You Me - Blancmange | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Blancmange: Believe You Me Deluxe Edition - album review". Louder Than War. 30 July 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  5. ^ Mitchell, Mike (19 October 1985). "Albums". Record Mirror. p. 24.
  6. ^ Smash Hits magazine - Review: Albums - Simon Braithwaite - 23 October 1985 - page 31B
  7. ^ Number One magazine - Albums - Mark Booker - 26 October 1985 - page 45
  8. ^ Billboard magazine - Reviews: Albums - 16 November 1985 - page 66
  9. ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. Archived from the original on 15 August 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  10. ^ "Results - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. Archived from the original on 1 January 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  11. ^ "The Official Charts Company - Believe You Me by Blancmange Search". The Official Charts Company. 6 May 2013.

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