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David M. Allen

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David M. Allen
Background information
Born (1953-06-26) 26 June 1953 (age 70)
Twickenham, Middlesex, England
GenresRock, new wave, electronic, synthpop
Occupation(s)Musician, producer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Bass, vocals, keyboards
Years active1976–present

David M. Allen is a British record producer, engineer and mixer. He is mostly known for his work with new wave, synthpop and goth rock bands including the Cure,[2] the Sisters of Mercy, the Chameleons, Depeche Mode, the Mission,[3] the Associates, the Human League, Clan of Xymox,[4] Gianna Nannini, Shelleyan Orphan and others. He also produced Neneh Cherry's[2] hit album Man.

He created Blank Multimedia in 1994 operating from the home of XFM during 1995–1997, designed websites for Chrysalis and Rough Trade Records, and made an interactive cross-platform CD+ featuring The Plunge Club with music from Andy M. Wright. Blank organised a 24-hour Internet art gallery, groundbreaking for its time.

Selected discography (as producer)

Studio albums

Live albums

Singles

Remixes

Films

References

  1. ^ Pinpoint discography at Discogs
  2. ^ a b Chadbourne, Eugene. "Biography: Dave Allen". Allmusic. Retrieved 11 July 2010.
  3. ^ a b Maçek III, J.C. (4 December 2013). "The Mission: The Brightest Light". PopMatters.
  4. ^ Bonini, Alessandro; Tamagnini, Emanuele (2006). New wave. Gremese Editore. pp. 101–102. ISBN 978-88-8440-412-1. Retrieved 5 January 2011.

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