Blancmange, an English synth-pop band, was formed in 1979 in Harrow, London. The
group initially consisted of Neil Arthur (vocals), Stephen Luscombe (keyboards),
and Laurence Stevens (instrumentalist). After Stevens' departure, Arthur and
Luscombe continued as a duo, releasing their first EP, Irene and Mavis, the
following year. Their breakthrough came with the inclusion of "Sad Day" on the
compilation album Some Bizzare Album in 1981. This led to their signing with
London Records and minor success with the double A-side single "God's
Kitchen"/"I've Seen the Word". Blancmange ach...