| Nil by Mouth | |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Blancmange |
| Cover: | Blancmange Nil by Mouth 2015 Album Cover.jpg |
| Border: | yes |
| Released: | 25 September 2015[1] |
| Length: | 45:23 |
| Label: | Blanc Check Records |
| Producer: | Neil Arthur |
| Prev Title: | Semi Detached |
| Prev Year: | 2015 |
| Next Title: | Commuter 23 |
| Next Year: | 2016 |
Nil by Mouth is the seventh studio album by English band Blancmange, released in 2015. The album is made up of instrumental tracks, including a 2005 re-recording of "Holiday Camp", a Blancmange track from the 1980 EP Irene & Mavis.[1]
Nil by Mouth was originally made available at Blancmange's two concerts at the Red Gallery, London, on 15 and 16 May.[2] The album was later given a full release digitally and on CD in September.[1]
Upon release, Andy Jex of MusicOMH wrote: "Nil by Mouth is a reminder of where Blancmange originally came from; very much born of the DIY improvisation of the kitchen sink recording that typified their earlier years. This is stripped-down, bare bones Blancmange with music evoking films never written, scenes never soundtracked and popcorn never eaten." Caspar Gomez of The Arts Desk stated: "The results are more entertaining and gripping than Blancmange's last "proper" album. It's not essential fare, but it does put a smile on the face." Mark Elliott of Record Collector concluded: "Nil by Mouth offers no suggestion that Blancmange will be heading out on the revival circuit anytime soon."[3]