Wanderlust (Blancmange album)

Wanderlust is the tenth studio album by English band Blancmange, released in 2018. It was produced by Neil Arthur and Benge, and reached No. 22 on the UK Independent Albums Chart.[2] The single "Not a Priority" features Hannah Peel on backing vocals.[3]

Wanderlust
Studio album by Blancmange
Released	19 October 2018[1]
Length	45:52
Label	Blanc Check Records
Producer	Neil Arthur, Benge
Blancmange chronology
Unfurnished Rooms (2017) Wanderlust (2018)

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Louder Than War	favourable[4]
MusicOMH	[5]
Spill Magazine	[6]

Upon release, Paul Scott-Bates of Louder Than War wrote: "...if anything, this album is potentially [Neil Arthur's] finest work. It is sparse whilst having depth, it is humorous whilst maintaining seriousness, but most importantly of all, it shows a man on the top of his game."[4] Aaron Badgley of Spill Magazine commented: "Wanderlust is a brilliant album, and it does not sound like any other Blancmange album. Arthur, along with Benge has created a rather dark and at times frightening album. In its darkness, it is quite beautiful."[6]

Nick Smith of MusicOMH considered Wanderlust to be a "brilliant album", containing "dark and inspired comment on modern life". He also felt the album was reminiscent of the 2009 album Yeah Ghost by Zero 7.[5] Patrick Clarke of The Quietus noted: "Wanderlust may be hit and miss, in terms of seizing its own momentum and blending Arthur's left-field writing with its steely electronica, but it shimmers with personality."[7]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Neil Arthur and Benge.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Distant Storm"	5:31
2.	"In Your Room"	3:53
3.	"I Smashed Your Phone"	4:43
4.	"Gravel Drive Syndrome"	3:55
5.	"Talking to Machines"	5:22
6.	"Not a Priority"	4:30
7.	"TV Debate"	3:44
8.	"Leaves"	4:22
9.	"White Circle, Black Hole"	4:42
10.	"Wanderlust"	5:30

Personnel

• Neil Arthur – vocals, synthesiser, guitar, percussion, producer, mixing, arrangement, design
• Benge – synthesiser, drum machine, producer, mixing, arrangement
• David Rhodes – guitar (track 8)
• Hannah Peel – backing vocals (track 6)
• Shawn Joseph – mastering

Other

• Paul Agar – design

Charts

Chart (2018)	Peak position
UK Independent Albums Chart[2]	22

References

1. "Wanderlust - Blancmange | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. 2018-10-19. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
2. "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50 | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
3. "News | LISTEN: New Blancmange". The Quietus. 2018-09-18. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
4. "Blancmange: Wanderlust - album review". Louder Than War. 2018-10-12. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
5. https://www.musicomh.com/reviews/albums/blancmange-wanderlust
6. by Sydney Savage. "Spill Album Review: Blancmange - Wanderlust". The Spill Magazine. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
7. "Reviews | Blancmange". The Quietus. 2018-10-30. Retrieved 2018-11-06.